Last Updated: 01.01.2025

Thank you for choosing Takımca Danışmanlık A.Ş. (“Takımca,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal data when individuals (“you,” “your”) visit our website(s), communicate with us, or use any of our services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

If you do not agree with these terms, you should refrain from using Takımca’s Services.

1. WHO WE ARE

Takımca Danışmanlık A.Ş.
 Barbaros Mah. Begonya Sk. Nidakule Ataşehir Batı Blok No: 1 / 2
 Ataşehir, İSTANBUL, TURKEY
 Tax ID: 8161289302
 Email: [email protected]

When this Privacy Policy refers to “Takımca,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” it is referring to Takımca Danışmanlık A.Ş.  as the entity responsible for processing your personal data.

2. APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE

This Policy applies to all personal data processed by Takımca in connection with our Services, including but not limited to personal data collected via our website, communication channels (email, phone, etc.), or during the course of providing consulting or other professional services.

This Policy does not apply to any third-party websites, services, or applications, even if they are accessible through links on our website. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites or services you visit.

3. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

Depending on your interaction with Takımca, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

  1. Contact Information
    • Name, email address, telephone number, postal address, title/position.

  2. Business or Organization Details
    • Company or institution name, job role, and related organizational details.

  3. Payment and Financial Data
    • Billing address, transaction records, limited payment-related details (e.g., invoice information).
    • Note: Sensitive payment details (credit/debit card numbers) are typically handled by third-party payment processors.

  4. Technical Data
    • IP address, browser details, device identifiers, operating system, time and date of visit, referring URLs, and pages visited.

  5. Communications
    • Information you provide when contacting us via email, phone, or chat, including your queries, feedback, or other communications.

  6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
    • Data collected through cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies. (See our Cookie Policy for more details.)

4. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR DATA

  1. Direct Collection: When you submit forms on our website, engage our services, subscribe to newsletters, or communicate with us directly.
  2. Automated Means: Through cookies, server logs, and similar technologies that collect Technical Data.
  3. Third-Party Sources: In certain cases, we may receive your data from public databases, marketing partners, or other third parties, always in compliance with applicable laws.

5. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases, depending on jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, KVKK):

  1. Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for a specific purpose (e.g., marketing communications).
  2. Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for performing a contract or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
  3. Legitimate Interests: Where we have a legitimate interest in processing your data that is not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms (e.g., improving Services, ensuring IT security).
  4. Legal Obligation: Where we are required to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.

6. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  1. Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our consulting and professional services.
  2. Client Relationship Management: To manage relationships, including billing, communication, and account management.
  3. Communication: To respond to inquiries, send notifications, and update you about our offerings.
  4. Marketing: To send promotional materials or newsletters (if you have opted in, where required by law).
  5. Analytics: To analyze usage, trends, and to improve our Services and user experience.
  6. Security: To detect, prevent, or investigate potential fraud, malicious activity, or violations of our policies.
  7. Compliance: To comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including governmental or regulatory requests.

7. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURES

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data under these circumstances:

  1. Service Providers (Subprocessors)
    • We engage trusted third parties to perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, data hosting, marketing support). These providers are contractually obligated to protect personal data and only use it for the specified purpose.

  2. Business Transfers
    • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any significant changes regarding the ownership or use of your personal data.

  3. Legal Requirements
    • We may disclose data where required by law or in response to valid requests by governmental authorities.

  4. Consent
    • We may share your data with third parties if we obtain your explicit consent for such sharing.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Depending on your location, the personal data we collect may be transferred and stored in countries outside of your jurisdiction. Where required by law, we implement safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or compliance with KVKK cross-border data transfer rules) to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

9. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

  1. Security Measures
    • We maintain commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing and accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
    • Despite our efforts, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  2. Retention
    • We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is legally required or permitted.
    • After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize the data.

10. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, KVKK), you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your data and information about how it is processed.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Ask us to delete or remove personal data when there is no compelling reason for us to continue processing it.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request the restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any consent you previously provided for data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
 Email: [email protected]
 We may require verification of your identity before responding to your request.

11. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze trends, administer the Services, and gather demographic information. For more details on how we use cookies, including how to manage your cookie preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Takımca does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16 (or under the age of majority as defined by local law). If you believe a child has provided us with their personal data without parental consent, please contact us. We will take steps to delete such data as soon as reasonably possible.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of our Services after any such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the changes, please discontinue using the Services.

14. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to submit a complaint, please contact us at:

Takımca Danışmanlık A.Ş.
 Barbaros Mah. Begonya Sk. Nidakule Ataşehir Batı Blok No: 1 / 2
 Ataşehir, İSTANBUL, TURKEY
 Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Takımca Danışmanlık A.Ş. recommends consulting a qualified legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable data protection and privacy laws.

By using Takımca’s Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.