Privacy Policy

1. Purpose and Scope
This Privacy Policy explains the purposes and legal bases for processing personal data collected through www.tugceatalay.com (the “Site”), how that data is protected, and the rights of users.

2. Data Controller
The controller of the personal data collected on the Site is:
Tuğçe Atalay
Contact: info@tugceatalay.com

3. Personal Data Collected
The following data may be collected through the Site via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups or consultation requests:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • IP address
  • Browser and device information
  • Date and time of visit

4. Purposes of Processing
The data collected is processed in order to:

  • respond to user requests,
  • send informational and marketing emails (to the extent users have consented to subscribe),
  • improve Site performance and the user experience,
  • meet legal obligations.

5. Legal Bases for Processing
Your personal data is processed on the following legal grounds listed in Articles 5 and 6 of the KVKK (Turkish Personal Data Protection Law):

  • Consent (Art. 6/1-a): newsletter sign-up, form submissions and similar.
  • Performance of a contract (Art. 6/1-b): fulfilling service requests.
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6/1-c): keeping tax, accounting and other legally required records.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies to improve the user experience and for analytics. Users can accept, reject or delete cookies through their browser settings. However, disabling cookies may cause some Site features to stop working.

7. Third-Party Service Providers
The Site works with business partners for hosting, email delivery, analytics (such as Google Analytics) and advertising services. These third parties process your data only within the scope of their contract or assigned tasks.

8. Data Security
Your personal data is protected by technical and organizational measures against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. However, because communication over the internet can never be completely secure, the Site Owner is not responsible for risks arising from data transmission.

9. Data Retention
Your personal data is kept for as long as the purposes of processing require and/or for the periods required by law. At the end of that period, the data is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. User Rights
Under Article 11 of the KVKK, users have the right to:

  • find out whether their personal data is being processed,
  • learn the purpose of processing and whether the data is used in line with that purpose,
  • find out whether it has been transferred to third parties in Turkey or abroad,
  • request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data,
  • request deletion or destruction of the data where they consider its processing unnecessary or unjustified,
  • object to processing where it has been carried out in accordance with the conditions set out in the KVKK,
  • object to an outcome to their detriment that results from their personal data being analyzed exclusively by automated systems,
  • be informed if the data controller experiences a personal data breach. You can send these requests to info@tugceatalay.com.

11. Policy Updates
This policy may be revised in line with changes in legislation or updates to the Site’s services. The updated text takes effect on the date it is published on the Site.

12. Contact
For any questions, requests or complaints, you can reach us at:
Email: info@tugceatalay.com
Address: Bağdat Cad. No:193/13 Aziz Kaya İş Merkezi Kadıköy/İstanbul

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