Cookie Policy

    

(KVKK-GDPR-U.S. & Africa Data Protection Compliant

 

1. Introduction

 

This Cookie Policy explains how BASSEL® (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its website www.basselgroup.com
 (“Website”).

BASSEL® is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring responsible use of your personal information. This Policy covers the use of cookies in compliance with:

Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”),

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679,

U.S. privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and

African data protection laws, including but not limited to:

POPIA (South Africa)

NDPR (Nigeria)

Kenya Data Protection Act

By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, unless you disable them via your browser settings

 

2. What Are Cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They serve as tools to:

Ensure the Website functions correctly and securely

Enhance navigation and overall user experience

Analyze usage patterns and Website performance

Maintain legal and regulatory compliance

Customize content and remember user preferences

Some cookies are set directly by BASSEL® (“first-party cookies”), while others may be set by third-party service providers (“third-party cookies”), such as analytics or embedded content providers.

 

3. Types of Cookies We Use

 

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

Security and authentication cookies

Session management cookies

Consent tracking for privacy settings

Without these cookies, certain parts of the Website may not operate correctly.

 

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help BASSEL® understand how visitors use the Website. They collect aggregated and anonymous data such as:

Pages visited

Duration of visits

Click-through rates and interactions

Traffic sources

This information allows BASSEL® to continuously improve Website performance, optimize navigation, and provide better services.

 

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable the Website to remember choices you make, providing a personalized experience. Examples include:

Language or regional preferences

Layout and display settings

Saved form data for convenience

 

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

While BASSEL® does not sell or share personal data for advertising purposes, certain cookies may be used by third-party partners to display relevant information or content based on interests. These cookies are always subject to the third parties’ privacy policies.

 

3.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some features of the Website, such as embedded videos, social media sharing buttons, or analytics tools, may set cookies on your device. BASSEL ® does not control these third-party cookies, and their collection and use of data is governed by their own policies.

 

4. Purposes of Cookie Usage

 

BASSEL® uses cookies for the following purposes:

To ensure proper Website functionality and security 

To improve navigation and usability

To analyze Website traffic and user behavior

To remember your preferences and provide personalized features

To comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements, including KVKK, GDPR, and CCPA

To manage consent and privacy preferences

 

5. Cookies and Legal Compliance

 

KVKK & GDPR Compliance

BASSEL® ensures that cookies collecting personal data are processed in accordance with:

Explicit user consent (where required)

Legitimate interests of BASSEL®, provided fundamental rights are respected

Legal obligations or contractual requirements

Users have the right to modify or withdraw consent at any time.

CCPA / U.S. Privacy Compliance

For visitors from California, BASSEL® adheres to the CCPA and other U.S. privacy laws, including the right to:

Know what personal information is collected

Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information (even though BASSEL® does not sell personal data)

Request deletion of personal information

Receive equal service and pricing when exercising privacy rights

 

6. Managing and Disabling Cookies

 

You can manage or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the Website may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.

Instructions for managing cookies are available on most browsers:

Chrome

Firefox

Safari

Microsoft Edge

Mobile browsers

 

7. International Data Transfers

 

Some cookies or third-party services may involve transfers of personal data outside Türkiye, the EU, or the U.S. BASSEL ® ensures that:

Adequate safeguards are in place

Transfers comply with KVKK, GDPR, and applicable U.S. privacy requirements

Appropriate contractual or legal frame works protect your personal data

 

8. Data Retention

 

Personal data collected via cookies is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law. Once the retention period expires, data is deleted, anonymized, or securely destroyed.

 

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

 

BASSEL® reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal, regulatory, or business developments. All updates will be posted on www.basselgroup.com with a revised effective date. Users are encouraged to review the Policy periodically.

 

10. Contact Information

 

For questions or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact BASSEL® through the Contact section on www.basselgroup.com

 

✅ Compliance Statement

 

This Cookie Policy has been prepared in accordance with KVKK No. 6698, GDPR (EU) 2016/679, and U.S. privacy laws (including CCPA), and forms an integral part of BASSEL’s compliance and data protection framework.

 

Approved by Management
Legal & Compliance Department

✉️law@basselgroup.com

 

 

 All communications are handled via email

commercial@basselgroup.com

 

 

 

For questions regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact us via e-mail

law@basselgroup.com