KÜRE ENCYCLOPEDIA INFORMATION TEXT ON PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA
I. Data Controller
In accordance with Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data ("Law"), your personal data is processed by KÜRE ENCYCLOPEDIA within the scope described below. According to Article 10 of the Law, which regulates the Obligation to Disclose, data controllers are obligated to inform the relevant persons whose personal data they process on certain matters.
In this context, KÜRE ENCYCLOPEDIA has prepared this Disclosure Statement to inform data subjects about the personal data processed, the purposes for which we process it, the legal grounds for processing, to whom and for what purposes your data may be transferred, and your rights as a data subject under the legislation.
TÜRKİYE TECHNOLOGY TEAM FOUNDATION is the data controller for the personal data processed, and TÜRKİYE TECHNOLOGY TEAM FOUNDATION's contact information is as follows:
- Title: TURKISH TECHNOLOGY TEAM FOUNDATION
- Central Registry Number: 6196
- Phone: 0 212 501 94 34
- Address: Ünalan Neighborhood, Ayazma Street No: 3, 34700 Üsküdar/Istanbul
- Email: kvkk@kureansiklopedi.com
- Websitesi: https://kureansiklopedi.com
II. Personal Data Collection Methods and Legal Reasons
Personal data encompasses all types of data relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. Sensitive personal data, a special type of personal data, refers to data related to race, ethnicity, political opinion, philosophical belief, religion, sect, other beliefs, appearance and dress, membership in associations, foundations, or unions, health, sexual life, criminal convictions and security measures, and biometric and genetic data.
Our institution collects personal data directly from the data subject through registration and membership forms on the Küre Ensiklopedi website; through email, postal notifications, and other communication channels related to work-related activities; through content, media, and profile information provided by users on the website; and from data obtained electronically, auditorily, or in writing through the website. In accordance with the personal data processing conditions stipulated in the Law, it is limited to the purposes specified below, and is proportionate and proportionate. It is based on the following legal grounds stipulated in Articles 5 and 6 of the Law:
IV. Purposes for Processing Personal Data
Your personal data mentioned above will be processed for the purposes listed below, which are the subject of your disclosure of this data to us:
Our institution is diligent in processing your personal data in accordance with the "need to know" and "need to use" principles, ensuring necessary data minimization and implementing the necessary technical and administrative security measures. Because the conduct or audit of business activities and ensuring business continuity necessitates a continuous data flow with various stakeholders, we are required to transfer the personal data we process to third parties for specific purposes.
Your personal data may be transferred domestically and internationally, in line with and limited to the fulfillment of the above-mentioned purposes, to our external lawyers, consultancy, and service providers, business partners who provide, operate, or provide services to our IT infrastructure, other third parties, courts, prosecutors' offices, enforcement offices, judicial and administrative investigation authorities, and other public institutions or organizations authorized to request your personal data, for the purposes and legal reasons specified in this disclosure statement.
VI. Conditions for Deletion, Destruction and Anonymization of Personal Data
KÜRE ENCYCLOPEDIA stores personal data, which it collects and processes from the data subject and through channels such as physical, electronic, and email within the scope of its business processes, for the periods stipulated by relevant laws and/or as required by the purpose of processing, in accordance with Articles 7 and 17 of the Law and Article 138 of the Turkish Penal Code. Upon expiration of these periods, the data will be deleted, destroyed, or anonymized in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on the Deletion, Destruction, or Anonymization of Personal Data and the Guidelines for the Deletion, Destruction, or Anonymization of Personal Data.
KÜRE ENCYCLOPEDIA implements the methods and technical and administrative measures regarding deletion, destruction and anonymization in accordance with the Regulation on the Deletion, Destruction or Anonymization of Personal Data.
