COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: 26 November 2025

Introductory Text:

This policy explains how SOM SUPPLY IMPORT EXPORT LIMITED COMPANY ("SOM SUPPLY") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. As an International Trade and Sourcing Partner, we use cookies to analyze user activity, improve site performance, and ensure our commercial offerings are relevant to your business needs.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your past preferences or actions (such as language selection or login status).

2. WHY WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies for the following professional purposes:

Functionality: To ensure the proper operation of the website, such as remembering your language preference, region, or your progress within the "Get a Quote" or inquiry forms.
Performance and Analytics: To monitor and analyze how global visitors use our website, which product categories they visit most often, and if they encounter any technical errors. This helps us optimize our site structure and user experience.
Targeting and Advertising: To track your browsing habits on our site to deliver relevant B2B solutions and product updates (e.g., via Google Ads or LinkedIn).

3. TYPES OF COOKIES USED

We categorize the cookies used on our site as follows:

Type of Cookie	Purpose	User Consent Required?
Strictly Necessary	Essential for navigating the website and using core features (e.g., security, page navigation).	NO (Automatically active)
Performance (Analytical)	Measures site performance, traffic sources, and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).	YES
Functional	Remembers user choices (e.g., selected language or currency).	YES
Targeting/Marketing	Delivers targeted commercial advertisements and tracks campaign effectiveness.	YES

4. YOUR CONSENT AND CONTROL

Under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and KVKK (Turkish Data Protection Law), we must obtain your explicit consent for all non-essential cookies.

Cookie Management Platform (CMP): When you first visit our website, a CMP banner will appear, allowing you to Accept All, Reject All, or Customize your cookie preferences.
Withdrawing Consent: You have the right to change or withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. You can usually do this through the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Please note that our website uses third-party services (such as Google Analytics, Google Maps, and social media platforms) that may place their own cookies. These third parties are responsible for the data they collect.

For more detailed information on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.