The website with the domain name http://www.ncturizm.com/ (the “Website”), operated by Turquoise Tourism and Travel Agency Ltd. Co. located at Çubuklu Neighborhood, Orhan Veli Kanık Avenue, No:9/1, Kocadağ Plaza, 34810 Beykoz / Istanbul / Turkey, (hereinafter referred to as “Turquoise Tourism”) is responsible, as the data controller, for determining the purposes and means of personal data processing, and for establishing and managing the data recording system.

In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“the Law”), we would like to inform you about the processing of your personal data, including but not limited to the collection, storage, and transfer of your personal data obtained in connection with your use of the Website, as well as the methods and principles of such processing.

1. The Purpose of Processing Personal Data:
   
   According to Article 3 of the Law titled "Definitions," personal data refers to “any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.” This may include your name, address, email address, or phone number. Furthermore, information/data collected through cookies that do not directly enable identification, such as details of how you use the Website or which sections of the site you visit, may qualify as personal data if it is linked to an identity assigned to the user/visitor and is thus individualized, stored, and processed.
   
   We process the personal data of internet users and visitors who use the Website through cookies to facilitate the use of the Website and to customize it in line with the interests and needs of users and visitors. Additionally, we process anonymous and aggregated statistical data collected through cookies to help us understand how users and visitors interact with the Website, improve its structure and content, and evaluate its performance. These data do not allow us to identify your identity.
   
   
2. To Whom and for What Purposes Personal Data May Be Transferred:
   
   The personal data collected may be shared, to the extent necessary, with legally authorized entities upon their request in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the Law, in order to fulfill our legal obligations as Turquoise Tourism.
   
   
3. The Method and Legal Basis for Collecting Personal Data:
   
   Personal data related to existing and potential internet users and visitors is collected by Turquoise Tourism through the placement of cookies on the Website. This processing is based on the legitimate interest of Turquoise Tourism to conduct its activities and provide its services, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of data subjects.
   
   
4. Network Server Data Log:
   
   When you access the Website, your browser is set to automatically transmit the following data to our internet server, which is then recorded in the data logs:
   • Access date,
   • Access time,
   • Referring website URL,
   • Retrieved files,
   • Amount of data transmitted,
   • Browser type and version,
   • Operating system,
   • IP address,
   • Domain name of your internet service provider.
   
   
   
5. Cookies:
   
   Cookies are small text files placed on your hard drive by a web page server. Through this method, we automatically obtain certain data, such as your IP address, the browser you use, the operating system on your computer, and your internet connection.
   
   This Website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to help the website analyze how users interact with the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the Website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.
   
   The mandatory, functional, and analytical cookies used by our Website:

• Are necessary for the proper functioning of the website interface and features.
• Facilitate faster actions during future visits.
• Help us gather statistical data on how the website is used by visitors, enabling us to improve its content accordingly.
• Do not collect, store, or process any data that would allow us to identify you, nor do they qualify as personal data.

	COOKIE TYPE	PURPOSE OF USING COOKIES
< 1.	ESSENTIAL COOKIES	These cookies ensure the proper functioning of the Website and allow you to use all its features. For example, they remember previous actions when returning to a page during the same session. These cookies do not identify you personally. If you do not accept these cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly.
2.	PERFORMANCE COOKIES	These cookies collect information on how you use the Website, such as which pages you visit most often, the time you spend on the site, and any error messages you encounter. The data collected by these cookies are anonymized and do not store any information that could identify you.
3.	FUNCTIONAL COOKIES	These cookies allow us to provide a more personalized experience. For instance, they remember your username and language preferences, so you don’t have to re-enter this information during subsequent visits. The information stored by these cookies is anonymized. If you do not accept these cookies, the performance and functionality of the Website may be affected, and some content may become inaccessible.
4.	TARGETING/ADVERTISING COOKIES	These cookies are used to deliver content/products that are closer to your interests. For example, we do not use targeting or advertising cookies on this Website to personalize advertisements, limit the frequency of ad displays, or measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

6. Managing Cookie Settings:
   
   For the most efficient use of the Website, we recommend that you accept cookies. You can still view the Website without cookies. Internet browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can disable the use of cookies at any time through your browser settings. To learn how to change cookie management settings, please use your browser’s help function. Note that if you disable cookies or change cookie settings, some functions of our Website may not work properly.
   
   
7. Rights of the Data Subject:
   
   Pursuant to Article 11 of the Law titled “Rights of the Data Subject,” you may submit requests regarding your personal data by filling out the Data Controller Application Form fully and completely and signing it with a wet signature. You can deliver the form to the address Çubuklu Neighborhood, Orhan Veli Kanık Avenue, No:9/1, Kocadağ Plaza, 34810 Beykoz / Istanbul / Turkey in person, via a notary, or through other methods specified in the Law.
   
   
8. Links to Other Websites:
   
   The Website contains links to other websites. We have no influence over whether the administrators of these sites comply with data protection regulations. Turquoise Tourism is not responsible for the content of linked sites (and the content of sites linked to those sites) and has no authority to interfere with the content of linked sites.
   
   
9. Changes:
   
   As the Website evolves with technological and legal developments, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly. The most current version of the Cookie Policy will always be available at http://www.ncturizm.com/ for your access.