Privacy & Cookie Policy

This website is provided and controlled by Stella Tanker Gemi İşletmeciliği AŞ(“Stella Tanker/Company”), Limanreis Mah, Yafacı Sokak, No: 8, Narlidere, Turkiye, MERSIS no: 0781104993900001.

1. Introduction

Thank you for visiting the Stella Tanker’s website. Our online platform has been designed to facilitate seamless communication and to provide an efficient and secure digital experience for all visitors. We recognize the importance of protecting personal data in today’s digital environment and aim to ensure that everyone interacting with our website feels confident that their information is handled responsibly.

Safeguarding privacy is a fundamental principle for the Company. We are committed to preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the personal data we process. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, retain, and protect personal data, and outlines the rights available to individuals under applicable data protection laws, including the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) and, where relevant, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

For the purposes of this Policy, “personal data” refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. By reviewing this document, you gain a clearer understanding of how the Company processes and protects personal data.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to all personal data collected through the Company’s website, online services, forms, applications, and cookies. It covers visitors, applicants, clients, suppliers, and any individuals interacting with our digital platforms.

3. Personal Data We Collect

The Company collects personal data through both direct interactions and automated technologies.

3.1. Information You Provide 

This includes information you submit voluntarily, such as:

– Contact forms

– Job applications and uploaded documents

– Email or phone communications

3.2. Information Collected Automatically 

When you access our website, we may collect:

– IP address, browser type, device identifiers

– Access times and pages visited

– Referring website information

– Technical performance data

3.3. Third-Party Sources 

Depending on your cookie settings, analytics or embedded service providers may generate anonymized or pseudonymized data.

4. How We Use Personal Data

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
– Operating and improving website functionality
– Ensuring security and preventing misuse
– Responding to inquiries or requests
– Supporting recruitment processes
– Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
– Conducting statistical or analytical assessments

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The Company processes personal data under the lawful bases defined by KVKK and GDPR.
KVKK Legal Bases:
– Explicit consent (KVKK 5/1)
– Compliance with legal obligations (KVKK 5/2-ç)
– Performance of a contract (KVKK 5/2-c)
– Legitimate interests of the Company (KVKK 5/2-f)

GDPR Legal Bases (if applicable):
– Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
– Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b))
– Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c))
– Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f))

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Company uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure website functionality, improve performance, and remember user preferences.

6.1 What Are Cookies 

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to operate efficiently and provide enhanced user experiences.

6.2 Types of Cookies 

Cookies used on our website fall into the following categories:

– Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for technical operation and cannot be disabled.

– Performance/Analytics Cookies: Measure site usage and improve performance. Consent is required.

– Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences. Consent is required.

– Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Used for profiling or personalized content. Consent is required.

6.3 Third-Party Cookies 

Third-party providers may place cookies for analytics, security, or embedded content. These are activated only with your consent.

6.4 Cookie Table 

Below is a simplified cookie table aligned with our website needs (content simplified):

7. How We Share Personal Data

Personal data may be shared only when necessary and lawful, including with:
– IT and system infrastructure providers
– Analytics and cookie service providers (upon consent)
– Legal or regulatory authorities
– Consultants or subcontractors operating on behalf of the Company
All third parties are required to implement appropriate data protection safeguards.

8. International Transfers

Some service providers may store or process data in jurisdictions outside your country. 
International transfers take place only:
– With your explicit consent (for non-essential cookies)
– When adequate protection mechanisms exist
– In compliance with KVKK and GDPR

9. Retention of Personal Data

Personal data is retained only for as long as required for the purposes set out in this Policy or as mandated by applicable law. 
After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Your Rights

Your rights vested under KVKK and other applicable data protection laws, including:

• To be informed about whether your personal data is processed or not,
• To request information if your personal data is processed,
• To be informed about the purpose of processing personal data and whether they are used suitable for the respective purpose or not,
• To have knowledge about third parties receiving personal data domestically or internationally,
• To request, in case personal data are processed incompletely or inaccurately, necessary corrections be made and accordingly to request third parties to whom your personal data are transferred be notified about the operations made,
• To request deletion or destruction of personal data upon ending of cause requiring data processing and accordingly to request third parties to whom your personal data are transferred be notified about the operations made,
• To appeal to the negative results against him/her arising from analysis of the data processed exclusively through automatic systems,
• In case the personal data are damaged due to the processing thereof in contrary to the Law, to request that the damages are indemnified
• Please submit us your applications as regards to your rights listed above by filling out the Data Supervisor Application Form announced in our website at www.stellatanker.com
• Your application will be concluded, free of charge, at the soonest possible date and within thirty days at the latest. If the transaction, subject of your application, would yield an additional cost, then you may be charged according to the rates to be fixed by the Personal Data Protection Board.

11. How We Protect Personal Data

The Company implements organizational and technical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or disclosure. 
Security practices are regularly reviewed and updated.

12. Updates to This Policy

This Policy may be amended to reflect legal, technological, or operational changes. 
The latest version will always be available on our website.

13. Contact Information

For questions or privacy-related requests, you may contact:

Email: info@stellatanker.com 
KEP: stellatanker@hs01.kep.tr