VII. Rights of the Relevant Person
The person whose personal data is processed, within the scope of Article 11 of the Law regulating the rights of the relevant person;
ARTICLE 11 - (1) Everyone has the right to apply to the data controller and:
a) Learn whether personal data has been processed,
b) Request information if personal data has been processed,
c) Learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether it is being used in accordance with its intended purpose,
ç) Know the third parties to whom personal data has been transferred, whether domestically or internationally,
d) Request correction of personal data if it has been processed incompletely or inaccurately,
e) Request the deletion or destruction of personal data under the conditions stipulated in Article 7,
f) Request notification of third parties to whom personal data has been transferred of the actions taken pursuant to subparagraphs (d) and (e),
g) Object to any adverse consequences arising from the analysis of processed data exclusively through automated systems,
ğ) Request compensation for damages suffered due to the unlawful processing of personal data.
To use it in accordance with the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles of Application to the Data Controller, you can contact “KÜRE ENCYCLOPEDIA” or use the “Relevant Person Application Form” document on our website.
Requests submitted to us will be processed within the legal timeframes after identity verification is provided. Responses to your requests are generally free of charge and will be processed as quickly as possible after identification, depending on the nature of the request. However, if the response requires a cost, a fee may be charged within the limits set by relevant regulations.
This Disclosure Statement may be updated by Küre Encyclopedia as necessary. You can access the updated version on our website.
In accordance with Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data ("Law"), your personal data is processed by KÜRE ENCYCLOPEDIA within the scope described below. According to Article 10 of the Law, which regulates the Obligation to Disclose, data controllers are obligated to inform the relevant persons whose personal data they process on certain matters.
In this context, KÜRE ENCYCLOPEDIA has prepared this Disclosure Statement to inform data subjects about the personal data processed, the purposes for which we process it, the legal grounds for processing, to whom and for what purposes your data may be transferred, and your rights as a data subject under the legislation.
TÜRKİYE TECHNOLOGY TEAM FOUNDATION is the data controller for the personal data processed, and TÜRKİYE TECHNOLOGY TEAM FOUNDATION's contact information is as follows:
- Title: TURKISH TECHNOLOGY TEAM FOUNDATION
- Central Registry Number: 6196
- Phone: 0 212 501 94 34
- Address: Ünalan Neighborhood, Ayazma Street No: 3, 34700 Üsküdar/Istanbul
- Email: kvkk@kureansiklopedi.com
- Websitesi: https://kureansiklopedi.com
II. Personal Data Collection Methods and Legal Reasons
Personal data encompasses all types of data relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. Sensitive personal data, a special type of personal data, refers to data related to race, ethnicity, political opinion, philosophical belief, religion, sect, other beliefs, appearance and dress, membership in associations, foundations, or unions, health, sexual life, criminal convictions and security measures, and biometric and genetic data.
Our institution collects personal data directly from the data subject through registration and membership forms on the Küre Ensiklopedi website; through email, postal notifications, and other communication channels related to work-related activities; through content, media, and profile information provided by users on the website; and from data obtained electronically, auditorily, or in writing through the website. In accordance with the personal data processing conditions stipulated in the Law, it is limited to the purposes specified below, and is proportionate and proportionate. It is based on the following legal grounds stipulated in Articles 5 and 6 of the Law:
- Explicit Consent
- Situations that are necessary to fulfill our legal obligations
- The data subject has made the data public
- The processing of personal data belonging to the parties to a contract is necessary, provided that it is directly related to the establishment or performance of a contract
| No | Data Subject | Data Category | Data Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Encyclopedia Author | Visual and Audio Recordings | Profile Picture, Member-uploaded images, Audio Content |
| Identity | Name-Surname, Turkish Republic Identity Number, Date of Birth, Commercial Title, Identity Serial Number | ||
| Communication | Email Address, Social Media Accounts | ||
| Personal | Username, Biography, Interests | ||
| Transaction Security | Log Records, IP address, Session IDs | ||
| Education | Education Information | ||
| Other | Followers, Following, Encyclopedic Article, Chat Message, Likes, Comments | ||
| 2. | Content Writing Workshop Applicant | Identity | Name Surname |
| Communication | Email Address | ||
| 3. | Volunteer Editor Applicant | Identity | Name Surname |
| Communication | Email Address | ||
| Education | Education Level, School Information | ||
| Personal | Resume | ||
| 4. | Announcement and Bulletin Subscriber | Communication | Email Address |
| 5. | Support Line Applicant | Communication | Email Address |
Your personal data mentioned above will be processed for the purposes listed below, which are the subject of your disclosure of this data to us:
- Conducting membership and account creation processes
- Providing social network functions (following, sharing, messaging, etc.)
