This Privacy and Cookie Policy has been established to operate as a reliable solution partner in the maritime and industrial markets, with the primary objective of maximising quality and customer satisfaction across various disciplines, including to maximise quality and customer satisfaction in various disciplines, including engineering, supply, after-sales support and technical services. operates the website [https://btmgroup.com.tr] (the “Website”) and sets out the principles governing the processing of data collected through this website.

Our Company makes the following commitments regarding information security. The information provided here regarding information security provides information about the storage, protection, processing and sharing of information obtained for our activities and services within the scope of our activities. Ensuring the confidentiality of the information held within our systems is BTMgroup’s top priority.

1. Protection, Use and Sharing of Personal Data

In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, sector-specific regulations, and other applicable legislation, personal data is obtained to the extent permitted by law and with the consent of the relevant individuals, except in cases where it is necessary and not covered by exceptions. In this regard, as BTMgroup, we continuously improve our data transmission infrastructure in line with current technologies to ensure the confidentiality of the information shared by users visiting our website. We implement the most reliable encryption methods accepted in current IT standards, thereby maintaining the security of our systems at the highest level at all times.

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KVKK and Privacy Policies Within the framework of our website’s “Cookie Policy” and “Information Security Policy”, we have adopted clear and transparent approaches to the protection of personal data.

BTMgroup obtains all data under its responsibility using secure methods thanks to the layered structure it has created in its application and system architecture, and stores it using high-level encryption standards in electronic environments. In the event of cooperation with third-party organisations within the scope of support services, these organisations are required to act in accordance with BTMgroup’s privacy policy and conditions; this is ensured through confidentiality agreements, confidentiality clauses added to contracts, and additional security measures.

Within BTMgroup, personnel access to data belonging to other relevant persons whose information is obtained is regulated only to the extent required by the job, based on the principle of the lowest level of authority and separation of duties.

BTMgroup shares the information it obtains within the scope of the activities mentioned above with supplier companies, authorised public institutions and organisations within the scope of legal obligations, and group companies, in accordance with the relevant person’s knowledge and explicit consent.

1. Limitation of Liability

BTMgroup and/or its employees, business partners, Group Companies and related persons/institutions cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage, loss and expense arising from any performance failure, error, deficiency, interruption, defect, delay in operation and/or transmission, computer virus and/or line and/or system failure during the use of BTMgroup’s website and other applications, websites and systems, including but not limited to such damage, loss and expense. BTMgroup and/or its employees, business partners, Group Companies and related persons/organisations cannot be held liable.

The information provided on this website is provided “as is” and “as available”. BTMgroup does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information and expressly disclaims any liability for errors or omissions in this information. No warranty, express, implied or statutory, is given in relation to the information, including but not limited to warranties that the information does not infringe the rights of third parties; that it is free from defects, free from computer viruses, and that it is fit for a particular purpose.

BTMgroup reserves the right to change all products and services, pages, information, and visual elements on this website without prior notice.

1. Cookies

Certain cookies are used to collect information about your use of the website when you visit it as a member or without creating a membership. Our aim here is to provide convenience to users visiting our website and to improve its operation. We would like to inform you about the types of cookies used on our website, the purposes for which they are used, and how to configure, manage, and delete these cookies.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser to help the website function more efficiently.

Cookie Types and Purposes

There are two types of cookies based on their validity period: Persistent Cookies and Temporary Cookies. Temporary cookies are created when you visit the website and are only valid until you close your browser. Persistent cookies are created when you visit the website and remain until you delete them or their validity period expires. Persistent cookies are used for processes such as providing a personalised experience in line with your settings.

What Personal Data is Processed via Cookies?

Personal identification and contact information (name, surname, date of birth, address, email, telephone number, etc.) and usage information (IP address, browser and device information, location data, etc.) may be collected automatically or non-automatically through cookies and similar technologies used on our website. The aforementioned personal data is processed, stored, and updated as necessary within the scope of the service relationship between the parties, in accordance with the relevant legislation and the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698.

How Can You Control or Delete Cookies?

You can change your preferences regarding the use of cookies at any time through your browser settings, block cookies, or delete them. Most internet browsers offer options to accept or reject cookies, allow only certain types of cookies, or notify the user when a website wants to use cookies. It is also possible to delete cookies previously stored in your browser.

The procedures for managing and deleting cookies may vary depending on the browser used. Therefore, you can find detailed information about the relevant settings on your browser’s own help or support pages. Methods for changing your cookie preferences may be updated by the browser provider at any time and can be learned from the relevant service provider.

1. Policy Changes

The Company may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy as deemed necessary. The updated policy shall come into effect on the date it is published on the Website.