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LAW ON THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

INFORMATION NOTICE

1. Identity of the Data Controller

This Information Notice has been prepared by Özcan Law Office – Attorney-at-Law Özgür Özcan, acting as the data controller, in accordance with the Turkish Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data ("Law", "KVKK").

Data Controller Information:

  • Title: Özcan Law Office – Attorney-at-Law Özgür Özcan

  • Address: Cevizli Sokak No: 12/1, Şenlikköy, Florya, Bakırköy

  • Telephone: +90 506 648 28 99

  • E-mail: attorney.ozgur@gmail.com

2. Categories of Personal Data Processed

Within the scope of legal relationships established with clients, business partners, employees, job applicants, opposing parties and other third parties, the following categories of personal data may be processed by our Law Office:

  • Identity Data (name, surname, Turkish Republic identification number, etc.);

  • Contact Data (telephone number, e-mail address, address, etc.);

  • Legal Transaction and Litigation Data;

  • Client Transaction Data;

  • Financial Data;

  • Professional Data;

  • Visual and Audio Records;

  • Sensitive Personal Data
    (health data, data relating to criminal convictions and security measures, and other data deemed sensitive under applicable legislation).

3. Method and Legal Basis for Collection of Personal Data

Your personal data are collected, within the scope of the provision of legal services and consultancy activities, through:

  • electronic mail,

  • telephone communications,

  • submission of physical documents,

  • the website,

  • verbal, written or electronic media,

by automatic or non-automatic means.

Your personal data are processed based on the legal grounds specified in Articles 5 and 6 of the Law KVKK, including:

  • where explicitly stipulated by law;

  • where directly related to the establishment or performance of a contract;

  • where necessary for the data controller to fulfill its legal obligations;

  • where necessary for the establishment, exercise or protection of a right;

  • where processing is required for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject are not harmed;

  • with respect to sensitive personal data, in cases permitted by applicable legislation.

4. Purposes of Processing Personal Data

Your personal data are processed for the following purposes:

  • carrying out legal consultancy and attorneyship activities;

  • conducting and following up litigation, enforcement, mediation and other legal proceedings;

  • managing client relationships;

  • fulfilling obligations arising from legislation;

  • ensuring information security;

  • ensuring the continuity and security of legal services;

  • establishing, exercising and protecting rights and legal claims.

5. Transfer of Personal Data

Your personal data may be transferred, in compliance with the duty of attorney–client confidentiality and the provisions of the Law KVKK, in accordance with Article 8 of the Law, to:

  • attorneys and employees working within our Law Office;

  • third parties whose involvement is necessary for the conduct of legal processes;

  • authorized public institutions and organizations, courts and enforcement offices.

Your personal data are not transferred abroad.
(If cross-border transfer is envisaged, it must be carried out in accordance with Article 9 of the Law KVKK.)

6. Retention Period of Personal Data

Your personal data are retained for the periods stipulated under:

  • the Attorneyship Law;

  • the Turkish Code of Obligations;

  • the Turkish Commercial Code;

  • tax legislation;

  • statutes of limitation;

  • other applicable legislation.

Upon expiration of these periods or if the purpose of processing ceases to exist, personal data are deleted, destroyed or anonymized in accordance with the Law KVKK and relevant legislation.

7. Rights of the Data Subject

Pursuant to Article 11 of the Law KVKK, as a data subject you have the right to:

  • learn whether your personal data are processed;

  • request information if your personal data have been processed;

  • learn the purpose of processing and whether the data are used in accordance with that purpose;

  • know the third parties to whom your personal data are transferred domestically or abroad;

  • request the correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data;

  • request the deletion or destruction of personal data if the reasons for processing no longer exist;

  • object to the occurrence of a result against you arising from analysis exclusively through automated systems;

  • request compensation for damages in case you suffer losses due to unlawful processing of personal data.

8. Method of Application

Pursuant to Article 13 of the Law KVKK, you may submit your requests regarding the above-mentioned rights to our Law Office through:

  • written application;

  • registered electronic mail (KEP);

  • secure electronic signature;

  • mobile signature;

  • the e-mail address previously notified to the data controller and registered in its system.

9. Information on Explicit Consent

This Information Notice has been prepared solely for the purpose of fulfilling the obligation to inform under the Law KVKK and does not constitute an explicit consent declaration.
In cases where explicit consent is required, such consent shall be obtained separately from the relevant persons.