Vertex Consulting

Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy

www.vertexconsulting.com.tr takes maximum precautions regarding personal data security. Personal data is processed and protected in accordance with Law No. 6698 on Protection of Personal Data ("KVKK").

Data Controller Information

Data Controller: Vertex Consulting
Tax Office: Davutpaşa
Tax Number: 4561813429
Address: Seyitnizam Mah. G/27. Sk. No: 16 İç Kapı No: 12 Zeytinburnu/İstanbul
Phone: +90 (212) 877 34 92
Email: info@vertexconsulting.com.tr

1. How Personal Data May Be Processed

Personal data shared with vertexconsulting.com.tr may be recorded, stored, modified, restructured, and subjected to all operations on data, whether automated or non-automated as part of any data recording system. Processing purposes include: facilitating service provision, foreign student university applications, document processing, contact establishment, contract notifications, recording suggestions/complaints, determining commercial strategies, payment tracking, advertising/promotion/campaigns, analysis/listing/reporting/profiling/statistical data creation, fulfilling public institution requests per legal requirements.

2. Personal Data Processing Purposes and Legal Bases

Personal data is processed to provide services according to contract and technology requirements, develop products and services, provide information to prosecutors, courts and officials when legally required, offer members various opportunities through partner institutions, and analyze advertising preferences in compliance with KVKK.

3. Third Parties to Whom Data May Be Transferred

Data may be shared with business partners and advertisers, domestic and foreign subsidiaries, universities accepting foreign students, service-related entities and institutions, regulatory bodies, courts, execution offices, legal authorities with data request authority, commercial entities with existing relationships, audit and accounting firms, law offices, judicial authorities, and employees. Data transfers occur within the KVKK framework and contractual purposes.

4. Data Collection Methods

Personal data is collected via website and mobile application forms (name, surname, address, phone, email), login credentials and user preferences, IP records and browser cookies, navigation duration and details, location data, business relationship communications (CV, proposals, business cards), indirect sources (web content, blogs, competitions, surveys, social media platforms), and e-newsletter interactions.

5. Data Transfer

Data processed in Turkey or abroad may be transferred to overseas service providers in countries with adequate personal data protection safeguards recognized by the Personal Data Board, remaining within KVKK scope for contractual purposes.

6. Data Storage and Protection

Vertex Consulting implements software measures (hashing, encryption, transaction logging, access management) and physical security to prevent unauthorized data processing and access per KVKK Article 12. Unlawful data breaches are reported to the Personal Data Protection Board in writing.

7. Data Accuracy and Currency Maintenance

Per KVKK Article 4, Vertex Consulting must maintain accurate, current personal data. Members must share correct information and update data via website/mobile applications.

8. Rights of Personal Data Subjects (KVKK Article 11)

Data subjects may request: whether their personal data is processed, information regarding processing, processing purposes and proper use confirmation, third-party transfer locations, correction of incomplete/incorrect data, deletion/destruction within KVKK Article 7 conditions, third-party notification of corrections/deletions/destruction, objection to automated system analysis results, and compensation for unlawful processing damages.

9. Contact and Request Methods

Requests may be directed to info@vertexconsulting.com.tr. Vertex Consulting responds to requests within 30 days with written or digital justification. Processing is generally free; costs incur fees per Personal Data Protection Board tariffs under KVKK Article 13.

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on devices during website visits, enabling sites to recognize returning visitors and customize content delivery.

Cookie Types

Session Cookies: Enable information transfer between pages and preference retention. Performance Cookies: Track visit frequency, errors, time spent, and usage patterns. Functional Cookies: Remember previous selections for enhanced user features. Advertisement/Third-Party Cookies: Enable functionality use and advertisement tracking.

Usage Purposes

Security: Detect irregular behavior. Functionality: Facilitate system use and personalization. Performance: Improve and measure system performance. Advertising: Deliver interest-based advertisements and measure effectiveness.

Cookie Control and Deletion

Users may modify browser settings to control, block, or delete cookies. Options vary by browser type. Contact info@vertexconsulting.com.tr for detailed instructions on managing cookies.