1. Data Controller

Karınca Turizm (“Website”, “we”, “us”) acts as the data controller in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We are responsible for the processing of certain personal data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies in order to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and provide personalized services.

2. Purposes of Processing

Essential Website Functions

- Session management (login/logout)
- Security checks
- Form validation and related core operations

Performance & Analytics

- Analyzing and reporting site usage data (pages visited, load times, error logs)
- Identifying and resolving performance issues

Marketing & Advertising

- Retargeting (remarketing) campaigns
- Displaying interest-based advertisements
- Measuring campaign effectiveness

User Preferences

- Remembering language selection, theme settings, and form data
- Storing other user-defined preferences for a smoother browsing experience

3. Types of Cookies Used

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Enable critical site functions such as secure login, secure reservation forms and basic website navigation.

Performance/Analytics Cookies

- Monitor visitor behavior using tools such as Google Analytics
- Analyze visitor interactions and booking performance
- Improve website speed, usability and overall user experience

Functional Cookies

Store user preferences such as language selection, reservation details and previously entered form information.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Used by third-party advertising networks and social media platforms to provide personalized advertisements and remarketing campaigns related to tourism, transportation and travel services.

4. Legal Basis

Your personal data is processed in accordance with Articles 5 (“Conditions for processing personal data”) and 6 (“Conditions for processing special categories of personal data”) of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK) based on the following legal grounds:

- Consent – For specific marketing and analytics activities, we obtain your explicit consent where required.
- Contract Performance – Processing necessary personal data to complete reservations, transportation services and customer support operations.
- Legitimate Interest – Improving website security, service quality, operational efficiency and user experience in accordance with applicable legislation.

5. Managing Cookies

You can change, block or delete your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

Typically, these settings can be found under “Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies” in your browser menu.

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect core website functionalities such as online reservations, contact forms and secure login systems.

6. Rights of Data Subjects

Pursuant to Article 11 of the KVKK, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

- Right of Access – Learn whether your personal data is being processed
- Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion or destruction of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing – Request limitation of certain processing activities
- Right to Data Portability – Receive your personal data in a structured and portable format
- Right to Object – Object to certain data processing activities
- Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, you may contact us via:

E-mail: info@karincaturizm.com  
Address: Marmaris, Muğla / Türkiye

Requests submitted in writing or electronically will be processed free of charge within the period prescribed by applicable law.