This privacy notice has been prepared in accordance with the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data ("KVKK") to inform you about the purposes for which personal data obtained through our website is processed, how it is protected, and what rights you have.
The information you share when you visit our website, fill out the contact form, or subscribe to our newsletter is processed solely for the purpose of providing our services, managing communication processes, and improving user experience. Your personal data is protected in accordance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) and with the necessary technical and administrative security measures in place.
Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) Information Text
Below is basic information regarding the personal data processed in connection with visits to our website, communication requests, and newsletter subscriptions.
Data Controller
Your personal data is processed by Müge Çiğdem as the data controller under the KVKK (Turkish Personal Data Protection Law).
Contact: info@mugecigdem.com
Personal Data Processed
The following data may be processed through website usage and forms:
Identity/Contact Information: Full name (if provided), email address
Communication Content: Your message, request, and correspondence records.
Technical Data: Log/data records such as IP address, browser type, device information, visit date/duration, page views.
Cookie Data: Preferences and analytical information regarding site usage (if any)
Note: If you enter data in non-mandatory fields, that data will only be processed to the extent you provide it.
Purposes of Processing Personal Data
Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:
We will receive your communication requests and get back to you.
Subscribing to our newsletter will send you informational emails (depending on your subscription preference).
To execute service processes and provide record/operation management.
Measuring, analyzing, and improving website performance.
Ensuring security, detecting abuse/suspicious transactions.
Legal Reasons and Data Transfer
Legal Reasons
Your personal data may be processed based on the legal grounds set forth in Article 5 of the KVKK (Law on Protection of Personal Data). For example:
It must be necessary for the establishment/exercise/protection of a right.
Legitimate interest of the data controller (provided that it does not prejudice your fundamental rights and freedoms)
Your explicit consent is required (especially in cases such as newsletter mailing).
Data Transfer
As a rule, your personal data will not be shared with third parties. However, if it is necessary for the provision of the service, sharing may be made with the following parties only to the extent necessary and in accordance with the KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law):
Website infrastructure/hosting providers
Email delivery service and technical support providers
Legally authorized public institutions (where legal obligation exists)
Storage Period and Your Rights
Storage Time
Your personal data will be stored for the period necessary for the processing purpose and taking into account the limitation periods/retention periods stipulated in the relevant legislation. When the purpose ceases to exist, the data will be deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.
Your Rights (KVKK Article 11)
You may exercise the following rights at any time:
Find out if your data is being processed.
If it has been processed, request information about it.
To understand the purpose of the processing and whether it is being used for that purpose.
Requesting correction if it is incomplete/incorrect.
Requesting deletion/destruction when legal conditions are met.
To learn the third parties to whom it has been transferred and to request a correction/deletion notification.
You can object to a decision against you based solely on analysis by automated systems.
You have the right to claim compensation for damages you have suffered due to an unlawful act.
You can submit your applications via email to info@mugecigdem.com .