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You can find detailed information about the protection of your personal data, privacy, and the use of cookies in our policies below.

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that BKS KALIP protects personal data in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK) published in the Official Gazette dated April 7, 2016, No. 29677, and with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies within the European Union and, to a certain extent, outside the EU.
Our policy fully complies with the current national and international data protection legislation.

At BKS KALIP, we collect and process personal data that are necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations arising from the services we provide to our customers and to deliver faster and higher-quality services. When necessary, and only to the extent required, your personal data may be shared with our business partners and suppliers for the execution of business operations, provided that all necessary security measures are taken.

Our company recognizes its responsibility to protect and legally safeguard personal data, which is established as a constitutional right and supported by various laws. In this regard, we take great care to ensure that the personal data you entrust to us are used securely and only for their intended purposes.


II. SCOPE

These terms and conditions define the principles regarding the processing and protection of all personal data managed by BKS KALIP.
Such data may include information provided by you during a transaction or application, data transmitted to us by third parties such as your employer or payment provider, or data generated automatically during the execution of related processes.

We hereby declare that any personal data shared with us are transmitted based on your explicit and verifiable consent. No personal data can be collected or shared by our company without such consent.

This policy explains:

  • What data we collect

  • Why we collect it

  • How we collect it

  • For what purposes and under what conditions data may be shared

  • The exceptions to data sharing without your consent

  • How you can access your data

  • How you can control or request deletion of your data

  • The measures taken to prevent unlawful processing


III. TERMS OF USE

What personal data do we collect?
We do not collect any special categories of personal data. We only collect basic information such as your name, surname, contact details (telephone number, email address, postal address) with your consent, in order to provide our services to you.

Why do we collect this information?
We collect this data to provide our services and to inform you about our offerings.

How do we collect it?
Your personal data may be collected when you fill out a contact or career form, subscribe to our newsletter, submit a question, participate in surveys, contests, or promotional campaigns, or visit our website.

For what purpose and under what conditions do we share data?
BKS KALIP processes and, when necessary, shares personal data in compliance with the KVKK and GDPR, or when required by contractual obligations.
According to Article 5/2 of the KVKK, data may be processed or shared without explicit consent in the following cases:

a) When expressly permitted by law.
b) When necessary to protect the life or physical integrity of a person who is unable to express consent.
c) When processing is required for the establishment or performance of a contract.
ç) When necessary to fulfill the data controller’s legal obligations.
d) When the data have been made public by the data subject.
e) When processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or protection of a legal right.
f) When processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.

In these cases, the data subject does not have the right to request deletion of their data until the legal justification for processing ceases to exist. Once such justification no longer applies—for example, upon termination of the service and expiration of legal retention requirements—you may request the deletion of your data by contacting BKS KALIP at info@bkskalip.com.

How can you access your data?
BKS KALIP’s primary principle, in line with the KVKK, is to process only as much data as necessary and only for as long as required, while ensuring access is granted solely to authorized personnel.
All measures taken and processes implemented are duly registered in the Data Controllers’ Registry (VERBIS), accessible at kvkk.gov.tr.

Your rights under Article 11 of the KVKK include:
a) To learn whether personal data are being processed,
b) To request information regarding processed data,
c) To learn the purpose of processing and whether it is being used accordingly,
ç) To learn the third parties to whom data are transferred domestically or abroad,
d) To request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data.

Do you have the right to request deletion of your data?
Yes. While we are providing services to you, you may request deletion of your data at any time through the contact channels provided.

What measures are taken against unlawful processing?
As the data controller, BKS KALIP is directly responsible for the protection and storage of personal data.
In accordance with the KVKK, the official data controller details are as follows:

  • Data Controller: BKS KALIP MAK. YED. PAR. OTOM. İNŞ. SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.

  • Data Controller Contact: info@bkskalip.com


VI. OTHER PROVISIONS

In the event of any inconsistency between this policy and the provisions of the KVKK or other applicable legislation, the relevant provisions of the KVKK and GDPR shall prevail.
These Terms and Conditions for the Protection and Use of Personal Data have been prepared by the management of BKS KALIP.

This policy has been prepared to inform you, our customers, about the processing of your personal data by BKS KALIP, acting as the data controller in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK).

Data Controller
The data controller is the legal entity responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data, as well as establishing and managing the data recording system.

