Cookie Policy

As Barut Turizm ve Eğitim Ticaret A.Ş (“Company”), we use cookies to improve visitors’ experience on our websites, enhance our services, and understand usage habits. This Cookie Policy provides general information regarding the cookies used on our websites.

1. What is a Cookie?

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device by the websites you visit. They enable websites to recognize you, remember your preferences, and personalize your experience.

2. Types of Cookies

Cookies may be classified under various criteria, including the following:

By Storage Duration

• Session Cookies: Deleted when the browser is closed.
• Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for the duration specified.

By Party Creating the Cookie

• First‑Party Cookies: Placed by the visited website.
• Third‑Party Cookies: Placed by different service providers.

By Purpose

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website’s basic functions.
• Functionality Cookies: Used to remember preferences and settings.
• Performance / Analytics Cookies: Collect usage statistics.
• Advertising / Marketing Cookies: Used to provide content tailored to your interests.

3. Purposes of Using Cookies

• To ensure the secure and efficient operation of our websites;
• To remember your preferences and usage habits;
• To analyze and improve site performance;
• To provide services and content relevant to your interests.

4. Cookie Control

You can change your cookie preferences at any time. Although most browsers automatically accept cookies, you may block the use of cookies by changing your browser settings. Disabling cookies may cause some functions of our websites not to operate properly.

Guides for changing cookie settings:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Internet Explorer

5. Protection of Personal Data

Personal data obtained through cookies is processed, stored, and protected in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (“KVKK”) and the relevant legislation. For more detailed information, please review our Privacy Notice and Privacy Policy.

6. Contact

If you have any questions regarding our cookie policy, you may contact us:

Barut Turizm ve Eğitim Ticaret A.Ş

Address: Side Mh. Süleyman Demirel Blvd. Hemera Hotel No:1/1 Manavgat, Antalya

E‑mail: [email protected]

Clarification Text Regarding Personal Data Processed Through Cookies

As Barut Turizm ve Eğitim Ticaret A.Ş (“Barut Hemera” or the “Hotel”), the privacy and security of your personal data are among our top priorities. To fulfill our disclosure obligation under Article 10 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (“KVKK”), we hereby inform you about your personal data. Personal data refers to any information that identifies or makes your identity identifiable.

The Hotel’s website (https://baruthemera.com) uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file—mostly consisting of letters and numbers—stored on terminal devices in use, enabling identification of the device.

The purpose of this Clarification Text is to inform you, regarding the processing of your personal data automatically obtained via the placement of cookies on your devices when visiting https://baruthemera.com, about which types of cookies we use for which purposes, and how you can manage them.

Types of Cookies Used on Our Website

By Duration

Our website uses session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are used to maintain session continuity and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies are not deleted when you close your browser and are automatically removed after their retention period expires.

First‑Party and Third‑Party Cookies

Whether a cookie is a first‑party or third‑party cookie depends on who places it. First‑party cookies are placed directly by our Website (the https://baruthemera.com/tr domain you see in the browser’s address bar). Third‑party cookies are placed by a URL outside the https://baruthemera.com/tr domain.

By Purpose

The following cookies are used on our Website according to their purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Performance / Analytics Cookies

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

To Whom and For What Purpose Personal Data May Be Transferred

As Barut Hemera, we may transfer your personal data to third parties in accordance with national legislation, particularly Articles 8 and 9 of the Law. We may transfer your personal data to our suppliers and legally authorized public institutions, limited to the realization of the purposes stated above and in compliance with the legislation. Some cookies used on the Site are provided by third‑party service providers located abroad, such as Google. With your explicit consent, your personal data may be shared with Google Inc., located abroad, for the purpose of improving the presentation and use of the Site.

How to Control / Disable Cookies?

The preferences of our visitors and users regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies are essential for us. However, cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site must be used. Additionally, if certain cookies are disabled via the browser, some functions of the Site may not work partially or fully.

Information on how you can manage your preferences regarding the cookies used on the Site is provided below:

Visitors can personalize their cookie preferences by changing the settings of the browser with which they view the site. If the browser used offers this capability, cookie preferences can be changed via the browser settings. Depending on the capabilities of the browser, data subjects may block the use of cookies, choose to receive a warning before cookies are used, or disable or delete only certain cookies. A general explanation is available at https://www.aboutcookies.org/. Cookie preferences may need to be set separately for each device from which the visitor accesses the Platform.

• To disable cookies managed by Google Analytics, click here.
• To manage the personalized advertising experience provided by Google, click here.
• Preferences for cookies used by many companies for advertising can be managed via Your Online Choices.
• To manage cookies on mobile devices, use the settings menu of the mobile device.
• Google Chrome: Click the “lock icon” in your browser’s address bar and manage cookies under the “cookies” section.
• Internet Explorer: From the “Tools” section, click the security tab to manage cookies as “allow” or “do not allow.”
• Mozilla Firefox: Click the “open menu,” select “Options,” and manage cookies under “Privacy & Security.”
• Opera: In “Preferences,” select “Advanced” and manage cookies from the “cookies” section.
• Safari: On your phone, go to “Settings” → “Safari,” then manage cookies under “Privacy & Security.”

How We Protect Your Personal Data

• Periodic penetration tests are conducted in accordance with international and national technical standards on data privacy.
• Personal data you transmit to Barut Hemera via the Website is protected using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology.
• Regular risk analyses are carried out regarding personal data processing activities and actions are taken to reduce risks.
• Access and authorization controls are applied to prevent unauthorized access to personal data.
• Our data processing policies are kept up to date.

Rights of Data Subjects

Pursuant to Article 11 of the KVKK, data subjects have the right to:

• Learn whether personal data is being processed;
• Request information regarding processed personal data;
• Learn the purpose of processing and whether personal data is used in accordance with that purpose;
• Know the third parties to whom personal data is transferred domestically or abroad;
• Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data and request that the action taken be notified to third parties to whom the data has been transferred;
• Request deletion or destruction of personal data despite being processed in accordance with the KVKK and other relevant laws when the reasons requiring processing no longer exist, and request notification of the action taken to third parties to whom the data has been transferred;
• Object to any outcome to the detriment of the person arising from analysis of the processed data exclusively through automated systems;
• Request compensation for damages in case of unlawful processing of personal data.

Applications regarding your rights may be submitted by completing the Data Subject Application Form available on our website or through other methods stipulated in the legislation. Depending on the nature of your request, your applications will be concluded free of charge as soon as possible and within thirty days at the latest; however, if the process requires an additional cost, a fee may be charged according to the tariff set by the Personal Data Protection Board.