Last updated: 5 July 2026
This Cookie Policy and Privacy Notice has been prepared by RCT Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi (hereinafter referred to as “RCT”), in its capacity as the data controller, in accordance with the provisions of the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (“LPPD”), in order to determine the procedures and principles regarding the cookies used to protect the privacy and improve the website experience of users/visitors who visit the website www.rctedit.com (“Website”).
1. WHAT IS A COOKIE?
Cookies are small text files saved to your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) via your browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, etc.) when you visit a website. Cookies enable websites to operate more efficiently, to be personalized according to your preferences, and to recognize you on your subsequent visits.
2. PURPOSES AND LEGAL GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING COOKIES
The cookies used on our Website are processed within the framework of the legal grounds specified in Article 5 of the LPPD and for the purposes set forth below:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are absolutely required for the proper functioning and security of the Website, enabling products to be added to the cart, member logins, and remembering your privacy preferences. These cookies are processed without seeking your explicit consent based on the legal grounds of "Directly related to the establishment or performance of a contract" and "Necessary for the data controller to fulfill its legal obligation".
- Performance and Analytical Cookies: These are used to detect how many people visit the Website, which pages are viewed more frequently, and error areas to improve user experience (Google Analytics, etc.). On our Website, these cookies are only activated and processed subject to your "Explicit Consent" within the scope of local compliance.
- Marketing and Advertising Cookies: These are used to analyze visitors' movements on the Website and to present personalized advertisements and campaigns suitable for their interests. These cookies are processed only if you have given your "Explicit Consent".
3. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES USED ON OUR WEBSITE
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are valid during your visit and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until a certain expiration date, enabling us to remember your preferences (such as language selection or products remaining in the cart) on your next visit to the Website.
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies placed directly on your device by www.rctedit.com.
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies placed by external providers for analysis and advertising infrastructures (Google, etc.) available on our Website.
4. CONCRETE COOKIE LIST USED ON OUR WEBSITE (COOKIE TABLE)
The table below displays the concrete details of the cookies actively used on our website and categorized above:
| Cookie (Provider / Name) | Category | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| rctedit / rctedit_locale | Strictly Necessary | Remembering your language preference | 1 year |
| rctedit / rctedit_currency | Strictly Necessary | Remembering your currency preference | For the session |
| rctedit / rctedit_cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | Storing your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| rctedit / rctedit_customer_token | Strictly Necessary | Securely maintaining the member session | 4 hours (30 days with "Remember Me") |
| rctedit / rctedit_cart_id | Strictly Necessary | Remembering the guest cart | 30 days |
| Google / _ga | Performance and Analytical | Distinguishing visitors (GA4) | 2 years |
| Google / _ga_<container-id> | Performance and Analytical | Maintaining session state (GA4) | 2 years |
| Google / _gid | Performance and Analytical | Distinguishing visitors | 24 hours |
| Google / _gcl_au | Marketing and Advertising | Measuring advertising conversions (Google Ads) | 90 days |
5. HOW CAN YOU CONTROL AND DELETE COOKIES?
The use of cookies other than strictly necessary cookies is entirely at your discretion. You can customize your preferences through the Cookie Consent Banner that appears when you first visit our Website, or you can block or delete cookies by changing the settings of the internet browser you use.
You can access the cookie management processes in commonly used browsers from the links below:
- Google Chrome: Browser Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Profile > Cookies and site permissions
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
We would like to remind you that if you block cookies entirely, some functions of rctedit.com such as cart management, user login, or secure payment may partially or completely fail to operate.
6. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER LPPD AND METHOD OF APPLICATION
Pursuant to Article 11 of the LPPD, you have the right to learn whether your personal data processed through cookies is being processed, to request information if processed, to know the third parties to whom it is transferred at home or abroad, and to request the deletion/correction of your data.
You may submit your applications to exercise your rights, in accordance with the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles of Application to the Data Controller, through the following methods:
- Electronically: You can securely submit your applications in writing to our Company's official corporate e-mail address, contact@rcturkey.com, via your e-mail address registered in our systems.
- In Writing and Physically: You can apply with a wet-signed petition via a notary public or by registered mail with return receipt to the address "Maslak Mah. Bilim Sokak No:5 K:13 Sarıyer / İstanbul".
Critical Security Warning: To protect your data security during applications to our Company to exercise your rights, we kindly request you not to share documents containing special categories of personal data (such as unmasked ID copies) that are unrelated to e-commerce and cookie processes, such as religion, sect, or blood type.
Data Controller Contact Information:
Company Title: RCT Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi
Address: Maslak Mah. Bilim Sokak No:5 K:13 Sarıyer / İstanbul
E-mail: contact@rcturkey.com
Phone: 0212 366 02 80