Collection, Processing, and Purpose of Personal Data
Your personal data will be processed by BKS KALIP for purposes including, but not limited to, creating your membership, enabling your access to BKS KALIP services, managing events and organizational processes, and ensuring you benefit from special advantages provided to members. The relevant departments will carry out the necessary operations and related processes to conduct BKS KALIP’s activities, provide its products and services to beneficiaries, and carry out promotional activities in accordance with the data processing conditions and purposes specified in Articles 5 and 6 of KVKK.

Transfer of Processed Personal Data
The personal data collected may be transferred to our business partners, suppliers, legally authorized public authorities, and private entities for purposes including membership creation, accessing BKS KALIP services, event and organizational management, notification of relevant activities, and providing members with special benefits. Such transfers will be conducted in accordance with the personal data processing conditions and purposes stated in Articles 8 and 9 of KVKK. (See KV Usage and Protection Terms)

Methods and Legal Basis for Collecting Personal Data
Your personal data is collected through any verbal, written, or electronic means, including email communication, membership forms, or other channels, for the purposes stated above. The data collected under this legal basis may also be processed and transferred for the purposes mentioned in Sections (1) and (2) of this policy in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of KVKK.

Processing Personal Data with Explicit Consent
If the purposes specified in Articles 5 and 6 of KVKK cannot be fulfilled, we process personal data with your explicit consent. In this context, personal data such as name, surname, and contact information may be processed and shared for promotional and informational purposes related to BKS KALIP, based on the consent provided by our customers.

Rights of Personal Data Owners under Article 11 of KVKK
Subject to the exceptions stated in Article 28 (“Exemptions”) of KVKK, you have the following rights under Article 11:

  • To learn whether your personal data has been processed,

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

  • To learn the purpose of processing and whether personal data is used appropriately,

  • To know the third parties to whom personal data has been transferred domestically or abroad,

  • To request correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data and have the relevant process communicated to third parties,

  • To request deletion or destruction of personal data if the reasons for processing no longer apply, with notification to third parties,

  • To object to automatic analysis of your processed data resulting in adverse outcomes,

  • To claim compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing of personal data.

To exercise these rights, you may submit your request in writing or via other methods defined by the Personal Data Protection Board. Since no alternative method has been specified yet, your application must currently be submitted in writing to BKS KALIP. You may deliver your written request in person to the contact office listed on our website www.bkskalip.com, send it via email to info@bkskalip.com, through a notary, or by other means specified in KVKK.

When you visit our website, we may place information on your computer in the form of cookies. Most internet browsers allow you to delete cookies from your hard drive, block them, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. For more information, please refer to your browser’s help files and usage instructions.

What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer by a website to remember your preferences and personalize your online experience. Cookies perform various functions on the BKS KALIP Turkey website, including smoother navigation between pages, storing your preferences, and improving your overall browsing experience. Cookies help make the interaction between you and the website faster and easier. Different types of cookies track and record different activities.


Functional Cookies

These cookies allow users to view the BKS KALIP website, use its features, and access restricted areas. Information collected by these cookies is not used for marketing purposes.

If functional cookies are disabled, the following may occur:

  • Certain sections of bkskalip.com may become unusable.

  • We may provide less support for users.

  • The website may not remember your preferences if you do not view or use a specific feature.


Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies help improve the BKS KALIP Turkey website. They collect information about how visitors use the website, such as the most visited pages or the number of error messages displayed. This data helps us understand how users navigate the site and identify areas for improvement. The information stored in these cookies never reveals personal data that could identify you.


Marketing and Other Cookies

These cookies collect information about your browsing habits to display content, advertisements, and visuals that match your interests. They remember the websites you visit, and this information may be shared with third parties, such as advertisers.

We use third-party advertising and social media services to manage ads on our website, deliver targeted advertising on other sites, and enable social sharing functions. Cookies placed by third parties are not accessible or controlled by BKS KALIP; they are used solely by the respective third party. Our knowledge and control over these cookies, their data, and usage purposes are limited.


How Can I Manage My Cookie Settings?

Cookies enhance your experience on BKS KALIP Turkey websites, but you may choose to disable them if you prefer. Disabling cookies may prevent the website from remembering your preferences, delivering personalized content, or improving your experience.

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