COOKIE POLICY

1. DATA CONTROLLER

This Cookie Policy applies to the website https://stest.com.tr/ and its subdomains (collectively referred to as the “Site”) operated by STANDART KONTROL VE TEST HİZMETLERİ A.Ş. (“STEST”).

STEST uses cookies to improve user experience, ensure the security of the Site, and fulfill its legal obligations.

2. WHAT IS A COOKIE?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device via your browser by the websites you visit.
These files enable the Site to operate more efficiently, remember your preferences, and analyze the performance of the Site.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES USED

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site.
They provide basic functions such as authentication, security, and operation of the Site infrastructure. These cookies cannot be disabled.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies are used to analyze how the Site is used, measure the number of visitors, and improve Site performance.
They provide statistical information such as which pages are visited more frequently.

c) Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the Site to offer a more personalized experience by remembering user preferences (such as language selection, region, etc.).

d) Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies help deliver content and advertisements tailored to users’ interests.
They may be placed by third-party advertising and analytics service providers.

4. PURPOSES OF USING COOKIES

Cookies used by STEST are processed for the following purposes:

• Ensuring the secure and proper operation of the Site

• Improving user experience

• Measuring and enhancing Site performance

• Creating visitor statistics

• Fulfilling obligations arising from legislation

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR THE USE OF COOKIES

Cookies are processed based on:

• Article 5 of the Personal Data Protection Law (“KVKK”),

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation),

• Relevant secondary legislation,

on the legal grounds of explicit consent or legitimate interest.
Explicit consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies.

6. MANAGEMENT OF COOKIES

Users may accept, reject, or delete cookies through their browser settings.
However, if cookies are disabled, some functions of the Site may not operate properly.

Examples of browser-based cookie management:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

• Microsoft Edge

(Managed through browser settings.)

7. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Third-party cookies may be used on the Site within the scope of analytics, performance, and marketing services.
Responsibility for these cookies belongs to the relevant third-party service providers.

8. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

Personal data obtained through cookies are processed and protected in accordance with the Personal Data Protection and Processing Policy available at https://stest.com.tr/kvkk-politikasi/.

9. POLICY UPDATES

STEST reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy in line with legislative and technical developments.
Any changes shall enter into force as of the date they are published on the Site.

10. CONTACT

For any questions or requests regarding the Cookie Policy, you may contact us:

📧 [email protected]
📍 Malıköy Anadolu OSB 30 Ağustos Caddesi No:18/A
06909 Sincan / Ankara
📞 +90 (312) 905 06 90