1. Introduction and Purpose
This Data Protection and Privacy Notice (hereinafter referred to as the “Notice”) regulates the procedures and principles regarding the processing of personal data of individuals (“Data Subject”) who visit, use, and communicate through the website operating under the domain name https://www.tekpartners.com.tr (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), which is operated by TEK&partners Law Firm (hereinafter referred to as the “Firm”), in accordance with the Law on Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (the “KVKK”) and related legislation.
The Firm attaches great importance to the lawful collection, storage, and processing of personal data.
2. Identity of the Data Controller
| Detail | Information |
| Title: | TEK&partners Law Firm |
| Address: | Kağıthane Cd. 99/1 Kağıthane, İstanbul |
| E-mail: | kvkk@tekpartners.com.tr |
| Phone: | (541) 424 60 42 |
3. Categories of Personal Data Processed
The categories of personal data that may be processed by our Firm during your Website visit or through the communication channels on the Website (contact form, e-mail, phone number) are listed below:
| Data Category | Example Data Types |
| Identity Data | Name, Surname |
| Contact Data | E-mail address, Phone number, Address |
| Transaction Security Data | IP Address, Browser Information, Operating System Information, Website Entry/Exit Times, Visited Pages, Traffic Information |
| Professional Data (In case of Job Application) | All information contained in the Curriculum Vitae (CV) (Education, experience, etc.) |
| Legal Transaction Data | The content of the legal matter or request you transmit to us via the Contact Form/E-mail (Only to the extent provided by the potential client candidate) |
4. Purposes of Personal Data Processing
Your collected personal data are processed in accordance with the personal data processing conditions specified in Articles 5 and 6 of the KVKK, for the following purposes:
- Execution of Communication Activities: To respond to questions, requests, and complaints transmitted to us, to establish initial communication with potential clients, and to organize appointments.
- Improvement of Service Quality: To analyze Website traffic flow, improve user experience, resolve technical issues, and optimize content.
- Execution of Information Security Processes: To ensure the security of the Website, prevent unauthorized access, and fulfill legal obligations.
- Fulfillment of Legal Obligations: To fulfill legal obligations arising from the relevant legislation (e.g., responding to requests from judicial and administrative authorities).
- Human Resources Processes: To evaluate job applications made through the Website.
5. Methods of Personal Data Collection and Legal Grounds
Your personal data is collected by the following methods, wholly or partially automatic or non-automatic:
- Electronic Medium: Automatically via communication forms on the Website, e-mail addresses, and during the technical operation of the Website (cookies and server logs).
- Physical Medium: In case of communication via telephone or in a physical environment.
The legal grounds for processing your personal data are as follows:
- Explicit Consent: Pursuant to Article 5/1 of the KVKK, obtaining your explicit consent for specific purposes, unless required by law.
- Establishment/Performance of a Contract: Pursuant to Article 5/2 (c) of the KVKK, necessity of processing personal data belonging to the parties of a contract, provided that it is directly related to the establishment or performance of the contract (e.g., advancing potential client communication).
- Legitimate Interest of the Data Controller: Pursuant to Article 5/2 (f) of the KVKK, necessity of data processing for the legitimate interests of our Firm, provided that it does not harm your fundamental rights and freedoms (e.g., ensuring Website security).
- Legal Obligation: Pursuant to Article 5/2 (ç) of the KVKK, being explicitly stipulated in the laws or the necessity of fulfilling a legal obligation.
6. Transfer of Personal Data
Your personal data may be transferred domestically to the following third parties, in accordance with the purposes specified in Article 4 and the conditions specified in Articles 8 and 9 of the KVKK:
- Suppliers: To third-party service providers who offer Website hosting, maintenance, and development services.
- Authorized Public Institutions: Upon request, to judicial and administrative authorities, official institutions, and relevant professional organizations (Turkish Bar Association, local bar association, etc.) authorized by law.
- Business Partners/Associated Lawyers: To independent lawyers or colleagues from whom services are procured, when necessary for the performance of the legal service (Only to the extent required by the relevant legal service).
Transfer of your personal data abroad is only carried out if the conditions specified in Article 9 of the KVKK are met (e.g., the existence of adequate protection or commitment, and the explicit consent of the data subject).
7. Rights of the Data Subject under the KVKK
Pursuant to Article 11 of the KVKK, you have the following rights regarding your personal data by applying to our Firm:
- To learn whether your personal data is being processed,
- To request information if your personal data has been processed,
- To learn the purpose of processing the personal data and whether they are used appropriately for their purpose,
- To know the third parties to whom personal data are transferred domestically or abroad,
- To request the rectification of personal data if they are incomplete or incorrectly processed,
- To request the erasure or destruction of personal data within the framework of the conditions stipulated in Article 7 of the KVKK,
- To request the notification of the operations carried out pursuant to subparagraphs (5) and (6) to third parties to whom personal data has been transferred,
- To object to the occurrence of a result against the person by analyzing the processed data exclusively through automated systems,
- To request compensation for the damage in case of loss due to unlawful processing of personal data.
To exercise your rights, you can submit your applications, in writing or by other methods determined by the Personal Data Protection Board, to our address specified above or to the e-mail address: kvkk@tekpartners.com.tr . Your application must include the necessary information to identify your identity and the matters you request.
8. Cookie Policy
Our Website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyze site performance. Detailed information about cookies can be found on a separate Cookie Policy page.
- Types of Cookies Used: [Necessary/Mandatory Cookies, Analytical/Performance Cookies, Functional Cookies, Targeting Cookies]
- Purpose of Use: [Measuring site traffic, remembering user preferences, security, etc.]
9. Updates
The Firm reserves the right to make changes to this Notice in parallel with any changes that may occur in the KVKK. The updated version of the Notice will always be published on the Website.