PRIVACY & SECURITY POLICY

YILDIZ BAKIR MADENCİLİK SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.
(Prepared in accordance with the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data)

Dear Website Visitor,

As Yıldız Bakır Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Yıldız Bakır” or the “Company”), we place the utmost importance on safeguarding your personal data and privacy. This Privacy and Security Policy, prepared in our capacity as a data controller under the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (“KVKK”), outlines the purposes of personal data processing, possible data transfers, measures taken for data security, and your legal rights.

What is Personal Data?

Personal data refers to any information that identifies or makes an individual identifiable — such as name, surname, email address, IP address, or location data.

What is Personal Data Processing?

Processing of personal data includes all operations performed on data such as collection, recording, storage, alteration, disclosure, and deletion. These operations may be carried out either fully or partially through automated means, or as part of a data recording system.

Who is the Data Controller?

The data controller is the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data, and who is responsible for establishing and managing the data recording system. For this website, Yıldız Bakır Madencilik A.Ş. is the data controller.

What Data is Processed?

Within the scope of website access and activities carried out via www.yildizbakir.com.tr, the following personal data may be processed:

  • Identity Information: Name, Surname

  • Contact Information: Email address, phone number (if provided)

  • Transaction Security: IP address, log records, session duration

These data are processed solely for legitimate purposes and on legal grounds stated in the Information Notice.

Purposes of Data Use

Collected personal data may be used for the following purposes:

  • Fulfilling legal obligations arising from relevant regulations

  • Ensuring website access and session security

  • Responding to communication requests

  • Managing corporate content and event notifications

  • Conducting statistical analysis and reporting

  • Establishing protection infrastructure against unauthorized access and cyber threats

  • Supporting internal strategic planning

Data Security and Retention Period

Your personal data is stored securely and in accordance with legal regulations. It is retained only for the period required to fulfill its processing purpose. After this period, the data is either anonymized for analytical use or deleted/destroyed in accordance with applicable laws.

Data Transfers

Yıldız Bakır may share personal data with the following, in compliance with Article 8 of KVKK and provided that all necessary security measures are taken:

  • Yıldızlar SSS Holding A.Ş.

  • Subsidiaries and affiliates

  • Public institutions and authorities authorized under legal obligations

Your personal data is not transferred abroad.

Your Rights under KVKK (Article 11)

Pursuant to Article 11 of KVKK, you have the right to:

  • Learn whether your personal data has been processed

  • Request information if your data has been processed

  • Learn the purpose of processing and whether it is being used appropriately

  • Know third parties to whom the data has been transferred domestically

  • Request correction of incomplete or incorrect data

  • Request deletion or destruction of data under Article 7 of KVKK

  • Request that third parties be informed of correction or deletion operations

  • Object to outcomes against you resulting from automated data processing

  • Request compensation for damages if suffered due to unlawful processing

How to Apply & Contact

You may submit your requests regarding your rights under KVKK either:

  • In writing,

  • Or via registered electronic mail (KEP), secure electronic signature, or via your registered email address in our system to:

info@yildizbakir.com.tr
Karamustafa Köyü, 29100 Merkez / GÜMÜŞHANE, TÜRKİYE

Right to Amend the Privacy Policy

Yıldız Bakır Madencilik A.Ş. reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy in accordance with changes in applicable legislation, decisions of the Personal Data Protection Board, or technological developments.