This Privacy Policy relates to the processing of personal data you provide through the website operated by ŞEKERCİLER SANAYİ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ (“Şekerciler” or the “Company”).
Data Controller:
Şekerciler Sanayi Ticaret Limited Şirketi
Address: 2. Organize Sanayi Bölgesi 2. Cd No:11, Yeşilyurt / Malatya / Türkiye
Phone: +90 422 244 00 51
E-mail: sekerciler@sekerciler.net
This policy covers the processing of personal data such as name-surname, company name, and phone number shared primarily through the contact form, as well as e-mail addresses provided for newsletter subscription. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read this policy.
What Data Do We Collect?
- Contact Form: Name-surname, company/title, phone number, e-mail address, and message content (including any information you provide in the free text field).
- Newsletter: E-mail address and subscription preferences.
- Technical Data: Mandatory cookies, IP address, and browser information (solely for operating the website and ensuring security). If marketing cookies are to be used, separate consent will be obtained.
Our Processing Purposes and Legal Grounds
- Handling requests/offers and communication processes: Responding to your inquiries, managing pre-contractual processes such as offers and negotiations. (KVKK Art. 5/2-c: establishment/performance of a contract; Art. 5/2-f: legitimate interest)
- Customer relations and record-keeping: Fulfilling our obligations and maintaining proof against authorized persons/institutions. (Art. 5/2-ç, ğ, f)
- Newsletter and commercial communications: Sending information about products/services and promotional campaigns. (Art. 5/1: explicit consent; Law No. 6563 and related regulations)
You may withdraw your consent at any time; such withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.
Retention Periods
- Contact forms: 3 years from the date of the last processing (longer periods may apply if required by law).
- Newsletter: Until the subscription is canceled; upon cancellation, data is deleted or anonymized.
- Log and security records: Between 6 months and 2 years, in accordance with applicable legislation.
Data Transfers
For the execution of our business processes, data may be transferred to our domestic service providers, including those providing hosting, e-mail/messaging, newsletter delivery (e-mail service providers), security, and consultancy services.
In cases where a transfer abroad is required (e.g., if the e-mail newsletter infrastructure is located outside the country), your explicit consent will be obtained separately, and information regarding the country/service provider will be shared with you.
Security
Personal data is protected through administrative and technical measures (such as access control, transmission encryption, authorization, logging, and regular backups). Reasonable security safeguards are applied against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Cookies
Mandatory cookies are used for the operation of our website. In the event that statistical/marketing cookies are used, a cookie notice and preference management options will be provided.
Your Rights (Article 11 of the KVKK)
By applying to us, you have the right to:
Learn whether your personal data is being processed,
Request information if it has been processed,
Learn whether it is used in line with its purpose,
Know the third parties to whom it has been transferred at home or abroad,
Request the correction or updating of your data,
Request the deletion/anonymization of your data if the reasons requiring its processing no longer exist,
Object to any outcome to your detriment arising from analysis by automated systems,
Demand compensation in case of damage due to unlawful processing of your data.
Application Methods
You may submit your applications under the subject line “KVKK Application” through the following channels:
In writing to our company address,
Via our Registered Electronic Mail (KEP) address, if available,
Or by e-mail to sekerciler@sekerciler.net
Your applications will be concluded within a maximum of 30 days, depending on the nature of the request. If the response incurs an additional cost, a fee may be charged in accordance with the tariff set by the Personal Data Protection Board.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Şekerciler is not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites; we recommend reviewing their respective policies.
Children’s Data
Our website does not target children, and we do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18. If data has been provided by mistake, you may contact us to request its deletion.
Policy Changes
This policy may be updated in line with legal regulations and operational needs. The most up-to-date version will always be published on our website.