Contact email: info@kovanist.com
1. Data Controller
This privacy policy and notice apply to the websites kovanist.com and forum.kovanist.com operated by Kovanist. Your personal data is processed in accordance with the provisions of KVKK and GDPR.
2. Data Collected
- Contact data: Name, surname, and e-mail (via contact form, registration, or forum interactions).
- Usage data: IP address, browser type/version, device information, referring pages, visit time, and interactions.
- Content data: Forum posts, comments, voluntary submissions, and attachments (images/video links, etc.).
- Cookie data: Session and preference cookies; analytics and security cookies.
3. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
- Responding to requests: To respond to your inquiries (legitimate interest / performance of contract).
- Service delivery: Forum membership, content publishing, and moderation (performance of contract / legitimate interest).
- Security and abuse prevention: System security, spam, and fraud prevention (legitimate interest / legal obligation).
- Improvement and analytics: Enhancing content quality and user experience (legitimate interest / explicit consent where required).
4. Data Retention
Personal data is retained until the processing purpose ceases or until legal retention periods expire. Upon user request, deletion or anonymization is carried out within the scope permitted by law.
5. Cookies
Cookies are used to enhance site experience and ensure security. You may change or disable cookie settings in your browser. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities.
6. Third-Party Services
Third-party providers may be used for hosting, security, email, and analytics (e.g., hosting/CDN, Mailcow for email, performance/caching). Data processing agreements are signed with these providers, and appropriate security measures are implemented.
7. Data Security
Data transmissions are protected by TLS/SSL. Server and application-level access control, logging, and anti-spam measures are enforced.
8. Your Rights (KVKK Article 11 & GDPR)
You have the following rights:
- To learn whether your data is processed and to request information,
- To request correction, deletion, or restriction of processing,
- To data portability,
- To object to processing based on legitimate interest,
- To withdraw consent at any time.
Requests can be sent to info@kovanist.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. If such processing is identified, it will be immediately deleted and appropriate measures will be taken.
10. International Data Transfer
Data may be transferred to countries where service providers are located. Transfers are carried out in compliance with GDPR requirements (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
11. Contact Form Notice
Data such as your name, surname, and email submitted via the contact form are processed solely to respond to your inquiry and are not shared with third parties for marketing purposes. By submitting the form, you acknowledge that you have read this notice.
12. Updates
This policy may be updated periodically. Updates take effect once published on kovanist.com.