Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
Our website, https://www.wiseback.com/ (hereinafter referred to as the “site”), uses cookies and other similar technologies (hereinafter referred to as “cookies”). These cookies may also come from third parties we interact with.
The purpose of this Cookie Disclosure Statement is to provide detailed information under the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the processing of personal data obtained automatically through the placement of cookies on your device, the types of cookies we use for which purposes, and how you can manage these cookies.
2. What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small, simple file that is sent along with the pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored in the cookie can be sent back to our servers or to the servers of relevant third parties during your next visit.
For cookies other than the mandatory cookies used on our website, explicit consent is obtained from users, and they are provided with the ability to change their consent at any time. Through the cookie management panel, users can view the types of cookies used on our website and set their preferences for all cookies except for Mandatory Cookies with “on” or “off” options. Users can also change their preferences at any time through this panel.
3. Explicit Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, we will display a window that includes an explanation about cookies. By clicking the “Cookie Disclosure Statement” button, you can review the categories of cookies and plugins selected in the popup window. You can disable the use of cookies through your browser; however, the mandatory cookies necessary for the operation of our website will continue to be effective. If you do not wish for this, you should discontinue your visit to the site.
The data collected through cookies is transferred abroad due to the fact that some of the third-party cookie servers are located overseas. If you do not wish for this to happen, you may choose not to give explicit consent for these cookies.
4. Types of Cookies
4.1 Types of Cookies Based on Duration of Use:
Our website uses session cookies and persistent cookies based on their duration of use. A session cookie is used to ensure the continuity of the session and is deleted when the user closes their browser. A persistent cookie, however, is not deleted when the browser is closed and is automatically deleted either at a specific date or after a certain period of time.
4.1.1. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies:
Whether a cookie is first-party or third-party depends on the website or domain that places the cookie. First-party cookies are placed by the website the user is directly visiting, which is the web address shown in the browser’s address bar (e.g., example.com). Third-party cookies are placed by a domain different from the one the user is visiting. The following cookies are used on our website based on their purpose:
4.1.2. Strictly Necessary/Mandatory Cookies:
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They are first-party cookies that are used during the session (except for cookies related to your privacy preferences, as these cookies have a longer lifespan than the session). These cookies are mandatory to fulfill the information society services you have requested (such as logging in, filling out forms, and remembering privacy preferences). Mandatory cookies are used to provide the information society services you have requested (such as logging in, filling out forms, remembering privacy preferences, counting visitors on our website, and measuring traffic). The personal data collected through these cookies is processed in accordance with Article 5, Paragraph 2 (c) of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), which allows the processing of personal data when it is necessary for the performance of a contract, and Paragraph 2 (f), which allows processing when it is necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.
| Cookie Name | Owner | Retention Period | Category |
| devicePixelRatio | WordPress | Browser default (1 year) | Used to make the site responsive to the visitor’s screen size. |
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | During the session | Tests whether the browser accepts cookies. |
| wp-settings-{user_id} | WordPress | 1 year | Used to maintain a user’s wp-admin configuration. |
4.2. Functional Cookies: These cookies are used to make our website more functional and for personalization purposes (excluding privacy preferences, but remembering other preferences when you return to the site). Functional cookies are used to remember visitor information on the website, such as language, time zone, and enhanced content. The purposes for processing personal data and legal grounds for processing are related to mandatory cookies used to fulfill the information society services you have requested (such as logging in, filling out forms, remembering privacy preferences, counting visitors on our website, and measuring traffic). The personal data collected through these cookies is processed with your explicit consent under Article 5, Paragraph 1 of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).
| Cookie Name | Owner | Retention Period | Category |
| li_gc | 6 months | Linkedin set this cookie for storing visitor’s consent regarding using cookies for non-essential purposes. | |
| lidc | 1 day | LinkedIn sets the lidc cookie to facilitate data center selection. |
4.3. Performance/Analytical Cookies: These cookies allow statistical measurement of user behavior on websites. They are often used to improve the site and include measuring the impact of advertisements on relevant individuals. Website owners use these cookies to estimate the number of unique visitors, identify key search engine keywords leading to a webpage, or monitor navigation on the site. Performance cookies are used to analyze how visitors use the website (e.g., analytical cookies). These cookies cannot be used to directly identify a specific visitor. The personal data collected through these cookies is processed with your explicit consent under Article 5, Paragraph 1 of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).
| Cookie Name | Owner | Retention Period | Category |
| _ga | 2 years | Google Analytics – Used to distinguish users. | |
| _gat_<property-id> | 1 minutes | Google Analytics – Used to reduce request rates. | |
| _gid | 24 hours | Google Analytics – Used to distinguish users. |
5. Cookie Settings from Browser Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the icon on our website. Use the buttons in the cookie management panel to set your preferences to “on” or “off” and click the “Save Settings” button. Refresh the page to apply your settings. Additionally, some control can be achieved through browser settings. You can find information on managing cookies for commonly used browsers through the following links:
6. Your Rights
To the extent that your personal data is processed by the Data Controller, you have the following rights:
6.1. To learn whether any of your personal data is being processed;
6.2. To request information about the processing activities of your personal data;
6.3. To learn the purposes of processing your personal data;
6.4. To know the third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred, both domestically and internationally;
6.5. To request the correction of your personal data if it is incomplete or inaccurate;
6.6. To request the deletion or destruction of your personal data if the reasons for processing no longer exist or if the Platform no longer has a legal basis or legitimate interest for processing the data;
6.7. To request the Platform to ensure that third parties authorized by the Platform who process personal data respect your rights under this section;
6.8. To object to adverse results arising from the automated processing of your personal data;
6.9. To request compensation for damages if you suffer harm due to unlawful processing of your personal data.
7. Application to the Data Controller
Requests under Article 11 of the KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law) regarding the rights of the data subject can be submitted to the Data Controller in writing or using a registered electronic mail (KEP) address, secure electronic signature, mobile signature, or an electronic mail address previously notified by the data subject and registered in the data controller’s system.
8. Data Controller Information
Title of Data Controller: Wise Bilişim Teknolojileri A.Ş.
MERSIS Number: 0814058908200001
Email Address: info@wiseback.com
KEP Address: wisebilisim@hs01.kep.tr
Address: Reşitpaşa Mah. Katar Cad. İTÜ Arı Teknokent 4 Binası No: 2/50 İç Kapı No: 6 Sarıyer / İstanbul
