Personal Data Protection Law

Personal Data Protection Law

INFORMATION NOTICE UNDER THE LAW ON THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

This Information Notice on the Protection of Personal Data (hereinafter referred to as the “Notice”) has been published by Red And Green Travel, acting as the data controller, to provide transparency and inform Red And Green Travel users regarding the processing of their personal data, in accordance with Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (hereinafter referred to as the “Law”).


1. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

From the moment you register on our website, you become a “Member.” By becoming a Member, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to sharing your personal data with Red And Green Travel.

Members are deemed to accept that their personal data may be transferred to, stored, and retained by all affiliated companies of Red And Green Travel.

Red And Green Travel collects and retains personal data primarily to provide a safe, effective, personalized, and seamless service. Personal data is collected through the following means:

Information Provided by the Member: This includes personal data submitted by users during registration (such as identity information, location, contact details, membership data, membership ID number, IP address, etc.). All personal data provided directly or indirectly by the user to Red And Green Travel is included. Each member is responsible for providing accurate and complete personal data.

Data Obtained Through the Use of Red And Green Travel Services: This includes data regarding users' behavior and habits while using the system (e.g., location data, frequently used services, interests). Sensitive personal data such as race, ethnicity, political opinions, philosophical beliefs, religion, sect or other beliefs, appearance, membership in associations/foundations/unions, health, sexual life, criminal convictions and security measures, biometric and genetic data are classified as special categories of personal data.
Red And Green Travel does not collect or process special categories of personal data under any circumstances, and we kindly ask you not to share such data with us in any form of interaction.


2. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA

Your personal data may be processed in accordance with the law and for the following limited purposes:

  • Managing membership processes,

  • Fulfilling product orders and deliveries to the provided address,

  • Improving services offered via the Red And Green Travel website and informing users of new features or services,

  • Executing the User Agreement; and for Members who have given consent to receive commercial electronic messages, analyzing user preferences, interests, and needs to offer personalized promotions, benefits, and opportunities,

  • Conducting marketing, targeting, profiling, and analytical activities based on explicit consent,

  • Resolving user inquiries and complaints,

  • Enhancing user experience,

  • Compliance with legal obligations and proceedings,

  • Responding to requests from administrative or judicial authorities,

  • Ensuring data and transaction security, and preventing misuse,

  • Ensuring the accuracy and up-to-dateness of processed data.

If you visit the Red And Green Travel website, your IP address will be processed solely for the purpose of fulfilling our legal obligation to retain traffic data and to display personalized advertisements through cookies.


3. METHODS AND LEGAL GROUNDS FOR DATA COLLECTION

Red And Green Travel collects your personal data through websites, mobile applications, social media accounts, cookies, call centers, communications from administrative and judicial authorities, and other communication channels by audio, electronic, or written means.

The data is collected in accordance with Article 5 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data under the following legal grounds:

  • Clearly provided for by law,

  • Necessary for the establishment or performance of a contract,

  • Made public by the data subject,

  • Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided it does not harm fundamental rights and freedoms,

  • Processing is required for the establishment, exercise, or defense of a legal claim.


4. TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA AND PURPOSE OF TRANSFER

Personal data is not shared with third parties without the customer's consent, except in cases where legal obligations require it.

However, data may be shared with courts and other public authorities to fulfill legal obligations. Furthermore, to provide the promised services, we may transfer personal data to contracted third parties.

During such transfers, Red And Green Travel takes the necessary technical and legal measures to prevent data breaches. Nonetheless, Red And Green Travel is not responsible for violations that occur due to the recipient third party’s data protection policies or their own responsibilities.

Your personal data may be shared with:

  • Red And Green Travel shareholders,

  • Domestic/foreign subsidiaries and affiliates,

  • Business partners and service providers for program collaboration,

  • Domestic/foreign cloud service providers,

  • Messaging service providers contracted for commercial electronic communication,

  • The Interbank Card Center (BKM) and contracted banks,

  • Marketing agencies, advertising companies, and survey firms for service improvement and customer satisfaction,

  • Other relevant domestic or international third parties and partners.


5. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Under Article 11 of the Law, you are entitled to the following rights:

  • 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 and whether data is being used in accordance with that purpose,

  • To know the third parties to whom your personal data is transferred domestically or abroad,

  • To request correction if your personal data is incomplete or incorrectly processed,

  • To request deletion or destruction of your personal data in cases where the reasons requiring its processing cease to exist, and to request notification of these changes to third parties to whom your data was transferred,

  • To object to any outcome against you resulting from the analysis of your data exclusively through automated systems,

  • To request compensation for damages in the event of unlawful processing of your personal data.


Red And Green Travel reserves the right to unilaterally update this Information Notice in the event of business or legal requirements. We recommend that you regularly visit our homepage to access the most recent version.





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