Cookie Policy

As BenBuldum.com, we value your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies (pixels, local storage, etc.) placed on your browser/device are when you visit our website and mobile applications, for what purposes they are used, their legal bases, and how you can manage your preferences.

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1. What Is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small data file sent to your browser by the websites you visit and stored on your device. Through cookies, a website can remember your preferences and session information for a certain period of time. Similar technologies (e.g., pixel tags, SDKs, local storage) may also be used for the same purposes.

2. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

We may use cookies/technologies in the following categories:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the basic functions of the Platform to operate (login, security, fraud prevention). Without these cookies, the Platform cannot function properly.
• Functional Cookies: Personalize your experience by remembering your preferences (language, location, theme, etc.).
• Analytics/Performance Cookies: Statistically measure how the Platform is used; help us detect errors and improve performance.
• Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Used to display advertisements/offers relevant to your interests and to measure campaign performance.

3. For What Purposes Do We Use Cookies?

• Session management and authentication (member login, account security)
• Detection and prevention of fraud and abuse
• Remembering preferences (language, location, appearance)
• Website performance, speed, and error monitoring
• Generating usage statistics and product development
• Personalization of content/listing recommendations
• Marketing, retargeting, and campaign measurement

4. Legal Bases

Personal data may be processed pursuant to Article 5/2 of the Turkish Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (performance of a contract, legitimate interest, legal obligation) or based on your explicit consent. Strictly necessary cookies fall within the scope of legitimate interest and service provision, whereas analytics, functional, and advertising cookies are generally based on explicit consent.

5. Cookie Retention Periods

• Session cookies: Deleted when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for varying periods depending on their purposes (e.g., 1 day–24 months).

6. Third Parties and Transfers

Third-party service providers from whom we receive analytics and advertising services (e.g., measurement, fraud prevention, advertising networks) may place cookies or read existing cookies. These parties may use servers located in different countries. Transfers are carried out in compliance with applicable legislation and with necessary security measures in place.

7. How Can You Manage Your Cookie Preferences?

For categories other than strictly necessary cookies, you may give consent, refuse, or change your preferences at a later time. You may use one of the following methods:

1. Browser Settings: You can block cookies, delete existing cookies, or allow cookies for specific websites (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.).
2. Device/OS Settings: Use advertising identifier and permission management settings in mobile applications.
3. In-Platform Preference Center: (If available) You can provide category-based consent/refusal via the “Cookie Preferences” link.

Completely blocking cookies may cause some features to malfunction or degrade your experience.

8. Cookie Categories Used

We use the following cookie categories on the Platform:

9. Withdrawal of Explicit Consent

You may withdraw your consent for advertising/analytics/functional cookies at any time. Withdrawal may require deleting cookies stored in your browser. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.

10. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data

Pursuant to the Law on the Protection of Personal Data, you have the right to access, rectify, delete, restrict processing, object to processing, and withdraw your explicit consent. You may submit your requests to us via the communication channels below.

11. Changes to the Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version is always published on the Platform, and the “Last Updated” date is amended accordingly.

12. Contact

For questions regarding this policy or the use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: info@benbuldum.com
• Address: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Neighborhood, Poligon Avenue, Buyaka 2 Site, Block 3, No: 8C, Inner Door No: 1, Ümraniye / Istanbul
• Phone: +90 850 309 02 81