PRIVACY POLICY AND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION DISCLOSURE TEXT

As https://prokvk.com.tr/, in our capacity as the Data Controller, this Privacy Policy and Personal Data Protection Disclosure Text (“Privacy Policy”) explains the scope of protection provided by https://prokvk.com.tr/, (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) regarding the personal data of our esteemed members, visitors, and customers, taking into account the matters relating to the privacy of private life pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”).

Privacy Policy Agreement

The provisions set forth below by https://prokvk.com.tr/ regulate the delivery of information and services provided to our esteemed users. Every user who uses the application and fills out information/communication forms for any purpose shall be deemed to have read and accepted the provisions contained in the PROKVK Terms of Service.

Terms and Conditions

All content and documents contained in the application are the property of Akkaş Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi. This content and these documents may not be copied, used online or in printed form, or reproduced. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may print out document pages within the application content for your personal use.

In the event that any content produced by Akkaş Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi is to be used for news purposes, a source link must be directed to the main page of https://prokvk.com.tr/ or to the specific sub-page from which the citation was made.

Although measures have been taken within existing capabilities to ensure that https://prokvk.com.tr/ is free of viruses and similar malicious software, the user is obliged to provide their own virus protection system and ensure the necessary protection for ultimate security. In this context, the user accepts that they are solely responsible for all errors and their direct or indirect consequences that may occur in their own software and operating systems due to using the PROKVK application.

All kinds of prices, information, images, explanations, and news (briefly “information”) contained on https://prokvk.com.tr/ and its mobile application are for promotional and informational purposes only. The user may under no circumstances claim that the information contained in the application is erroneous or that they have suffered damages based on this information. When the user intends to perform a transaction based on the information, they accept that they are obliged to obtain the ultimate and reliable information from https://prokvk.com.tr/, and that Akkaş Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi holds no liability for the lack of up-to-date information published on the website.

https://prokvk.com.tr/ reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change the content of the site at any time, to modify or terminate any service provided to users, and to delete user information and data registered in the applications. Although all measures have been taken to ensure that the website and application are error-free, no warranty is given regarding existing or potential errors on the site.

In the event of a criminal complaint or official investigation request directed at the user by official authorities, and/or if it is detected that the user has carried out any electronic sabotage or attack that will hinder or alter the operation of https://prokvk.com.tr/ systems, https://prokvk.com.tr/ has the right to investigate the user’s identity information and notify the legal authorities.

When you visit the website, https://prokvk.com.tr/ may collect personal information about you directly (in the event you provide the requested information) or indirectly (e.g., communication/information form entry logs).

https://prokvk.com.tr/ will not collect personally identifiable information about you (such as name, address, telephone number, or e-mail address) (“personal information”) unless you provide it voluntarily. If you provide your personal information to https://prokvk.com.tr/, it will store this information for purposes such as tracking sales information and contacting you. Furthermore, https://prokvk.com.tr/ may transfer this information to other corporate group companies within its structure for the same purposes. If you provide us with personal information that has not been requested from you, you consent to our use of this information in the manner specified in this application.

Due to the inherent nature of the internet, information may circulate on the internet without adequate security measures and may be intercepted and used by unauthorized persons. This use and any damages resulting from such use are not under the responsibility of https://prokvk.com.tr/.

In some cases, non-personally identifiable information may be collected. Examples of this type of information include the type of internet browser you use, your operating system, and the domain name of the site from which you reached our site via a link or advertisement.

Information may be placed on your computer when you visit the application. This information will be in the form of a cookie or a similar file format and will assist us in several ways. For example, cookies allow us to tailor the application and advertisements to your interests and preferences. Almost all internet browsers have options to delete cookies from your hard drive, prevent them from being written, or receive a warning message before they are saved. For more information on this matter, please refer to your browser’s help files and usage information.

In disputes that may arise between users and Akkaş Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi, the electronic records of https://prokvk.com.tr/ shall be accepted as conclusive evidence.

https://prokvk.com.tr/ reserves the right to modify, renew, or cancel any article of the “PROKVK Terms of Service” without prior notice. Any provision that is modified, renewed, or repealed shall be effective for all users as of its publication date.

The https://prokvk.com.tr/ website has been published in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Türkiye. Laws of Türkiye shall apply to the resolution of any disputes, and Turkish courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

The contact form and information form data/records on the site are kept under log. These records can only be used as legal evidence by https://prokvk.com.tr/. The information conveyed by https://prokvk.com.tr/ is non-binding in nature.

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION LAW DISCLOSURE TEXT

I. Purposes of Processing Personal Data and Personal Data Groups Subject to Data Processing Activity

Personal data within the groups specified below are processed by the Application, either partially or fully via automated means, or by non-automated means provided that they form part of a data filing system.

Personal Data Categories

I.a) Identity Information: Personal data containing information regarding the identity of the person; such as first name-last name, and the username specified by the user.

I.b) Contact Information: Personal data such as telephone number, address, and e-mail address.

I.c) Transaction Security Information: Personal data processed to ensure the technical, administrative, and legal security of both the data subject and this application while conducting its activities, which associates the relevant data subject with the transaction and demonstrates that the person is authorized to perform said transaction.

I.d) Customer Transaction Information: Personal data processed regarding information, documents, and records indicating any customer transaction results created within the scope of the legal relationship between the Application and the data subject.

I.e) Legal Transaction and Compliance Information: Personal data processed within the scope of determination, tracking, and performance of legal receivables, rights, and obligations, as well as compliance with legal obligations and Application policies.

I.f) Request/Complaint Management Information: Personal data relating to the receipt and evaluation of any request or complaint directed to the Application.

I.g) Reputation Management Information: Personal data associated with the person and collected for the purpose of protecting the reputation of Akkaş Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi (for example, posts made regarding the Application).

