Privacy Notice Regarding the Processing of Personal Data& Zirve Global

At Zirve Legal Law Office (“Zirve Legal”), we prioritize the protection of the privacy of personal data and private life. As Zirve Legal, we would like to inform you, as the data controller, about the processing of your personal data in accordance with the Law on Protection of Personal Data numbered 6698 (“Law”) and relevant legislation.

Specific privacy notices have also been prepared for the processing purposes and scopes of personal data through the forms available on our website under relevant sections. In addition, we have separate privacy notices for our employees, job applicants, and interns, as well as for visitors to our office.

With this privacy notice, we aim to provide information about the personal data processed within the scope of our activities for visitors to our website, as well as our business partners, clients, and client candidates.

What Type of Personal Data Do We Process, for What Purposes, and on What Legal Grounds?

Website Visitors

We process the IP addresses and user data of visitors to our website based on Article 5/2 (f) of the Law, to understand how the features and functions of the website are used for website analytics and improvements, as well as to enhance the user experience, provided that it does not harm your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Additionally, our website contains links to some social media accounts. By clicking on the symbols of the relevant social media providers, you may also have access to these social media accounts. These social networks may collect and process personal data separately. We have no control over the data collected and data processing activities related to these social media. If you access these social media accounts, we recommend reviewing the privacy notices and terms of use published by the respective social media providers.

Even if you do not share any information with us through our website or other communication channels, you can refer to our cookie policy for other data that may be obtained during your visit to our website. It should be noted that, in accordance with our cookie policy, only a limited number of cookie types are used for the sole purpose of meeting your website visit needs and for analytical purposes. During your visit, information such as the language of your internet browser, your local time zone, the time spent on our pages, and search engine optimization information, among others, is obtained. Information about visits to our website, such as the country of origin of visitors, is shared with us in an anonymous and cumulative manner through the tools we use. These tools do not share personal data they process with us.

Clients

Personal data of our clients or the personal data of representatives/authorized persons/employees of our corporate clients are processed based on Article 5/2 (c) of the Law, directly related to the establishment or performance of a contract, for the purpose of providing services to our clients and representing our clients, establishing a power of attorney relationship with our clients or concluding a service contract, and performing tasks.

Furthermore, the personal data of our clients or the personal data of representatives/authorized persons/employees of our corporate clients are processed based on Article 5/2 (f) of the Law, for the purposes of managing our relationships with our clients, communicating with them, informing our clients about legal developments and updates, provided that it does not harm your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Business Partners

Personal data of our business partners/suppliers or the personal data of representatives/authorized persons/employees of our corporate business partners or suppliers are processed based on Article 5/2 (c) of the Law, directly related to the establishment or performance of a contract, for the purpose of entering into and performing contracts with our business partners and suppliers. Additionally, personal data is processed based on Article 5/2 (f) of the Law, for the purposes of managing our relationships with our business partners and suppliers, communicating with them, and informing them about legal developments and updates, provided that it does not harm your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Client Candidates and Stakeholders

The personal data of client candidates requesting proposals to receive services, representatives/authorized persons/employees of corporate client candidates, individuals we meet at events or obtain legally from public sources, stakeholders, academics, and colleagues are processed by Zirve Legal for contact management, communication with these individuals, and keeping them informed about legal developments and events using the software used by Zirve Legal, based on Article 5/2 (f) of the Law, provided that it does not harm your fundamental rights and freedoms.

In addition, the personal data of website visitors, clients, business partners, client candidates, and stakeholders may be disclosed to public authorities, if requested in accordance with the relevant legislation and without your explicit consent, and if it is necessary to fulfill Zirve Legal’s legal obligations or to establish or protect Zirve Legal’s rights, or in case of potential disputes. In this context, personal data may be processed under Article 5/2 (c) and Article 5/2 (e) of the Law without the need for your explicit consent, to fulfill Zirve Legal’s legal obligations or to establish or protect Zirve Legal’s rights.

To Whom and for What Purposes Can We Transfer Your Personal Data?

Your personal data that you have provided to Zirve Legal or that has been obtained by us may be shared with third-party companies located within the country where we receive services/support/consultancy, and authorized public institutions and organizations, to fulfill the purposes mentioned above.

Your personal data may be shared with authorized authorities in case of requests for information within the framework of the legislation and in cases of disputes.

Our computer systems and infrastructure are located in Turkey, and as a general rule, the transfer of your personal data abroad is not envisaged.

 How Do We Collect Your Personal Data?

Your personal data is collected through electronic or physical means, and through verbal, written, or electronic methods, via documents and information that you provide to us.

What Are Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data?

We would like to remind you that, in accordance with Article 11 of the Law, you have the following rights:

The right to learn whether your personal data is processed and to request information if your personal data has been processed,

The right to learn the purpose of processing your personal data and whether they are used for their intended purpose,

The right to know the third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred,

The right to request the correction of your personal data in case they are incomplete or inaccurate, and to request that such correction be notified to third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred,

The right to request the deletion or destruction of your personal data if the reasons for their processing have ceased to exist, and to request that this be notified to third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred,

The right to object to the result arising from the analysis of the information we obtain through automated systems, and the right to demand compensation in case of damage.

As Zirve Legal, while our obligations arising from the current legislation are reserved, we pledge that you can use these rights you possess at any time and in the most appropriate way. To exercise your rights, it is sufficient to contact us through the contact information below:

Zirve Legal Law Office

Topkapı Mahallesi Turgut Özal Millet Caddesi No.168/8 Fatih/İstanbul

Phone: +90 530 348 8787

Email: info@www.zirvelegal.com