COOKIE INFORMATION TEXT AND PRIVACY WITHIN THE SCOPE OF WEBSITE USAGE

WASTE LOG SOFTWARE HARDWARE CONSULTING EDUCATION INDUSTRY AND TRADE INC. (Tax ID: 8001202304) (“WASTE LOG” or “Company”), located at Esentepe Mah. Talat Paşa Cad. No:5 İç Kapı No:1 Şişli / ISTANBUL, demonstrates maximum sensitivity in processing and protecting the personal data of visitors to our website www.wastelog.co (“Site”), in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 and its secondary regulations (“Personal Data Protection Legislation”). Under the Company's obligation to inform under the Personal Data Protection legislation, we hereby inform you about the general principles that should be followed within the operation of our website, the cookies used, and the personal data processed through them.

Privacy and Information Security
a. The information provided on www.wastelog.co is provided "as is" and "as available." WASTE LOG does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of this information, and expressly disclaims any liability for errors or omissions in this information. WASTE LOG makes no warranties, either implied, expressed, or legal, including but not limited to warranties that the information does not infringe on the rights of third parties, is free from viruses, or is suitable for a particular purpose.

WASTE LOG takes necessary security measures and implements all technical and administrative precautions to prevent unauthorized access to this information. In case personal data is unlawfully accessed by malicious or unauthorized parties, or any technical or administrative breach occurs, WASTE LOG will notify the relevant users and authorized administrative authorities as required by the legislation.

b. Some of our electronic service environments may, from time to time, link to third-party websites or other electronic environments. The commitments and principles set forth in this text apply solely to WASTE LOG’s electronic service channels and do not cover third-party environments. These third-party websites may have different privacy guarantees and terms of use, which may offer a lower level of security than those provided by WASTE LOG. WASTE LOG shall not be held responsible for the use of information on these third-party sites or for any material or immaterial losses and damages that may arise from them.

c. WASTE LOG shall not be held responsible for any damages, losses, or costs arising from performance failures, errors, omissions, disruptions, delays in operation and/or delivery, computer viruses, system failures, or damages, whether direct or indirect, arising during the use of the Site, except in cases of fault or force majeure situations where the responsibility does not lie with WASTE LOG.

d. By using the Site, you agree that you will not create or share any content that violates general morality, laws, the rights of third parties, or any misleading, offensive, obscene, pornographic, defamatory, or illegal content. In case of damage resulting from such actions, responsibility lies entirely with you, and Site authorities reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts and initiate legal proceedings.

e. In any dispute arising from the use of the Site, the Company’s books, records, and digital records will be considered as evidence under the Turkish Code of Civil Procedure No. 6100, and you accept that you will not object to these records.

Which Types of Cookies Do We Use?
Cookies are small text files that are created by a website on your device and store data in a name-value format. Therefore, the cookies we use allow information about your visit to be stored and reused during subsequent visits.

Primary cookies, which are created by our site and can only be read by our site, are used for this purpose. Content provided on our website may also be accessed from other domain names. In such cases, each domain generates its own third-party cookies. The types of cookies we use and their purposes are outlined below:

1. Session Cookies: These cookies are valid only during your visit to the website and are deleted when the web browser is closed.
2. Persistent Cookies: These cookies are stored on your browser and remain valid until deleted by you or until their expiration date. These cookies cannot be used for marketing purposes. If you do not permit the use of these cookies, certain sections of the Site may not be accessible.
3. Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and to enable you to benefit from the features and services offered. These cookies cannot be used for marketing purposes. If you do not permit the use of these cookies, certain sections of the Site may not be accessible.
4. Functional and Analytical Cookies: These cookies are used to remember your preferences, ensure the efficient use of the website, and optimize the site to respond to your needs. Due to their nature, these cookies may contain personal data, such as remembering your preferred language for viewing the site.

We use third-party cookies to provide you with a more efficient and functional online experience. A confidentiality agreement has been signed with these third-party service providers to ensure that your personal data collected on our behalf is secured.

Purposes and Legal Grounds for Processing Cookies
Cookies are used to ensure the basic functions of the Site (e.g., allowing users to stay logged in while navigating the site), analyze the Site’s performance (e.g., identifying the number of visitors, adjusting performance settings, and improving user navigation), and improve usability (e.g., remembering username information or search queries).

Technical cookies are used to ensure the essential functions of the Site. These cookies are processed based on the legal grounds set forth in Article 5/2/c of the Personal Data Protection Law (“necessary for the performance of a contract”), while other cookies are processed under Article 5/2/f of the Law (“necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided they do not harm the rights and freedoms of the data subject”) and based on your explicit consent obtained through the cookie panel as described in this notification.

Storage and Access to Cookies
Cookies created by the Site are stored by your web browser on your computer. The information contained in these cookies can only be accessed by the Site, under the www.wastelog.co domain, and can be accessed remotely if the same browser is used.

Cookie Management and Usage
Web browsers usually accept cookies automatically from the sites you visit. You do not have to accept cookies to use the Site, but blocking all cookies may degrade your user experience or prevent you from accessing or benefiting from certain Site functionalities. Technical cookies are necessary for the basic functions of the Site to work properly. If you disable these cookies, certain functionalities may not work as expected.

You can configure your browser to block cookies from all sites or specific sites, receive notifications when cookies are created, block third-party cookies, or treat all cookies as session cookies. Additionally, you can delete cookies saved on your device or view and track the list and values of cookies through your browser.

For more detailed information on managing cookies, click the relevant links below based on your browser:

• Microsoft Edge: Click here
• Google Chrome: Click here
• Safari: Click here
• Mozilla Firefox: Click here
• Opera: Click here

Additionally:

• To disable cookies managed by Google Analytics, click here.
• To manage personalized advertising experiences provided by Google, click here.
• Preferences for cookies used in advertising by many companies can be managed through Your Online Choices.

Security of Your Personal Data
Cookies are not used for purposes other than those specified in this text, and all related processes are carried out in accordance with the personal data protection legislation. Personal data obtained via cookies is processed, stored, and secured by WASTE LOG in compliance with the applicable legislation. Separate information texts related to non-cookie personal data processing activities will be provided for your review where appropriate.

Your Right to Information
You may submit your requests under Article 11 of the Law regarding the rights of the data subject to WASTE LOG, as per the "Communiqué on the Procedure and Principles for Application to the Data Controller." You can review the relevant application form available on the website.

This “Cookie Information Text and Privacy” will be updated from time to time due to changing laws, regulations, or operational requirements.

This text was last updated on 26.03.2023.