Privacy Policy
Last update : July 11, 2024
Any information within the scope of Personal Data as determined below that makes your identity identified or identifiable will be processed by Andezia.com as Data Responsible in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Data Law No. 6698 (KVKK). ‘Processing of personal data’ refers to any operation which is performed upon personal data such as collection, recording, storage, preservation, alteration, adaptation, disclosure, transfer, retrieval, making available for collection, categorization or blocking its use by wholly or partly.
Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data was published in the Official Gazette dated 07.04.2016 and numbered 29677 and entered into force.
In the presence of personal data obtained lawfully by our company before the said law entered into force; these personal data will be processed and stored in accordance with the Clarification Text and the terms and conditions set out in the KVKK.
This Policy applies as between you, the User of this Website and Andezia the owner and provider of this Website. This Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us in relation to your use of the Website and any Services or Systems therein.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:
Account: Means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Material and / or any communications System on the Website;
Content: Means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website;
Cookie: Means a small text file placed on your computer when you visit certain parts of this Website. This allows us to identify recurring visitors and to analyse their browsing habits within the Website. Where e-commerce facilities are provided, Cookies may be used to store your shopping cart;
Data: Means collectively all information that you submit to the Website. This includes, but is not limited to, Account details and information submitted using any of our Services or Systems;
Service: Means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that Andezia makes available through the Website either now or in the future;
Service Provider: Refers to natural or legal persons engaged in electronic commerce activities.
Intermediary Service Provider: Refers to natural or legal persons who provide the electronic commerce environment for the conduct of economic and commercial activities belonging to others.
Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy: Refers to the text that regulates the general privacy policy of the company regarding the use of cookies and personal data, including the purposes for which and how the personal data transmitted by the Members through the Website will be used by the company, and which can be accessed through the www.andezia.com platform.
System: Means any online communications infrastructure that Andezia make available through the Website either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
User / Users: Means any third party who accesses the Website that is not employed by Andezia and acting in the course of their employment;
Website: Means the website that you are currently using (www.andezia.com) and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
2. Collection of Personal Information
Andezia.com collects personal information from its users during the registration process, through the communication process via contact forms and e-mail, and while using the website. In addition, Andezia may collect information and content about the companies listed on andezia.com from directories, companies' websites, social media accounts, and third party data providers. This information includes but is not limited to:
2.1 - Name
2.2 - Business information
2.3 - Contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
2.4 - Demographic information such as post code, preferences and interests;
2.5 - IP address (automatically collected);
2.6 - Web browser type and version (automatically collected);
2.7 - Operating system (automatically collected);
2.8 - A list of URLS starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected);
2.9 - Cookie information (see clause 10 below).
3. Our Use of Data
3.1 - Any personal Data you submit will be retained by Andezia for as long as you use the Services and Systems provided on the Website. Data that you may submit through any communications System that we may provide may be retained for a longer period of up to 6 months.
3.2 - Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to Clause 4, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This includes our affiliates and / or other companies within our group.
3.3 - All personal Data is stored securely. For more details on security, see clause 9 below.
3.4 - Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
3.4.1 - Internal record keeping;
3.4.2 - Improvement of our products / services;
3.4.3 - Transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;
3.4.4 - Contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be used to customise or update the Website.
3.5 - We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Third Party Websites and Services
Andezia may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with matters that may include, but are not limited to, payment handling, delivery of purchased items, search engine facilities, advertising and marketing. The providers of such services do have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Website. Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that Andezia requests. Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited.
5. Changes of Business Ownership and Control
5.1 - Andezia may, from time to time, expand or reduce its business and this may involve the sale of certain divisions or the transfer of control of certain divisions to other parties. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any division so transferred, be transferred along with that division and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was supplied by you.
5.2 - In the event that any Data submitted by Users will be transferred in such a manner, you will be contacted in advance and informed of the changes. When contacted you will be given the choice to have your Data deleted or withheld from the new owner or controller.
6. Controlling Access to your Data
6.1 - You may contact us via email at any time to request viewing or amending your Data. Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the following:
6.1.1 - Use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and
6.1.2 - Sharing Data with third parties.
7. Your Right to Withhold Information
7.1 - You may access certain areas of the Website without providing any Data at all. However, to use all Services and Systems available on the Website you may be required to submit Account information or other Data.
7.2 - You may restrict your internet browser’s use of Cookies. For more information see clause 10.4 below.
8. Managing Your Profile Information
8.1 - Once you have registered and created a profile with us, you can review and request changes to your personal information at any time. You can do this by contacting us via email. Depending on the specific site or Service, you can either ask us to update your details or request that we delete them for you.
8.2 - If you think that the information about your company on andezia.com is incorrect or incomplete, you can contact us at any time and request it to be corrected.
8.3 - Your profile enables you to be visible and fully utilize our website. You have the discretion to determine whether your profile information is shared with our entire community and website visitors.
8.4 - You can request the deletion of your entire public profile and personal information at any time.
9. Security
We have implemented reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to secure your personal Data from accidental loss and from unauthorised access, use, alteration or disclosure. However, the Internet is an open system and we cannot guarantee that unauthorised third parties will never be able to defeat those measures or use your personal information for improper purposes.
10. Cookies
10.1 - Andezia may set and access Cookies on your computer.
10.2 - A Cookie is a small file that resides on your computer’s hard drive and often contains an anonymous unique identifier and is accessible only by the Website that placed it there, not any other sites.
10.3 - You may delete Cookies, however you may loose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly.
10.4 - You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your web browser. By default, your browser will accept Cookies, however this can be altered. For further details please consult the help menu in your browser. Disabling Cookies may prevent you from using the full range of Services available on the Website.
11. Links to Other Websites
Andezia provides links and references to various external websites for the convenience of our users. However, unless explicitly stated otherwise, Andezia neither operates, controls, nor endorses these external linked sites. Each website accessible via these links operates under its own set of conditions, and by visiting and using these sites, users agree to their respective privacy policies and terms of use. Andezia assumes responsibility solely for websites that are owned and operated by us.
12. Payments
Your payment details are processed via third-party payment processors. Payment details are neither stored or accessible by us.
13. Changes to this Policy
Andezia reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.
14. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, users can contact Andezia.com at:
Email: info@andezia.com
This Privacy Policy is effective upon acceptance by the user and is governed by the laws of Turkey and the competent courts of Eskişehir.
For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us.