Privacy Policy – Turkish Exporters Directory (GDPR Compliant)

Data Controller

Kvanza Bilişim Teknolojileri Ltd. Şti.
Address: Esentepe Mah. Ecza Sk. Pol Center C Blok 4/1, Şişli, 34394 Istanbul, Turkey
KEP Email: kvanzabilisim@hs01.kep.tr
Mersis No: 0590057414000001
Website: https://www.turkishexporters.directory

1. Introduction

Kvanza Bilişim Teknolojileri Ltd. Şti. (“Company”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us through our website and planned mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation).

2. Types of Data Collected

Company Information: Company name, address, contact details (email, phone, etc.)
Authorized Person Information: Name and surname of the person authorized for export
Billing Information: Tax office, tax number, and billing address (if different from company address)
Account Credentials: Email and password for login
Cookies & Analytics Data: Usage data for website performance and analytics

Note: Payment information (credit card data, etc.) is not stored by the Company; it is processed only by the payment service provider.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Contractual necessity: To provide membership-based services and manage your account.
Consent: For sending newsletters, promotional emails, and optional analytics tracking.
Legitimate interest: To improve services, perform statistical analysis, and maintain security.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Registering and managing user accounts
Displaying exporter information to potential importers
Sending service-related and informational emails
Performing statistical analysis and improving services
Complying with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing

Your personal data is not shared with third parties, except with service providers who process data on our behalf (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services).
Payment data is processed only by the contracted payment provider.
Your data may be disclosed only if legally required by authorities.

6. Data Retention

Data is retained as long as your membership is active.
After membership termination, personal data is retained for 1 year for record purposes; informational emails may still be sent.
Data is deleted from our systems after the retention period.

7. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

Right of Access: Request information about your personal data we hold
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Right to Restrict Processing
Right to Data Portability
Right to Object to processing for legitimate interests or marketing
Right to Withdraw Consent at any time
Right to Lodge a Complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights: Contact us at kvanzabilisim@hs01.kep.tr or via registered mail.

9. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies for website functionality, analytics, and performance.

Mandatory cookies are always active.
Optional cookies (analytics, marketing) require your consent.
For detailed cookie information, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be published on the website, and the date of the last update will be indicated.

Last Updated: September 15, 2025