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Cookie Notice
Istanbul Private American Robert College (“Robert” or the “School”) uses cookies on its website, www.robcol.k12.tr (the “Site”), in order to enhance the experience of our users visiting the Site.
Within the scope of the cookies used on our Site, we act as a data controller in accordance with the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data ("Law"). Our practices regarding the use of cookies are carried out in compliance with the Law as well as with other applicable legal regulations.
Through this Cookie Notice, we aim to inform you about the collection and processing of your personal data through cookies during your use of our Site. In this context, we would like to explain which cookies we use, for what purposes we use them, and how you can manage these cookies.
As Robert, we reserve the right to disable the cookies we use on our Site at any time, to modify the types and functionalities of existing cookies, or to introduce new cookies. Accordingly, the provisions of this Cookie Notice may also be updated from time to time.
What are Cookies and How Are They Used to Collect Your Data?
Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. Depending on their duration of use, cookies enable us to recognize you and your device when you revisit the Site or navigate between its pages. They also allow us to remember your selected preferences (such as language preferences or site settings) and actions you have previously taken.
When you first visit our website, you will see a screen where your cookie preferences can be managed. In line with the cookies you have given your consent on this screen, the relevant cookies are saved on your browser or device from which you access our website.
Each cookie typically contains the following elements:
- The name of the server from which the cookie was sent,
- The cookie’s duration of use,
- A randomly generated unique identifier (used by the server to recognize you when you revisit the website or navigate between pages).
What are the Types of Cookies?
| Type of Cookie | Provider |
|---|---|
| First-Party Cookies | These cookies are set directly by the website you are visiting (first-party), including by the School. |
| Third-Party Cookies | These are cookies placed on the device by a third party such as an advertiser or analytical system in cooperation with our School. |
| Type of Cookie | Purpose |
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | These are cookies that are necessary to use features such as browsing the website and accessing secure areas of the site. |
| Statistics (Analytical) Cookies | Statistics cookies, also known as performance cookies, are cookies that provide statistical data on the use of the website. With statistical cookies, information on user transactions is obtained in the form of how the user uses the website, the pages visited, the links clicked. These anonymised statistical cookies do not identify individual users. |
| Functionality (Preference) Cookies | These cookies ensure that your previous choices on the website (username information, password information, which language is preferred, etc.) are remembered. They are also called functional cookies. |
| Marketing Cookies | These cookies are used to provide personalised advertisements according to the interests of users, to measure the effectiveness of advertisements, to prevent the same advertisement from being displayed repeatedly and to analyse user behavior. |
Personal Data Processed through Cookies
Through cookies; the browser and operating system you use, IP address, your user ID, the date and time of your visit, the interaction status (for example, whether you accessed the website or received an error warning), the use of features on the site, the search phrases you enter, how often you visit the site, your language preferences, your scrolling movements, the tabs you access and similar data containing user transaction records are collected and processed.
Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing Your Personal Data through Cookies
Information about the cookies used on our website and the purposes and legal reasons for which cookies are used are given below:
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us analyze the use and functionality of our Site and improve the user experience.
- Analytics cookies are used based on your explicit consent in accordance with Article 5(1) of the Law.
Sharing of Personal Data Collected through Cookies with Third Parties
Your personal data collected through cookies are transferred to domestic and foreign information technology infrastructure suppliers and service providers related to cookies within the scope of the purpose and legal reason stated above. Your personal data may also be shared with authorised institutions and organisations if required (for example, in case of a legal dispute or upon request by judicial authorities).
During the sharing of your personal data with third parties, compliance with Articles 8 and 9 of the Law is ensured. Your personal data are transferred abroad in accordance with the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad published in the Official Gazette dated 10 July 2024 and numbered 32598 and the relevant legislation, by providing appropriate safeguards. Necessary technical and administrative measures are taken to ensure that data transfer abroad is carried out safely.
Method of Collecting Your Personal Data through Cookies
Personal data is collected automatically (without human intervention) through cookies.
Information on Cookies Used on Our Site
You can find the cookies we use on our website and the information about the purpose for which we use these cookies in the list below:
| Cookie Name | Cookie Type | Purpose | Party Information | Session Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga* | Analytics | It is used to identify individual users and expires after two years. |
How Can You Control the Use of Cookies?
You may accept or reject cookies by changing your browser settings or by using the selection box provided above. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of all features on our Site. You may need to refresh the page for changes to take effect.
You can manage your cookie preferences as follows:
Managing Cookies in Google Analytics
Managing Cookies in Google Chrome
Managing Cookies in Internet Explorer
Managing Cookies in Mozilla Firefox
What Are Your Rights as a Data Subject?
You may exercise your rights under Article 11 of the Law regarding your personal data collected through cookies by using the following methods:
- By sending a written request by post to our School’s address at: Kuruçeşme Cad. No.87, Arnavutköy - Beşiktaş, 34345 Istanbul.
- By sending an email from your registered email address in our systems to the following email address: kvkkbasvuru@robcol.k12.tr
You can send us your requests by other methods specified in the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles of Application to the Data Controller.
