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PRIVACY POLICY AND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION INFORMATION TEXT

Last Update Date: 01.01.2026

This Privacy Policy and Personal Data Protection Information Text (“Text”), www.istcode.com This document has been prepared to inform users visiting the website about how their personal data is processed in accordance with the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data ("KVKK") and related legislation.

1. Data Controller

Your personal data is processed by the company listed below, acting as the data controller:

ISTCODE
Email: info@istcode.com
Phone: +90 536 831 81 72
Website: www.istcode.com

2. What Data Do We Collect?

www.istcode.com If you visit us or contact us, the following data about you may be processed:

      • Identity information: first name, last name

      • Contact information: email address, phone number, company information

      • Transaction security data: IP address, traffic information, log records, device and browser information.

      • Request/message content: contact form, request for quotation, meeting request, application, or email content.

      • Marketing data: campaign, newsletter, form completion, and conversion data.

      • Cookie data: information obtained from preference, session, performance, analytics, and marketing cookies.

    3. Purposes of Processing Personal Data

    Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

        • Operating and securing the website

        • Responding to your communication requests

        • Evaluation of proposals, collaboration, meeting and project requests.

        • Execution of service processes

        • Improving user experience

        • Measuring and analyzing site performance.

        • Fulfillment of legal obligations

        • With your explicit consent, marketing and informational communications may be conducted.

      According to the KVKK (Turkish Personal Data Protection Law), personal data must be processed for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes; and in a manner that is relevant to, limited to, and proportionate to the purpose for which it is processed.

      4. Method and Legal Basis for the Collection of Personal Data

      Your personal data;

          • Contact, offer or application forms located on our website,

          • email, phone and WhatsApp communications,

          • cookies and similar tracking technologies,

          • server and security logs,

          • digital advertising and analytics tools

        can be collected electronically via this method.

        This data;

            • directly related to the formation or performance of a contract,

            • fulfillment of legal obligations,

            • Data processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.,

            • the establishment, exercise or protection of a right,

            • your explicit consent is required where necessary

          Data can be processed based on legal grounds. The Personal Data Protection Law's obligation to inform and data processing principles define this framework.

          5. Transfer of Personal Data

          Your personal data will be processed in a limited manner, in accordance with the law, to enable the fulfillment of the above purposes;

              • to the technology suppliers from whom we receive hosting and infrastructure services,

              • to analytics, advertising, email and communication tool providers,

              • to information technology, security, legal and accounting consultants,

              • to authorized public institutions and organizations,

              • legally authorized private persons

            transferable.

            When it comes to transferring data abroad, protection measures in accordance with the applicable legislation are taken as the basis.

            6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

            Our website may use cookies to improve user experience, ensure secure website operation, measure performance, and conduct marketing activities.

            The types of cookies we generally use are as follows:

                • Mandatory cookies: It is necessary for the basic functions of the site.

                • Preference cookies: It remembers language, region, and user preferences.

                • Analytical/performance cookies: It helps measure site usage.

                • Marketing cookies: It can be used in advertising and retargeting processes.

              According to the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority's (KVKK) cookie guidelines, appropriate information must be provided for non-essential cookies, and explicit consent must be obtained where necessary. Therefore, a cookie preference panel may be offered on our site depending on the nature of the cookies used.

              7. Personal Data Retention Period

              Your personal data will be stored for the periods stipulated in the relevant legislation or for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it is processed. Upon expiration of this period, the data will be deleted, destroyed, or anonymized in accordance with the legislation. This approach is consistent with the retention period principle in the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).

              8. Data Security Measures

              ISTCODE implements reasonable technical and administrative measures to prevent the unlawful processing and access of personal data and to ensure the secure storage of data. However, it cannot be guaranteed that data transmission over the internet is completely risk-free.

              9. Your Rights as a Data Subject

              Under Article 11 of the KVKK (Turkish Personal Data Protection Law), you have the following rights:

                  • To find out whether your personal data is being processed.

                  • If it has been processed, request information about it.

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

                  • Knowing the third parties to whom it is transferred, whether domestically or internationally.

                  • Requesting corrections if it is incomplete or incorrectly processed.

                  • Requesting its deletion or destruction if the conditions are met.

                  • Requesting that corrections, deletions, or destructions be notified to the transferred third parties.

                  • You have the right to object to an unfavorable outcome resulting from analysis performed exclusively by automated systems.

                  • You have the right to claim compensation for damages you have suffered as a result of an unlawful act.

                These rights are granted to data subjects under the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).

                10. Application Method

                You can submit your requests under the KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law), along with information verifying your identity, through the following communication channels:

                Email: info@istcode.com

                Applications will be evaluated as soon as possible, and no later than within the legal time limits, according to their nature.

                11. Third-Party Links

                Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. ISTCODE is not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. It is recommended that you review the privacy policies of the relevant third parties separately.

                12. Amendments

                ISTCODE reserves the right to make changes to this Text in accordance with legislative changes, technical requirements or operational needs. Current text www.istcode.com It enters into force on the date of its publication.