This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) is related to the collection of User data through the website www.gmdmoskay.com (the “Website”) operated by GMD Moskay Mühendislik Müşavirlik Limited Şirketi (“the Company”). It covers the types of User data collected, how the data is gathered, stored, shared under certain conditions, and the rights of the Users.

 

The Website uses cookies, which are categorized into session cookies and persistent cookies. These cookies function to remember preferences, compile data on your actions on the Website, improve technical performance, and provide tailored advertisements. Cookies are stored in the device’s browser or hard drive, allowing the device to be recognized. Session cookies expire once the browser is closed, while persistent cookies remain on your hard disk for a set period depending on the cookie’s function and type. You can remove persistent cookies or reject them by following the instructions in your browser’s “Help Center”. We encourage Users to remember the functionalities of cookies, such as improving technical performance, saving passwords, and retaining the contents of your cart when refreshing the page.

 

The data collected from Users interacting with the Website will be used, processed, securely stored, and shared with third parties in accordance with the User’s consent and applicable legal regulations.

 

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) defines “personally identifiable information” as: “(1) All information gathered by any institution that can be used to identify an individual, including but not limited to, name, identification number, date and place of birth, mother’s maiden name, biometric records, and any other personal, educational, financial, and employment data collected in connection with the individual.”

 

In this context, the User data collected, stored, and used by the Company through the Website includes the following types:

• Information about your computer, including IP address, geographic location, browser type and version, and operating system,

• Information regarding your visit and usage of the site, such as referral sources, visit duration, page views, and navigation paths,

• Information you provide when registering, such as your email address,

• Information you provide when creating a profile on the site, including name, profile picture, gender, birthdate, relationship status, interests, hobbies, educational and employment status, and address details,

• Name and email address when subscribing to our emails and/or newsletters,

• Information entered while using the Website services,

• Information generated while using the site, including frequency, time, and conditions of use,

• Information related to purchases, services, or transfers you make through the site, including your name, address, phone number, email address, and credit card details,

• Information you send to share content on the internet via the site, including username, profile picture, and the content of your post,

• Communication content and metadata related to communications you send via the site or email,

• Other personal information you provide to us.

 

The Company processes personal data in accordance with legal and ethical principles for specific, clear, and legitimate purposes, ensuring that the personal data is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant. The Company adheres to the principle that personal data should be processed in a lawful and fair manner, only for purposes compatible, limited, and proportionate to the intended purpose. Personal data is used for the following purposes:

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• Verifying identity details of individuals making purchases or initiating transactions via the Website,

• Recording address and other necessary contact information for communication purposes,

• Contacting customers regarding the terms, updates, and conditions of agreements entered into under the Distance Sales Contract and the Consumer Protection Law, and making necessary notifications,

• Organizing all records and documents related to processing in both electronic and paper formats,

• Fulfilling obligations undertaken under the Distance Sales Contract and the Consumer Protection Law,

• Providing information to public authorities as required by law regarding public safety,

• Offering product information, promotions, and campaigns based on customer interests to enhance the shopping experience,

• Improving customer satisfaction, understanding customer preferences, and using customer data for analysis, marketing, and promotional activities, including surveys through partnered organizations,

• Offering recommendations from our partners, keeping customers informed about services, addressing customer complaints and suggestions,

• Fulfilling legal obligations and exercising rights as per applicable legislation.

 

Personal data will be stored in digital environments for the duration required by the purpose of processing, subject to legal retention periods. When personal data is processed for multiple purposes, the data will be deleted, destroyed, or anonymized once the purposes no longer exist or upon the User’s request, as long as no legal restriction prevents deletion.

 

The Company follows the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and related decisions issued by the Personal Data Protection Board regarding the transfer of personal data. Except in exceptional cases stipulated in the law, personal data and sensitive personal data will not be shared with third parties without the User’s explicit consent.

 

In exceptional cases, the Company may disclose personal data to third parties, outside the scope of this Privacy Policy, as follows:

• To comply with mandatory legal regulations issued by authorized legal authorities,

• To fulfill the terms of agreements entered with users on the Website and other contracts,

• Upon request by authorized administrative and judicial authorities for an investigation or inquiry,

• In cases where providing information is necessary to protect the rights or safety of the Users.

 

As per KVKK, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• To learn whether your personal data is being processed,

• To request information if your personal data has been processed,

• To learn the purpose of processing and whether it is being used for its intended purpose,

• To know the third parties to whom your data has been transferred, both domestically and internationally,

• To request correction if your data is incomplete or inaccurate,

• To request deletion or destruction under the conditions specified in Article 7 of PDPL,

• To request notification of any changes made to the data to the third parties it has been transferred to,

• To object to results derived from exclusively automated systems processing that affect you negatively,

• To seek compensation for damages resulting from unlawful processing of personal data.

 

You may submit your request to exercise your rights using the application form as indicated in the Company’s guidelines and communication methods. GMD+MOSKAY will respond to the request within 30 days free of charge. However, if a fee is imposed by the Personal Data Protection Board, GMD+MOSKAY may charge the user according to the rates specified by the Board.

 

Please note that if you withdraw your explicit consent for the processing of personal data, you will be removed from any related membership programs, and any benefits derived from such processing will no longer be applicable from the date of withdrawal.