INFORMATION REGARDING THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION LAW
\n\u2013 Dr. Ali Akay Website Clarification Text on the Processing of Personal Data<\/p>\n
A. PURPOSE OF THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION AND PROCESSING POLICY:
\nAs Dr. Ali Akay Website (\u201cCompany\u201d), within the scope of our capacity as the Data Controller under Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (\u201cKVKK\u201d), we would like to inform you in accordance with Articles 10 (\u201cObligation of the Data Controller to Inform\u201d) and 11 (\u201cRights of the Data Subject\u201d) of the KVKK. This notice aims to explain for which purposes your personal data will be processed, to whom and for what purpose it may be transferred, the method and legal reason for collecting your personal data, and your rights as stated in Article 11 of the KVKK.<\/p>\n
As the Data Controller, we process, record, transfer, share, and store your personal data within the framework defined below and within the limits prescribed by official legislation.<\/p>\n
Our Company reserves the right to update this \u201cClarification Text on the Protection of Personal Data\u201d at any time in accordance with possible amendments in the applicable legislation.<\/p>\n
B. COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND PURPOSES OF PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA:
\nWithin the scope of the activities detailed in the Company’s Articles of Association, your personal data may be collected and processed verbally, in writing, or electronically. This data is used to provide services related to our business fields, improve service quality, perform sales, marketing, and other activities, and fulfill our obligations regarding information storage, reporting, and notifications. Your personal data may also be used for CRM (Customer Relationship Management) efforts to improve service quality and support marketing activities.<\/p>\n
Your personal data will not be used for purposes other than those stated above without your explicit consent and will not be shared or transferred to third parties except where legally required or requested by official authorities.<\/p>\n
Your personal data may be shared only with our affiliates in Turkey or abroad, our direct or indirect subsidiaries, joint ventures, or public institutions authorized to request such data, and our domestic or foreign contractors, suppliers, authorized dealers\/distributors, and business partners, provided that adequate precautions are taken and your consent is obtained or as permitted under Article 5(2) of the KVKK.<\/p>\n
Personal data may be collected through automated or non-automated methods via offices, call centers, websites, social media platforms, and similar means, verbally, in writing, or electronically. Data may also be created and updated during your use of our products or services.<\/p>\n
Your personal data may be processed when you:
\na. Use our call center or website,
\nb. Visit our company, website, or social media platforms,
\nc. Participate in training sessions, seminars, or events organized by our Company.<\/p>\n
With your consent or in accordance with other lawful grounds defined in Turkish law, your data may be processed for the following purposes:<\/p>\n
(i) To allow relevant departments to perform necessary tasks for providing services and products,<\/p>\n
(ii) To customize products and services according to your preferences and needs,<\/p>\n
(iii) To ensure legal and commercial security of our Company and third parties,<\/p>\n
(iv) To enhance the quality of services and improve company policies,<\/p>\n
(v) To notify and provide you with general and personalized campaigns, promotions, and discounts,<\/p>\n
(vi) To process your user activity for better service delivery through our platforms,<\/p>\n
(vii) To provide information related to your inquiries and service requests,<\/p>\n
(viii) To determine and implement our commercial and business strategies,<\/p>\n
(ix) To ensure proper execution of our HR policies,<\/p>\n
(x) To fulfill legal obligations or statutory requirements as outlined in Article 5 and 6 of the KVKK.<\/p>\n
C. METHOD AND LEGAL BASIS FOR COLLECTING PERSONAL DATA:
\nYour personal data is collected through verbal, written, or electronic means, for the purpose of delivering our products and services within the legal framework and to fulfill our contractual and legal responsibilities accurately. Such data is processed, recorded, transferred, shared, and stored under the legal grounds outlined in Articles 5 and 6 of the KVKK and for the purposes specified in Section (B) of this notice.<\/p>\n
D. PROCESSING OF SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA:
\nAccording to the KVKK, data related to race, ethnicity, political opinions, philosophical beliefs, religion, sect or other beliefs, attire, association, foundation or union memberships, health, sexual life, criminal convictions, security measures, and biometric or genetic data are considered sensitive personal data. Our Company processes such data only after obtaining your explicit consent and takes additional security measures as required by the Personal Data Protection Board.<\/p>\n
E. TO WHOM AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE PROCESSED PERSONAL DATA MAY BE TRANSFERRED:
\nYour personal data, as described in Section (B), may be transferred to shareholders, business partners, suppliers, authorized public institutions, and private entities within the framework of Articles 8 and 9 of the KVKK.<\/p>\n
F. TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA ABROAD:
\nOur Company may transfer personal data abroad if the conditions specified by the Personal Data Protection Board are met, provided that your explicit consent is obtained and the legal requirements of the law are fulfilled.<\/p>\n
G. RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT UNDER ARTICLE 11 OF KVKK:
\nAs part of the KVKK, we acknowledge that data subjects have the right to be informed and give consent before processing, and after processing, have the right to determine the fate of their personal data. Upon receiving your request in accordance with this notice, our Company will respond free of charge within 30 days, depending on the nature of the request.<\/p>\n
According to the “Communiqu\u00e9 on the Principles and Procedures for Application to the Data Controller”:<\/p>\n
No fee is charged for responses up to 10 pages. A processing fee of 1 TRY may be charged for each additional page.<\/p>\n
If the response is provided on CD, USB, or other recording mediums, the fee shall not exceed the cost of the medium.<\/p>\n
Data subjects have the right to:
\na. Learn whether personal data is processed,
\nb. Request information if personal data has been processed,
\nc. Learn the purpose of processing and whether data is used appropriately,
\nd. Know the third parties to whom personal data is transferred domestically or abroad,
\ne. Request correction if data is incomplete or incorrectly processed,
\nf. Request deletion, destruction, or anonymization of personal data and notification of such actions to third parties,
\ng. Object to outcomes that arise against the person through automated analysis,
\nh. Request compensation if damage occurs due to unlawful processing.<\/p>\n
Anonymous data used within the Company is not subject to these rights. Our Company may share personal data with relevant public authorities when required by law or due to legal obligations arising from judicial duties or state authority.<\/p>\n
H. RETENTION PERIODS FOR YOUR PERSONAL DATA:
\nIn accordance with the KVKK, your personal data processed for the purposes stated in this notice will be deleted, destroyed, or anonymized when the purpose of processing is no longer valid and\/or the legal retention period has expired, pursuant to Article 7\/f.1. of the KVKK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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