Small data files may be placed on users’ devices (computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.) when accessing Imperial Tobacco Türkiye’s (the “Company”) websites, electronic platforms, applications, or emails or advertisements sent by the Company. These data files may be cookies, pixel tags, flash cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies.

In this Policy, all such technologies used by the Company are referred to as “cookies.” While personal data can be collected via cookies, not all data obtained necessarily constitutes personal data. Therefore, only data that qualifies as personal data under Turkish law will be evaluated within the scope of the provisions of the KVKK.

1. Types of Cookies

Cookies can be classified by duration or by the domain they belong to:

• By duration:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when the browser is closed.

  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on the device for a predetermined period.

• By domain:

  • First-Party Cookies: Placed by the domain visited.

  • Third-Party Cookies: Placed by third parties outside the domain visited.

2. Purposes of Using Cookies

Cookies used by the Company may be used for the following purposes:

• a. Operational Purposes:
  Mandatory cookies for the security and management of the site, platform, applications, and services.
  E.g., cookies that enable core functions or detect irregular behavior.

• b. Functionality Purposes:
  To facilitate use and personalize the experience.
  E.g., cookies that remember user preferences.