PRIVACY POLICY & PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

At TalentCraft Hub (hereinafter referred to as “Site”), we recognize the importance of how information provided by users/members is used and shared. We are fully aware of our responsibility to protect the privacy of this information and have adopted the following fundamental principles in compliance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK) and other relevant regulations.

1. Data Controller and Representative

As TalentCraft, acting as the Data Controller, we collect, store, update, disclose/transfer (where permitted by law), classify, and process your personal data within the framework outlined below. This policy is also prepared in accordance with Article 10 of the KVKK, fulfilling our obligation to inform individuals whose personal data we process to enhance our service quality.

Definitions:

Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Processing of Personal Data: Any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, modification, transfer, or deletion.

Relevant Person: The natural person whose personal data is processed.

Explicit Consent: Freely given, informed, and unambiguous consent.

Anonymization: The process of making personal data unidentifiable, even when matched with other data.

Data Controller: The natural or legal person determining the purposes and means of personal data processing.

Data Processor: A person or entity that processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller.

Data Recording System: A system used to process personal data based on specific criteria.

Contact Person: A representative designated for communication with authorities regarding compliance with KVKK.

Personal Data Retention and Destruction Policy: A policy defining retention periods and data deletion, destruction, or anonymization procedures.

2. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

Personal data is processed in accordance with KVKK and relevant legislation without requiring explicit consent in cases such as:

Compliance with legal obligations and reporting to authorities,

Collection of information for content creators and brand collaborations,

Risk analysis and management regarding website operations,

Process auditing and suspicious transaction investigations,

Service quality measurement, customer satisfaction analysis, and complaint management,

Recording customer service calls to improve service quality,

Outsourcing support services required for service provision,

Responding to business-related inquiries from third parties.

With explicit consent, personal data may also be processed for purposes such as:

Communicating with collaborating brands and providing general information,

Improving and personalizing services and promotions,

Sending communication messages based on collected data.

3. Personal Data Collection and Legal Basis

TalentCraft collects and processes personal data through various methods, including:

Online forms, emails, phone calls, SMS, website interactions, and social media,

Cookies, analytics tools, and security surveillance systems,

Third-party integrations such as online education platforms,

Data is processed under Article 4/2 of KVKK based on explicit consent or as permitted by Articles 5/2 and 6/3.

4. Rights of Data Subjects Under KVKK Article 11

Data subjects have the right to:

Learn whether their personal data is processed,

Request information about processing activities,

Understand the purpose of processing and compliance with stated purposes,

Know the recipients to whom data is transferred domestically or abroad,

Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data,

Request deletion or anonymization under KVKK Article 7,

Object to decisions based on automated processing,

Demand compensation for damages caused by unlawful data processing.

To exercise these rights, you may contact us via [Insert Contact Email] with your full name, details of your request, and relevant supporting information.

5. Retention Periods for Personal Data

TalentCraft retains personal data for the legally required duration or as long as necessary for processing purposes. Once the purpose for processing is no longer valid, data is deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.

Marketing and promotional data: Retained for 1 year after consent withdrawal.

Electronic communication logs: Retained for 3 years as per the Regulation on the Regulation of Electronic Commerce.

Traffic data: Retained for 2 years as per Law No. 5651 on Internet Publications.

6. Personal Data Transfers

Personal data may be shared with:

Legally authorized public institutions, when required,

Service providers for outsourced business processes,

Third-party firms for contractual obligations and service efficiency.

7. International Data Transfers

TalentCraft may transfer personal data to foreign entities only if:

The recipient country has adequate data protection, or

The recipient commits to adequate protection measures, subject to Personal Data Protection Board approval.

8. Cookie Policy

TalentCraft uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies allow us to:

Improve website functionality and security,

Optimize marketing activities,

Analyze visitor behavior to improve services.

Users can manage cookie settings through their browser. For more details, visit our Cookie Policy page.

9. Updates to This Policy

TalentCraft reserves the right to update this policy in response to regulatory changes. We encourage users to review our Privacy Policy periodically.

Thank you for trusting TalentCraft Hub.