Privacy Policy
At Klyne Creative Studio, we take the security and privacy of your personal data seriously. This policy transparently explains how your data is collected, processed, and protected.
Data Controller
This Privacy Policy explains how Klyne Creative Studio ("Klyne", "we", "our") processes the personal data of visitors and users of our website and services, in accordance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK") and applicable regulations.
As data controller, you may contact us at: [email protected]
Personal Data We Collect
We process personal data in the following categories:
| Category | Data | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | First name, last name | Contact form |
| Contact | Email address, phone number | Contact form |
| Project | Service request, budget range, project details | Contact form |
| Technical | IP address, browser type, device info, visit duration | Automatic (cookies) |
| Preference | Language preference, browsing behaviour | Automatic collection |
Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes under the legal bases specified in Article 5 of KVKK:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to contact form enquiries and providing proposals | Performance of a contract (Art. 5/2-c) |
| Managing project workflows and delivering services | Performance of a contract (Art. 5/2-c) |
| Fulfilling legal obligations (accounting, tax) | Legal obligation (Art. 5/2-ç) |
| Ensuring website security and functionality | Legitimate interest (Art. 5/2-f) |
| Analysing website usage statistics | Legitimate interest (Art. 5/2-f) |
| Newsletter or campaign communications (if consented) | Explicit consent (Art. 5/1) |
Data Retention Periods
Your personal data is deleted, destroyed, or anonymised once the processing purpose ceases. Subject to statutory retention obligations:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form data (project enquiries) | 3 years from last contact |
| Contract and invoice-related records | 10 years (Tax Procedure Law obligation) |
| Website log data | 6 months (Law No. 5651) |
| Marketing / newsletter subscription | Until unsubscription or maximum 3 years |
| Cookie data | Varies by cookie type (see Section 08) |
Data Transfers
Your personal data may be shared with the recipient groups listed below, provided the conditions and safeguards under Articles 8 and 9 of KVKK are met:
- Email service provider (EmailJS): for contact form delivery
- Web hosting and CDN providers: for site infrastructure
- Web analytics services: for anonymous usage statistics
- Authorised public authorities and institutions: when legally required
International transfers are subject to adequate protection being in place or your explicit consent, as required by Article 9 of KVKK.
Your Rights
Under Article 11 of KVKK, you have the right to:
- Learn whether your personal data is being processed
- Request information if it is being processed
- Learn the purpose of processing and whether data is used in accordance with that purpose
- Know the third parties to whom data is transferred domestically or internationally
- Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data
- Request deletion or destruction of data under conditions set out in Article 7 of KVKK
- Request notification of correction and deletion to third parties to whom data has been transferred
- Object to a result arising solely from automated analysis that is unfavourable to you
- Claim compensation for damages resulting from unlawful processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us in writing at [email protected]. Requests will be responded to free of charge within 30 days.
Data Security
Appropriate technical and administrative measures are in place to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served exclusively over HTTPS encrypted connections.
In the event of a security breach, notification obligations under KVKK and the Personal Data Security Guidelines will be fulfilled accordingly.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies: small text files placed on your device via your browser.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Site functionality, session management | Session |
| Preference Cookies | Remembering your language and region settings | 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Anonymous usage statistics and performance measurement | 2 years |
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the proper functioning of certain site features.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those linked pages. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time due to changes in legislation or updates to our services. The current policy will always be published on this page. You can find the last updated date at the top of this page.
In the event of material changes to the policy, you will be notified by email to your registered address.
Questions? Contact us: [email protected]