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Altuğ Kimya A.Ş. Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy governs the principles followed by Altuğ Kimya A.Ş. (“Altuğ Kimya”) in collecting and using personal data obtained through its website (“Website”) based on the consent of the users (“User(s)”).
Personal Data That May Be Collected
Depending on Users’ access to and interactions with the Website, Altuğ Kimya may collect the following personal data of Users:
Identity Information
Transaction Security Information
IP Information
Legal Process and Compliance Information
Contact Information
Request/Complaint Management Information
User Information
Event Management Information
User Transaction Information
Other information that may be necessary to fulfill services related to the Website and considered personal data under the Personal Data Protection Law and related legislation may also be collected. Users explicitly consent to the processing of data they share with Altuğ Kimya within the scope and purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Under Articles 3 and 7 of the Personal Data Protection Law, data anonymized irreversibly will not be considered personal data and will not be subject to this Privacy Policy.
Use of Cookies
During Users’ navigation on the Website, data such as visited sections and clicked areas are collected automatically using “cookies.” These are statistical data meant to make content easier to access for Users during subsequent visits. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but Users can change browser settings to block or notify about cookies.
Altuğ Kimya may also use cookies to associate Users’ behavior on the Website with their browsers for online behavioral advertising and marketing purposes, creating remarketing lists based on page views, visit duration, and goal completions. Ads may then be shown based on Users’ interests on the Website or other sites in display ad networks.
Purpose of Data Use
Altuğ Kimya processes collected personal data to enable Users to benefit from the Website, register memberships (if applicable), improve and develop services, promote new services, inform Users accordingly, communicate with Users, and fulfill obligations arising from the nature of its services.
Personal data may also be processed anonymously for reporting, statistical evaluation, database creation, and market research without disclosing User identity. With User consent, data may be used for direct marketing, stored, shared with third parties, and used to inform Users about products, services, maintenance, and support.
In accordance with Articles 5 and 8 of the Personal Data Protection Law and relevant exceptions, Altuğ Kimya may process and share personal data without User consent in cases such as:
Explicitly provided by law
Protection of life or bodily integrity of those unable to consent
Necessity for contract formation or performance between User and Altuğ Kimya
Fulfillment of legal obligations
Public disclosure by the User
Necessity for establishment, use, or protection of a right
Legitimate interests of Altuğ Kimya without harming Users’ fundamental rights and freedoms
Data Sharing
Altuğ Kimya may share Users’ personal data and derived data with third parties for service delivery purposes, including external service providers, hosting providers, legal offices, research companies, call centers, etc. Users consent that these third parties may store their data on servers anywhere in the world within the stated purposes.
User Rights Regarding Data Access and Correction
Users have the right to:
Learn if their personal data is processed
Request information if data is processed
Learn the purpose and appropriateness of data processing
Know third parties to whom data is transferred domestically or abroad
Request correction of incomplete or incorrect data
Request deletion or destruction of data per legal provisions
Request notification of correction, deletion, or destruction to third parties
Object to automated data processing resulting in unfavorable decisions
Claim compensation for damages caused by unlawful data processing
Users can submit requests via the Data Subject Application Form. Altuğ Kimya will respond in writing or electronically, free of charge unless additional costs are mandated by law.
Users commit that their information provided to Altuğ Kimya is accurate, complete, and up-to-date and agree to update it as needed. Altuğ Kimya is not responsible for consequences arising from inaccurate information.
Users acknowledge that requests preventing the use of their personal data may limit full use of Altuğ Kimya’s services, accepting any resulting responsibility.
Data Retention Period
Altuğ Kimya retains personal data for the duration necessary to fulfill service obligations. Data may also be retained within legal limitation periods for defense in potential disputes.
Security Measures, Commitments, and Liability
Altuğ Kimya commits to taking necessary technical and administrative measures to:
Prevent unlawful processing
Prevent unlawful access
Secure personal data storage
Altuğ Kimya is not responsible for privacy policies or content of linked external applications.
Altuğ Kimya disclaims liability for damages arising from the use of personal data in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
Users of the Website are deemed to have read and accepted all terms. Altuğ Kimya reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy without prior notice. The updated policy becomes effective when presented to the User by any means.