- Operating content recommendation systems and algorithms
- Personalizing the service and enhancing the user experience
- Conducting advertising and marketing activities (with explicit consent)
- Compliance with legislation and fulfilling contractual and legal obligations
- Conducting communication activities
- Conducting contract processes
- Conducting information security processes
- Organization and event management
- Tracking requests and complaintsi
Our institution is diligent in processing your personal data in accordance with the "need to know" and "need to use" principles, ensuring necessary data minimization and implementing the necessary technical and administrative security measures. Because the conduct or audit of business activities and ensuring business continuity necessitates a continuous data flow with various stakeholders, we are required to transfer the personal data we process to third parties for specific purposes.
Your personal data may be transferred domestically and internationally, in line with and limited to the fulfillment of the above-mentioned purposes, to our external lawyers, consultancy, and service providers, business partners who provide, operate, or provide services to our IT infrastructure, other third parties, courts, prosecutors' offices, enforcement offices, judicial and administrative investigation authorities, and other public institutions or organizations authorized to request your personal data, for the purposes and legal reasons specified in this disclosure statement.
VI. Conditions for Deletion, Destruction and Anonymization of Personal Data
KÜRE ENCYCLOPEDIA stores personal data, which it collects and processes from the data subject and through channels such as physical, electronic, and email within the scope of its business processes, for the periods stipulated by relevant laws and/or as required by the purpose of processing, in accordance with Articles 7 and 17 of the Law and Article 138 of the Turkish Penal Code. Upon expiration of these periods, the data will be deleted, destroyed, or anonymized in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on the Deletion, Destruction, or Anonymization of Personal Data and the Guidelines for the Deletion, Destruction, or Anonymization of Personal Data.
KÜRE ENCYCLOPEDIA implements the methods and technical and administrative measures regarding deletion, destruction and anonymization in accordance with the Regulation on the Deletion, Destruction or Anonymization of Personal Data.
VII. Rights of the Relevant Person
The person whose personal data is processed, within the scope of Article 11 of the Law regulating the rights of the relevant person;
ARTICLE 11 - (1) Everyone has the right to apply to the data controller and:
a) Learn whether personal data has been processed,
b) Request information if personal data has been processed,
c) Learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether it is being used in accordance with its intended purpose,
ç) Know the third parties to whom personal data has been transferred, whether domestically or internationally,
d) Request correction of personal data if it has been processed incompletely or inaccurately,
e) Request the deletion or destruction of personal data under the conditions stipulated in Article 7,
f) Request notification of third parties to whom personal data has been transferred of the actions taken pursuant to subparagraphs (d) and (e),
g) Object to any adverse consequences arising from the analysis of processed data exclusively through automated systems,
ğ) Request compensation for damages suffered due to the unlawful processing of personal data.
To use it in accordance with the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles of Application to the Data Controller, you can contact “KÜRE ENCYCLOPEDIA” or use the “Relevant Person Application Form” document on our website.
Requests submitted to us will be processed within the legal timeframes after identity verification is provided. Responses to your requests are generally free of charge and will be processed as quickly as possible after identification, depending on the nature of the request. However, if the response requires a cost, a fee may be charged within the limits set by relevant regulations.
This Disclosure Statement may be updated by Küre Encyclopedia as necessary. You can access the updated version on our website.