II. Methods of Collecting Your Personal Data

Although the personal data of members, individuals purchasing services, and page visitors may vary depending on the service provided by the Application and the Application’s services and activities; they may be collected verbally, in writing, or electronically through automated or non-automated methods, via parties from whom services complementary to or an extension of activities are received, contracted institutions, support service organizations, the website, social media channels, mobile applications, and similar means.

III. For Which Purposes Do We Process Your Personal Data?

Your personal data may be processed by the Website, its affiliated companies/institutions, and other real and/or legal persons specified in Article IV below, for the purpose of fulfilling obligations required or mandated by legal regulations, and for other purposes specified in the KVKK, including but not limited to:

Carrying out and conducting studies on planning, customer satisfaction, complaint management, reputation research, event management, legal compliance, auditing, and financial affairs processes,
Fulfilling any necessary transactions to provide and present opportunities such as membership, invitations, and benefit from events for your use,
Informing you about their services within the scope of the purposes and activities of the Website and its affiliated companies/institutions and other real and/or legal persons specified in Article IV below,
Offering you the opportunity to benefit from products, services, and opportunities related to their fields of activity,
Informing you about the services and contents to be offered within their structure,
Utilizing data for commercial purposes in line with the interests and policies of the Website,
Evaluating and analyzing personal data and information in statistical studies without disclosing identity for the improvement of services,
Notifying you of Application innovations,
Informing you about the information, events, and services you request,
Processing your personal data, preferences, transactions, browsing time, and details in channels where you log in using your username and password, together with other obtained data,
Managing the website/application,
Ensuring the security of your personal data retained by the Website and transferring your data for storage purposes to this end,
Performing copying/backup operations to prevent data loss,
Sending commercial electronic messages subject to obtaining separate explicit consent in accordance with the legal legislation,
Sending notifications regarding Website memberships (renewal, expiration, etc.) and establishing any form of communication with you,
Notifying changes, innovations, and similar updates that may occur in newly offered services and products, personal data policies, and membership conditions,
Using data in news regarding the Website to be featured in written, visual media, and the press to the extent permitted by legal regulations.

IV. To Whom and For Which Purpose Do We Transfer Your Personal Data?

Your collected personal data may be transferred to domestic individuals and institutions from whom we receive cloud storage services, our legal and financial advisors, Website officials, legally authorized public institutions, and other real or official/private legal entities with whom we have a contractual relationship to ensure the continuity of the services provided through the Website, in accordance with the fundamental principles envisaged by the KVKK and within the framework of the personal data processing conditions and purposes specified in Articles 8 and 9 of the KVKK.

V. How Long Will Your Personal Data Be Processed?

In accordance with the KVKK, your personal data will be deleted, destroyed, or continued to be used by anonymization by us pursuant to Article 7, Paragraph 1 of the KVKK when the purpose requiring its processing ceases to exist and/or when the statutory limitation periods for which we are obliged to process your data as the Website expire.

VI. What Measures Do We Take to Protect Data Security?

The Website undertakes to take the necessary technical and administrative measures and to have the necessary audits performed to ensure the appropriate level of security for the purpose of:

Preventing the unlawful processing of personal data,
Preventing unlawful access to personal data, and ensuring the protection of personal data,

under the conditions specified in the KVKK and other relevant legislation or expressed in this Privacy Policy and KVKK Disclosure Text. https://prokvk.com.tr/ shall not disclose the personal data it has obtained regarding our members, who are data subjects, to third parties in violation of the provisions of this Privacy Policy and KVKK, and shall not use it for purposes other than processing.

VII. What is a Cookie and Cookie Policy?

The Website may use cookies to enable you to utilize its site efficiently and to improve your user experience. You can access the relevant cookie policy at https://prokvk.com.tr/cerezpolitikasi/.

VIII. What Are Your Rights as a Data Subject?

Pursuant to Article 11 of the KVK Law, data subjects have the right to:

Learn whether their personal data is processed or not,
Request information if their personal data has been processed,
Learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether they are used appropriately for their purpose,
Know the third parties to whom personal data are transferred domestically or abroad,
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Request rectification of personal data if it is processed incompletely or inaccurately, and request notification of the transaction made within this scope to third parties to whom personal data has been transferred,
Request the deletion or destruction of personal data in the event that the reasons requiring its processing cease to exist, despite the fact that it has been processed in accordance with the provisions of the KVK Law and other relevant laws, and request notification of the transaction made within this scope to third parties to whom personal data has been transferred,
Object to the occurrence of a result against the person himself/herself by analyzing the processed data exclusively through automated systems,
Demand the compensation of the damage in case of suffering damage due to unlawful processing of personal data.

In the event that you convey your requests regarding your aforementioned rights to kurumsal@akkasgroup.com with your necessary contact information, your applications will be evaluated and concluded as soon as possible and within 30 (thirty) days at the latest.

You can always notify Akkaş Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi of changes and/or updates regarding your personal data through the communication channels mentioned above. In order for third parties to make an application request on behalf of personal data subjects, a special power of attorney issued through a notary public must be present on behalf of the person who will apply.

The Data Subject undertakes that the information subject to this Disclosure Text is complete, accurate, and up to date, and that they will immediately update this information in case of any changes. Akkaş Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi shall have no liability if the Data Subject has not provided up-to-date information.

As the Data Subject, you declare and accept that you may not be able to fully benefit from the operation of the Application in the event that you make a request that will result in the non-use of any of your personal data by the Company, and that any liability arising within this scope will belong to you.

IX. Can We Change the Privacy Policy and KVKK Disclosure Text?

Akkaş Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi may amend the provisions of this Privacy Policy at any time. The current Privacy Policy becomes effective on the date it is presented to the data subject by any method.