COOKIE POLICY
1. Purpose and Scope
This Cookie Policy ("Policy") has been prepared by Att. Şenol Öztürk ("Data Controller") to inform visitors regarding personal data processing operations carried out through cookies and related tracking technologies used on https://ogslegal.com/ ("Website") in accordance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK").
2. Data Controller
| Data Controller | Att. Şenol Öztürk |
|---|---|
| Website | https://ogslegal.com/ |
| Address | İnönü Cad. No:43/8 Gümüşsuyu, Beyoğlu / Istanbul, Türkiye |
| ogs@ogslegal.com | |
| KEP Address | ……… |
| Phone | +90 212 240 72 42 |
3. What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device via web browsers when visiting a site. They assist in technical site functions, cyber security, preference retention, and user analytics.
4. Purposes of Cookie Usage
- Enabling fundamental functions and seamless execution of website requests.
- Protecting website security and preventing fraudulent access attempts.
- Remembering user preferences and privacy settings.
- Measuring site visits, performance logs, and technical errors.
- Improving overall user navigation experience.
OGS Legal strictly applies data minimization principles. Non-essential tracking mechanisms are never activated without explicit consent.
5. Categories of Cookies
5.1. By Duration
| Session Cookies | Retained temporarily during the active browsing session and deleted upon browser closure. |
|---|---|
| Persistent Cookies | Stored on your device across sessions until their pre-set expiry date or manual deletion. |
5.2. By Provider
| First-Party Cookies | Set directly by ogslegal.com domain. |
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| Third-Party Cookies | Placed by external integrated services and plugins. |
5.3. By Function & Purpose
| Cookie Category | Description | Consent Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Required for fundamental navigation, system security, and explicit service requests. | Operate without prior consent pursuant to statutory exceptions under KVKK Art. 5/2. |
| Functional Cookies | Utilized to retain user interface and language preferences. | Subject to consent where no legal processing ground applies. |
| Performance / Analytics Cookies | Help analyze visitor traffic volumes and technical fault points. | Deployed exclusively upon prior explicit consent. |
| Marketing / Targeting Cookies | Track browsing actions for advertising or targeted content. | Disabled by default; activated only with explicit consent. |
6. Legal Grounds for Data Processing via Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies rely on statutory grounds under KVKK Art. 5/2 (performance of a contract, legal obligation, or legitimate interest without harming fundamental rights). Non-essential functional, analytics, and marketing categories operate strictly based on freely given explicit consent (KVKK Art. 5/1).
7. Cookie Inventory
| Cookie Name | Provider / Party | Category | Purpose | Retention | Legal Basis | Cross-Border Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [TECHNICAL TEAM] | [TECHNICAL TEAM] | [Necessary/Functional/Analytics] | [TECHNICAL TEAM] | [TECHNICAL TEAM] | [KVKK Art. 5/2 or Explicit Consent] | [Yes/No] |
8. Third-Party Services and International Transfers
Incorporating third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, Google Maps) may trigger cross-border data transfer to external servers. Such transfers are executed strictly under Article 9 of the KVKK.
9. Cookie Preferences and Consent Management
A consent banner is displayed upon your initial visit. Non-essential cookies remain blocked until affirmative approval is granted. Closing the banner via "X" or continuing browsing does not constitute consent. Choices can be modified at any time via the "Cookie Preferences" link.
10. Managing Cookies via Browser Settings
You may also view, block, or delete cookies directly through your browser configurations:
| Google Chrome | Chrome Cookie Settings |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge | Edge Cookie Settings |
| Mozilla Firefox | Firefox Cookie Settings |
| Safari | Safari Cookie Settings |
| Opera | Opera Cookie Settings |
11. Rights of the Data Subject
Under Article 11 of the KVKK, you may learn processing status, request access, demand correction, deletion, or compensation for damage. Requests can be submitted in writing to İnönü Cad. No:43/8 Gümüşsuyu, Beyoğlu / Istanbul or sent to ogs@ogslegal.com.
12. Policy Updates
This Policy may be updated periodically. The current text takes effect on its publication date.
Last updated: 01.09.2026