COSMIC TICKETS AUDIOS TURİZM VE TİCARET A. Ş.
INFORMATION NOTICE ON COOKIES
This text has been prepared by COSMIC TICKETS AUDIOS TURİZM VE TİCARET A. Ş. (“Company”), whose contact details are provided below, in its capacity as the data controller, within the scope of Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK) and the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles to be Followed in Ful illing the Obligation to Inform.
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Cookie Information Notice is to inform you about the purposes for which we use cookies on our website, the types of cookies we use, the legal basis for processing, how you can manage these cookies, and your rights in relation to the processing of personal data obtained automatically through the placement of cookies on your device. In this way, it also allows you to manage your privacy preferences in accordance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
Through this information notice, we explain the types of cookies used on our website and for what purposes. As COSMIC TICKETS AUDIOS TURİZM VE TİCARET A. Ş., we may discontinue the use of cookies we utilize on our online platforms, change their types or functions, or add new cookies to our website. Therefore, we reserve the right to amend the provisions of this “Cookie Information Notice” when necessary. Any changes made to the current notice will become effective once published on the website.
2. DEFINITION OF COOKIES, PURPOSE OF USE, AND PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED THROUGH COOKIES
A cookie is a small text ile that a website saves on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. These iles make it possible for the website to recognize your device every time you visit and thereby enable you to navigate the website and use its resources. The primary purpose of using cookies is to ensure the proper functioning of a website, enhance the user experience, improve the site, and provide more relevant ads based on interest by preventing the display of unnecessary ads that may not interest the user. Through cookie technology, personal data such as the preferences made by site users on the site, their responses to advertising banners on the site, IP numbers and addresses, and information provided by users with their consent are processed.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES
a) Types of Cookies Based on Duration of Use: Cookies based on duration of use are divided into two categories: session (temporary) cookies and persistent cookies. A session cookie is used to ensure the continuity of a session and is deleted when the user closes their browser. A persistent cookie, on the other hand, is not deleted when the internet browser is closed and is automatically deleted either on a speci ied date or after a certain period of time.
b) Types of Cookies Based on Party: Cookies based on party are divided into irst-party and thirdparty cookies. First-party cookies are set directly by the website that the user is visiting, i.e., the website shown in the browser’s address bar. Third-party cookies, on the other hand, are set by a different domain than the one the user is visiting.
c) Types of Cookies Based on Purpose of Use: Based on their purpose of use, cookies are generally divided into three categories: strictly necessary cookies, functional cookies, and cookies used for advertising/marketing purposes. Detailed information on this subject is provided below.
4. COOKIES USED ON OUR WEBSITE
Personal data obtained through the cookies listed below used on our website are processed by us in association with your IP information. In this way, the cookies used on our website are shown below, taking into account their purpose of use, type of party, and retention period:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They are irst-party cookies and process personal data during the session (excluding cookies approved to last longer than the session related to privacy preferences), and are automatically deleted at the end of the session. These cookies are used strictly to provide a requested information society service (such as logging in, illing out forms, and remembering privacy preferences). Additionally, performance and analytics cookies help count visitors and measure traf ic on our website, and are irst-party cookies. This allows us to measure and improve the performance of our site. These cookies help us understand the popularity levels of the pages on our site. The retention/deletion period for these cookies is shown in the table below.
b) Functional Cookies: These cookies are used to make our website more functional and for personalization purposes (excluding privacy preferences, to remember other preferences when you revisit the site).
c) Advertising/Marketing Cookies: These cookies are third-party cookies placed by our advertising partners through our website. They are used by our partners to create a proile based on your interests and to show you relevant advertisements.
