KVKK Notice (Aydınlatma Metni)

01Data controller

This notice is provided by Velocert [registered trade name to be confirmed] ("Velocert"), established in Türkiye, acting as data controller under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK").

02Personal data we process

• Identity data: name and surname.
• Contact data: email address, phone number, company address.
• Professional data: company name, title, department.
• Customer transaction data: quotation requests, project and order details, correspondence.
• Request and complaint data: appeals, complaints and related records under ISO/IEC 17020.
• Transaction security data: IP address and log records generated when you use our website.

03Purposes of processing

• Responding to enquiries and preparing quotations.
• Planning and carrying out testing, inspection and type-approval services.
• Submitting technical reports to approval authorities.
• Handling appeals and complaints and maintaining impartiality records.
• Fulfilling legal, accreditation and designation obligations.
• Ensuring the security of our website and information systems.

04Legal grounds

Personal data is processed under Article 5(2) of KVKK where it is necessary for the establishment or performance of a contract, for compliance with a legal obligation, for the establishment, exercise or protection of a right, or for our legitimate interests, provided this does not harm your fundamental rights and freedoms. Marketing communications are sent only with your explicit consent.

05Transfer of personal data

Personal data may be transferred, within the purposes above and in line with Articles 8 and 9 of KVKK, to the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology and other approval authorities, accredited test laboratories and facilities, our technical partners, IT and hosting service providers, and legal and financial advisors. Transfers abroad are made only under the conditions set out in Article 9.

06Method of collection

Personal data is collected through website forms, email, phone, meetings, contracts and documents you share with us, by automated and partly automated means.

07Your rights

Under Article 11 of KVKK you may ask whether your personal data is processed, request information about the processing, learn its purpose and whether it is used accordingly, know the third parties it is transferred to, request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data, request erasure or destruction under Article 7, request that these actions be notified to third parties, object to results arising from automated analysis, and claim compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing.

08How to apply

Send a signed written application to [registered address], a request via KEP to [KEP address], or an email from the address registered with us to info@velocert.com.tr. Requests are answered free of charge within 30 days, in line with the Communiqué on the Principles and Procedures for Application to the Data Controller.