KVKK Disclosure Notice

Last Updated: May 3, 2025

As Certified Inc. (“Certified” or “Data Controller”), we have prepared this Disclosure Notice in accordance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”) to inform you about the processing and protection of your personal data. This notice provides basic information regarding the processing of personal data collected through our website at www.certified.com.tr (“Website”).

1. Data Controller

Data Controller: Certified Dış Ticaret A.Ş.
Address: Adalet Mah. Manas Blv. No:47/B Folkart Towers A Kule Kat: 40 İç Kapı No: 4006, İzmir, Türkiye
MERSIS No: 0621097115300001
Email: info@certified.com.tr

2. Personal Data Processed and Purposes

When you visit our Website, your personal data may be processed to a limited extent:

  • Information such as your name, surname, and email address to respond to your inquiries submitted via contact forms.
  • Data such as IP address, browser type, and similar information to ensure the functionality of our Website, analyze usage statistics, and improve our services.

Your data is processed to ensure the functionality of our Website, provide our services, fulfill legal obligations, and pursue our legitimate interests.

3. Methods and Legal Basis for Data Processing

Your personal data is collected through forms on our Website and automated tools (e.g., cookies). Our processing activities are based on the following legal grounds:

  • Based on your explicit consent pursuant to Article 5/1 of the KVKK.
  • Based on our legitimate interests pursuant to Article 5/2(f) of the KVKK.
  • To comply with our legal obligations pursuant to Article 5/2(c) of the KVKK.

Consent for cookie usage is obtained through the cookie banner.

4. Data Sharing

Your personal data is shared only with processors necessary for providing our services. Data processing agreements are in place with these processors.

5. Data Retention Period

Your data is retained for the duration necessary for the purposes stated above and is deleted or anonymized thereafter.

6. Rights of the Data Subject

Pursuant to Article 11 of the KVKK, you have the following rights:

  • To learn whether your personal data is being processed,
  • To request information if your data has been processed,
  • To learn the purpose of processing and whether the data is used in accordance with its purpose,
  • To know the third parties to whom your data is transferred,
  • To request correction, deletion, or destruction of your data,
  • To object to the processing of your data if it leads to an outcome against you through automated systems,
  • To request compensation for damages caused by unlawful processing of your data.

To exercise your rights, you can send an email to info@certified.com.tr. Your requests will be processed within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We take necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data.

8. Contact

For any questions: info@certified.com.tr.