Personal Data Protection Disclosure Statement
Through this statement, we inform you—our website visitors—about the processing of your personal data in accordance with Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (hereinafter referred to as the “Law”).
This Disclosure Statement has been prepared to inform visitors about the collection, processing, sharing, transfer, storage, deletion, and destruction of personal data gathered via our website, as well as the principles we apply in these processes.
I) Data Controller
Meksist (“MEKSIST”)
Address: Dragos, Orhantepe Mahallesi, Veda Sokak No: 2/2 Kartal / ISTANBUL
Phone: +90 (532) 708 07 47
Email: info@meksist.com
Under the Law, MEKSIST is the Data Controller.
II) Purpose of Processing Personal Data
Your personal data may be processed by MEKSIST under the provisions of the Law for the following purposes:
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To use in marketing, sales, and promotional activities
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To provide communication regarding events and services we organize
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To share news related to our events on social media
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To analyze user behavior and usage patterns on our website
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To improve the quality of the services offered via the site
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To fulfill service requirements in the event of service usage through the website
III) Categories of Personal Data Processed
The following types of personal data may be processed, including but not limited to:
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Contact details you provide through forms or during account registration
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Any data, photos, or content you upload or submit via our website or social media channels
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Information about products or services you show interest in
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Browser type and referring website information
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IP and communication records required to be stored under Law No. 5651
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Subpages visited, duration of stay, and usage statistics
IV) Recipients and Purpose of Data Transfer
Your processed personal data may be transferred, in line with the Law and the purposes listed above, to:
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Our affiliates, group companies, and shareholders
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Business partners and suppliers for the provision of products and services
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Commercial, financial, and legal consultants, as well as audit firms
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Subcontractors and service providers for promotional and marketing activities
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Call centers and companies providing complaint-handling services
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Authorized public institutions and judicial authorities
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Consultants and suppliers for fulfilling obligations related to services offered via our website
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Social media platform providers for communication purposes
V) Method and Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Your personal data may be collected by MEKSIST or by authorized third parties processing data on behalf of MEKSIST, via our website, social media platforms, mobile applications, and other communication channels, with your explicit consent.
For automatic data collection methods, please refer to our Cookie Policy available on our website.
Your personal data is processed by MEKSIST to sustain business operations, fulfill legal obligations, and improve service quality.
VI) Your Legal Rights under the Law
According to Article 11 of the Law, you have the following rights:
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To learn whether your personal data is being processed
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To request information if your data has been processed
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To learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used in line with that purpose
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To know the third parties to whom your data is transferred, whether domestically or abroad
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To request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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To request the deletion or destruction of your data under Article 7 of the Law
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To request that such corrections or deletions be communicated to third parties to whom the data was transferred
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To object to results that may arise against you through the exclusive analysis of your data via automated systems
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To claim compensation if you suffer damages due to unlawful processing
To exercise your rights, you may submit your request, along with documents verifying your identity, by:
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Delivering it in person to MEKSIST’s address
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Sending it via notary
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Emailing it to info@meksist.com
Your applications will be finalized as soon as possible and no later than 30 days. However, if the process involves an additional cost, a fee determined by the Personal Data Protection Board may be charged.
If applications are submitted by third parties, a notarized power of attorney is required. MEKSIST may request additional documents if identity verification is not sufficient.