This privacy notice has been prepared by Attorney İlknur Şahin, acting as the Data Controller under the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 ("KVKK"), in connection with services provided through the website yourturkeypermit.com.
Contact: info@yourturkeypermit.com
Address: Antalya / Turkey
1. Purpose of Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Preparation, submission, and follow-up of work and residence permit applications,
- Verification of identity and related documentation,
- Processing of payments and financial records related to the service,
- Communication with official authorities as required,
- Fulfillment of the contractual service and legal obligations.
2. Categories of Personal Data Processed
Depending on the service, the following categories of personal data may be processed:
- Identity information (name, surname, date of birth, passport number, nationality, etc.)
- Contact information (email, phone, address)
- Passport, residence/visa data, and application-related documents
- Payment confirmation data (card data is not stored; only transaction IDs)
- System logs (IP, access logs, cookies)
- If required, special categories of personal data (health reports, criminal records, biometric data, etc.)
3. Legal Basis
Your personal data is processed under KVKK based on:
- The necessity for the performance of a contract,
- Compliance with a legal obligation,
- Your explicit consent where special categories of personal data are involved.
4. Data Transfer
Your data may be transferred only to public authorities and service providers as necessary for the performance of your application. Your data will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.
5. Authorization for Application Procedures
In order to prepare, submit, and follow up on residence and/or work permit applications, personal data shared by users may be processed by authorized lawyers.
By using our services, clients authorize Attorney İlknur Şahin and Attorney Pelin Nasöz Ovalı to perform the necessary actions on their behalf within this scope, including submitting applications and uploading documents through e-Government and related systems.
6. Retention Period
Your personal data is retained for the duration of the service. After completion, data that is not required to be kept by law will be securely deleted or anonymized within 1 year. Data required by law will be kept for the legally mandated retention period.
7. Your Rights
Under KVKK Article 11, you have the right to:
- Learn whether your personal data is processed,
- Request information if your data is processed,
- Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data,
- Request deletion or anonymization of your data,
- Learn which third parties your data has been transferred to,
- Object to processing or request limitation,
- Claim compensation for damages.
Please submit requests via info@yourturkeypermit.com. Requests will be processed according to KVKK procedures and timelines.
8. Security
Technical, administrative, and physical measures are applied to protect your personal data. Payment transactions are processed via secure third-party payment providers, and credit card data is not stored on our servers.
9. Updates
This notice may be updated as necessary. The most recent version is always available at the website.
Last Updated: January 15, 2025