Information about the cookies on our website is provided in the table below:
| Cookie Name | Purpose of the Cookie | Cookie Category (By Purpose) | Cookie Type (Provider/Party) | Cookie Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| login_token | Used for session management and facilitating re-login. | Strictly Necessary | First-Party Cookie | 24 hours |
| remember_me | Used to remember users’ sessions and facilitate re-login. | Strictly Necessary | First-Party Cookie | 24 hours |
| auth_token | Stores user login and authentication info. | Strictly Necessary | First-Party Cookie | 1 day |
| user_id | Identifies users and helps with session and form management. | Functional | First-Party Cookie | 1 year |
| preferences | Stores user viewing preferences (language, theme, etc.). | Functional | First-Party Cookie | 1 year |
| tracking_id | Tracks and analyzes user activity on the site. | Functional | First-Party Cookie | 1 year |
| cart | Keeps and stores products in shopping cart. | Strictly Necessary | First-Party Cookie | 6 months |
| csrf_token | Prevents CSRF attacks and checks cookie support. | Strictly Necessary | First-Party Cookie | 7 days |
| csrftoken | Used to prevent CSRF attacks. | Strictly Necessary | Third-Party Cookie | 7 days |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Used for CSRF protection. | Strictly Necessary | Third-Party Cookie | 7 days |
| PHPSESSID | Used for session management in PHP applications. | Strictly Necessary | Third-Party Cookie | Session |
| remember_token | Stores login info to remember sessions. | Functional | Third-Party Cookie | 24 hours |
| auth_token | Stores login/authentication info, may be used for profiling and advertising. | Advertising, Marketing | Third-Party Cookie | 1 year |
| _ga | Tracks site usage for statistical purposes via Google Analytics. | Functional, Analytical | Third-Party Cookie (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for analytics. | Functional, Analytical | Third-Party Cookie (Google Analytics) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Controls/reduces request rate in Google Analytics. | Functional | Third-Party Cookie (Google Analytics) | 1 minute |
| SID | Used by Google for authentication and security. | Advertising, Marketing | Third-Party Cookie (Google) | 2 years |
| HSID | Used by DoubleClick (Google) to profile and show relevant ads. | Advertising, Marketing | Third-Party Cookie (Google) | 1 year |
| SSID | Enables playback of embedded videos. | Functional | Third-Party Cookie (Google) | 2 years |
| APISID | Plays embedded videos and creates user profile for ads. | Advertising, Marketing | Third-Party Cookie (Google) | 2 years |
| SAPISID | Enables playback of embedded videos. | Functional | Third-Party Cookie (Google) | 2 years |
5. MANAGING YOUR PRIVACY PREFERENCES/CONFIGURING COOKIE SETTINGS
For cookies other than strictly necessary cookies used on our website, users’ explicit consent is obtained, and they are given the option to change their consent at any time. Users can view the types of cookies used on our website through the cookie management panel and set their preferences for all cookies except strictly necessary ones using “on” or “off” options. Users can also change their preferences at any time through this panel.
In this context, you can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Conigure Cookie Settings/Manage Privacy Preferences” buttons or the * icon on our website. Conigure/manage the cookie settings panel by setting the buttons to “on” or “off” according to your preference, and then click the “Save Settings” button. To activate your settings, please refresh the page.
Additionally, some control can be achieved through browser settings. You can access information on managing cookies in popular browsers through the following links:
-Google Chrome https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=tr
-Mozilla Firefox https://support.mozilla.org/tr/kb/masaustu irefox-surumunde-gelismis-izlenmekoruma
-Safari https://help.apple.com/safari/mac/9.0/#/sfri40732 -Opera https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/
6. PURPOSES AND LEGAL GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING YOUR PERSONAL DATA THROUGH COOKIES
Strictly Necessary Cookies are used to ful ill a requested information society service (such as logging in, illing out forms, remembering privacy preferences, counting visitors on our website, and measuring traf ic). The personal data collected through these cookies are processed under Article 5(2) (c) of the KVKK, which states “Processing of personal data is necessary for the establishment or performance of a contract directly related to the parties involved,” or under Article 5(2)(f), which states “Processing is necessary for the data controller’s legitimate interests, provided that it does not harm the data subject’s fundamental rights and freedoms.”
Advertising and Marketing Cookies are used by our partners to create a proile based on your interests and to show you relevant ads. The personal data collected through these cookies are processed based on your explicit consent, in accordance with Article 5(1) of the KVKK, which requires explicit consent for processing.
Functional Cookies are used to make our website more functional and personalized (excluding privacy preferences, to remember other preferences when you return to the site). The personal data collected through these cookies are processed based on your explicit consent, in accordance with Article 5(1) of the KVKK, which requires explicit consent for processing.
7. THIRD-PARTY SITES, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES
The company’s website may contain links to third-party websites, products, and services. These links are subject to the privacy, security, usage, and personal data processing policies of the third parties. It should be noted that third parties and their sites are independent of the Company, and the Company is not responsible for the practices of these third parties. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
The Company is not responsible for any disputes, material or immaterial damages, or losses that may arise from the personal data and information processing, ethical principles, privacy-security practices, service quality, terms of use, and other practices of third-party websites accessed for advertising, banners, content, or any other purpose. Data subjects are responsible for any decisions they make based on information obtained from our site or other linked sites, including electronic communications, noti ications, promotions, and advertisements, as well as any actions and outcomes resulting from those decisions.
8. METHODS OF APPLYING TO THE COMPANY REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS
As data subjects whose personal data is processed through the cookies used on our website, you can submit your requests under Article 11 of the KVKK, which regulates the rights of data subjects, by filling out the “Personal Data Subject Application Form” available on the “www.cosmic-ticketsaudios.com/tours” page or through a similar written request. You can also apply in person to our company’s address at “Gümüşsuyu Mah. Inönü Cad. Melek Apt. No: 11/2 Beyoğlu/ISTANBUL” with identification verification, or by notarized written request. Alternatively, you can send your request via registered or secure electronic mail to “info@cosmic-tickets-audios.com.”