Data Protection and Processing of Personal Policy Declaration
The purpose of this Information on the Protection and Processing of Personal Data (Information) is to fulfill the obligation to inform the relevant articles of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (Personal Data Protection Law) regarding the use of personal data obtained during the use of the website (Portal) located at the www.epdplatform.org address and/or received from third parties. In addition, it is to transparently inform the Users about the collection methods, processing purposes, legal reasons and rights of the personal data collected by our company regarding the use of the Portal by the Users or entered into the Portal by the Users. Suppliers of products and services in various categories and potential buyers meet and shop through the safe environment offered by (WEPD®). Within this activity, personal data is processed as a requirement to use (WEPD®) functions as specified in this Information text.
(WEPD®) constantly renews itself in order to provide better service to its Users in the field of internet with innovative product and service applications by investing in technology and works to provide the best service, and takes the highest possible level of security measures in order to ensure that personal data is collected, stored and shared in accordance with the law and to protect its confidentiality. In order to achieve this purpose, the personal data of the Users are processed within the scope and conditions detailed below.
(WEPD®) may update and change the provisions of this Information at any time by publishing them on the Portal.
(WEPD®) will be effective from the date of publication on the Portal.
a) Data Controller
In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law, your personal data will be collected and processed by the data controller (WEPD®) within the scope described below.
b) Personal Data Collected
(WEPD®) collects various static (fixed) and dynamic (variable) data from Users by the following methods.
The data that (WEPD®) collects depends on the services and features used by Users. Under this heading, the data processed within the scope of the Services offered by (WEPD®) and considered personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law are listed in the following groups. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the expressions “personal data” and “special categories of personal data” within the scope of the terms and conditions presented in this Information include the following information:
Demographic Data: Date of birth, age, gender, marital status, educational status, occupation, interests, preferred language data.
Usage Data and Favorites: Data collected from your devices through various software and technological tools (WEPD®) or your reasons for calling Call Centers, voice recordings, real estate index, appraisal, date and time data on which the product was used, province, district, neighborhood for which the index query was created, chassis and license plate number for obtaining the damage inquiry report produced by the Insurance Association and Surveillance Center system if the payment transaction is successful, The products viewed through the portal, square meter prices, survey/banner data used for directing users to relevant products, contact requests from product suppliers, bank-requested information for real estate offers, information entered regarding contractor projects, usage habits, search terms, visited categories, errors and similar technical issues.
Location Data: Includes precise or approximate user location. GPS data and IP-based location are used if the user gives permission.
Payment Data: Invoice and payment information: name, surname, invoice address, identification number, tax number, payment receipt, invoice data etc.
Content Data: Documents showing product authenticity or ownership, membership information, customer notes, feedback, error descriptions, etc.
In-site Messages Filtered or Contrary to Terms: Only messages flagged for violating terms or based on user complaints.
Where Personal Data is Stored and Processed
Your personal data may be stored in Turkey or abroad where (WEPD®) or its subsidiaries or service providers have facilities, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
c) For What Purpose Personal Data Will Be Processed
Your personal data will be processed for the purposes detailed in the Personal Data Protection Law, including:
Demographic Data: Promotion, evaluation, analysis, communication, after-sales process improvement, business development, collection, customer portfolio management, service optimization, complaint management, etc.
Usage Data and Favorites: Registration, error reporting, online behavioral advertising, service improvement, fraud prevention, communication, optimization, etc.
Content: Business development, optimization, analysis, customer management, service quality measurement, complaint management, etc.
Survey and Test Answers: Used for marketing, statistical analysis, service improvement, legal obligations, contract fulfillment, fraud prevention, financial processes, regulatory compliance, etc.
Filtered Messages: Messages violating law, public morality, suspicion of fraud, unfair competition, or IP violations may be filtered and moderated.
Personal Data Retention Period
(WEPD®) stores personal data for the duration required to provide services and fulfill obligations. In case of disputes, data is stored for the legally required statute of limitations.
ç) To Whom and For What Purpose Personal Data Can Be Transferred
(WEPD®) may transfer personal data to business partners, suppliers, service providers, legal authorities, payment institutions, social media platforms, contractors, research companies, and others to fulfill membership obligations, improve services, verify identity, prevent fraud, optimize systems, or comply with legal requirements. Data may also be transferred abroad.
d) Method and Legal Reason for Collecting Personal Data
(WEPD®) collects personal data directly from the user, authorized persons, or automatically through software tools for purposes such as contract performance, fraud prevention, compliance with law, legitimate interest, explicit consent, or use of published data.
e) Our Measures and Commitments Regarding Data Security
(WEPD®) commits to protecting personal data, taking technical/administrative measures, preventing unlawful processing, and verifying third-party compliance. WEPD® is not responsible for external linked sites. Users must keep their information up to date.
f) Rights of the Personal Data Owner
Users have the right to: learn whether data is processed, request correction, deletion, object to automated decisions, request compensation, and more. Applications may be submitted to info@epdplatform.org with identification documents.
Applications must include:
1. Name, surname, signature (if written)
2. ID/passport number
3. Residential or workplace address
4. Email, telephone, fax (if any)
5. Subject of the request and related documents