Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

CSM PROJE VE DANIŞMANLIK

Attn: Dr. Casim YAZICI

Atatürk Üniversitesi ATA Teknokent B Blok Yakutiye, Erzurum, Turkey

Email: yazicicasim@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Identification Data: Name, email address, contact information
Account Data: Username, login credentials, subscription history
Payment Data: Billing information (processed securely via third-party processors)
Usage Data: Log files, browser type, device info, IP address, time zone, interaction with the platform
Cookies and Tracking Data: As described below

3. Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR & KVKK)

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

Performance of a contract (e.g., service delivery)
Compliance with legal obligations
Your explicit consent (e.g., for marketing communications or cookies)
Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, fraud prevention)

4. Purposes of Data Use

We use your data to:

Provide, manage, and improve our services
Process payments and manage subscriptions
Communicate with you about your account or updates
Analyze user behavior and platform performance
Comply with legal obligations
Send marketing emails (only with your consent)

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Typically:

Account and billing data: up to 10 years
Analytics and log data: up to 2 years
Marketing consent records: until you withdraw consent

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. These include:

Strictly necessary cookies – essential for site functionality
Analytical/performance cookies – to understand user behavior
Marketing cookies – only with your explicit consent

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner.

7. Third-Party Access and International Transfers

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

Payment processors
Cloud service providers (e.g., hosting and analytics)
Authorized public authorities when legally required

Some of these parties may be located outside of your country. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR) are in place.

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

SSL/TLS encryption
Access controls with role-based permissions
Regular software updates and security audits
Secure backups and monitoring

Despite our efforts, no system can be 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate information
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict or object to data processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., KVKK or GDPR authority)

To exercise your rights, contact us at yazicicasim@gmail.com.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify users via website notification or email. Please review this page periodically.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact: