This Cookie Policy has been prepared by İÇDAŞ STEEL ENERGY SHIPYARD AND TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY INC. (“İÇDAŞ” or the “Company”) in its capacity as data controller under the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”), to inform users about cookies used on the www.icdas.com.tr website (the “Site”).
When you visit or use the Site, the cookies described below may be stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or the cookie notice displayed on the Site.
I. What Is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit through your browser. They are used to ensure the Site works properly, improve security, remember your preferences, and analyse Site usage. Cookies do not contain direct personal identifiers such as your name or address, but they may store device-specific identifiers.
II. Who Sends Cookies and How?
Cookies are sent during communication between the Site and your internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.). Cookies may be first-party (placed by the Site) or third-party (placed by providers such as Google Analytics and Google reCAPTCHA).
III. Types of Cookies
By owner
- First-party cookies: Placed directly by the Site on your device.
- Third-party cookies: Placed by third parties providing analytics, security, or similar services.
By duration
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
By purpose
- Strictly necessary cookies: Required for secure operation and core Site functions.
- Functional cookies: Used to remember your preferences.
- Analytics/statistical cookies: Used to analyse traffic and usage in aggregate or anonymised form.
- Security cookies: Help protect against bot and spam attacks.
IV. Cookies Used on Our Site
The table below lists the main cookies used or that may be used on the Site. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager may be used when those services are enabled on the Site. Google reCAPTCHA is used when enabled on contact, ethics reporting, and human resources forms.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Provider | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.* |
Form security (CSRF protection) | ASP.NET Core (Site) | Strictly necessary | Session |
_ga, _ga_* |
Visitor statistics and Site usage analytics (GA4) | Google Analytics | Analytics / statistical | Up to 2 years |
_gid |
Daily visitor distinction (GA4) | Google Analytics | Analytics / statistical | 24 hours |
_gtm* and related cookies |
Tag management and measurement (only if GTM is configured) | Google Tag Manager | Analytics / statistical | Variable |
_GRECAPTCHA, rc::* |
Bot/spam protection on forms (reCAPTCHA v2/v3) | Google reCAPTCHA | Security / necessary | Up to 6 months |
V. Browser Storage (localStorage)
Some preferences are stored in your browser’s localStorage rather than as cookies:
cookie-consent— your “Accept” choice on the cookie noticetheme— your light/dark theme preference
These records are not sent to our servers automatically; they remain only in your browser.
VI. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent form submissions, security verification, or other Site functions from working. To opt out of analytics cookies, use your browser privacy settings, the Google Analytics opt-out add-on, or the choices offered in the cookie notice.
VII. Legal Basis and Your Rights
Your personal data may be processed on the legal grounds set out in Article 5 of the KVKK, including where consent is required, based on your consent, or where processing is necessary for legitimate interests or legal obligations. For details on your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection, etc.), please see our Privacy Notice (KVKK) page.
İÇDAŞ reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy in line with legislation and practices on the Site. The current version is always published on this page.