Privacy Policy
Karayel Law Firm
At Karayel Law Firm, we work to ensure that users benefit from our services securely and that the personal data of our website members is protected. This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("Law") to inform users of our website and mobile application.
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to set out the terms and conditions for the use of personal data shared or generated during the use of the website managed by Karayel Law Firm at https://www.karayelhukuk.com.
In this agreement:
- Karayel Law Firm: “Karayel Law”
- Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698: “Law”
- https://www.karayelhukuk.com website: “Portal”
- Member/User/Visitor: “Data Subject”
What Data Do We Process?
The following information processed by Karayel Law is considered personal data under the Law:
- Identity Information: Name, surname, date of birth, gender, national ID number
- Contact Information: Mobile number, email address, residential address, postal code, landline
- Location Information: City, district
- Membership Information: Membership details, membership ID
- User Transaction Information: Last login date to the portal, documents, advertisement details, customer notes, marketing permissions
- Transaction Security Information: Password credentials
- Financial Information: Tax office, invoice details
- Risk Management Information: IP address
- Marketing Information: Messages and calls delivered under marketing consent
- Legal Transaction and Compliance Information: Terms of use, membership agreements, communication permissions
- Request/Complaint Management Information
- Cookie Data
Data that has been anonymized under Articles 3 and 7 of the Law is not considered personal data.
What Is the Purpose of Data Processing?
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Executing membership transactions
- Providing legal services
- Responding to data subject requests
- Improving and securing portal services
- Providing information based on marketing communication consent
- Fulfilling legal obligations
- Responding to administrative and judicial authorities
- Conducting internal reporting and business development processes
- Ensuring data security
- Maintaining up-to-date and accurate data
Where Is Data Stored and Processed?
Collected personal data is securely stored and processed either on Karayel Law’s servers located in Türkiye or at facilities of third-party partners providing services. All processes are carried out in full compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Who Is Data Shared With?
Personal data is shared only for the purposes listed above and in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the Law with the following:
- Relevant public institutions and organizations
- Service partners via the Portal (e.g., courier companies)
- Marketing service providers if communication consent has been given
- Domestic or, if necessary, international partners due to legal obligations
Your Rights Regarding Personal Data
As a Data Subject, under Article 11 of the Law, you have the right to:
- Learn whether your personal data is being processed
- Request information if it has been processed
- Learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used accordingly
- Know the third parties to whom your data is transferred
- Request correction if data is incomplete or incorrect
- Request deletion or destruction of your personal data
- Object to automated processing that affects you adversely
- Request compensation if you suffer damages due to unlawful processing
You can submit your requests through https://www.karayelhukuk.com or via our contact channels.
Data Retention Period
Karayel Law retains your personal data for periods stipulated by legislation or necessary for the processing purpose:
- Call center audio records: 5 years
- Membership and order records: 10 years
- Accounting and financial records: 10 years
- Marketing communication consent records: 1 year
- Cookie data: Maximum 540 days
- Online visitor traffic logs: 10 years
When the retention period ends, data is deleted, destroyed, or anonymized in accordance with the Law and relevant regulations.
Data Security Measures
Karayel Law takes all necessary technical and administrative measures to protect your personal data. Advanced security technologies are used to prevent unlawful processing, loss, or unauthorized access to data.
Karayel Law is not responsible for the content or privacy policies of third-party websites linked through the Portal.
Privacy Policy Updates
Karayel Law may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect from the date they are published at https://www.karayelhukuk.com.
