Licenses-policies

As Studycent, we always respect and uphold the privacy of our users and their accompanying privacy rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal data (including its collection, use, disclosure, and safeguarding) and how we protect your privacy.
‍
This Privacy Policy applies to data collected across our website, apps, services, events, and more.
‍
If you do not accept the terms of the Studycent Privacy Policy presented herein, please do not access the Studycent website/application or subscribe to, buy, or benefit from Studycent's services.

II. Parties

a. Company
Our company name is Education Teknoloji A.Ş.
Our registered office address is: Kustepe mah. Mecidiyeköy yolu cad. Trump tower No: 12 iç kapi no:18 şişli/ Istanbul.
When we reference; 'we' , 'us' 'our' or Studycent in this Privacy Policy, we are referring to Studycent acting as a data controller with respect to your personal data.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at contact@studycent.com.

b. User
The term 'user'; refers to potential and existing users who benefit from our services through our website, mobile application, or any other medium.

III. Terms and definitions

Descriptions of the terms used in this Privacy Policy are as follows:

“Authority” means the Personal Data Protection Authority.
“Board” means the Personal Data Protection Board.
“Data subject” means the natural person whose personal data is processed.
“Disposal” means the erasure, destruction, or anonymization of personal data.
“Law” means the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 dated 24/3/2016.
“Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
“Processing of personal data” means any operation performed on personal data wholly or partially by automated means, or by non-automated means provided that they form part of a data filing system, such as collection, recording, storage, protection, alteration, adaptation, disclosure, transfer, retrieval, making available for collection, categorization, or preventing its use.
“Recording medium” means any environment in which personal data is stored, wholly or partially, by automated means, or by non-automated means, provided that they form part of a data filing system.
“User” means any potential and existing users who benefit from our services through our website, mobile application, or any other medium.

IV. Principles of processing of personal data

When processing your personal data under this Privacy Policy, we comply with applicable laws, this Privacy Policy, and the following principles:

We process personal data only for specific, legitimate purposes and with your consent. Through this Privacy Policy, we transparently explain these purposes and the scope of data processing in a clear and understandable manner.
We process personal data only when it is relevant, limited, and proportionate to the intended purpose.
We take due care to ensure your personal data remains accurate and up to date.
We store or retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the processing purpose and to comply with applicable legal requirements.

V. Legal grounds and applicable law

We process personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (dated 24/03/2016), based on the legal grounds set out in Articles 5 and 6 of the Law. The full text of the legislation is available at https://www.kvkk.gov.tr/Icerik/6649/Personal-Data-Protection-Law.

In line with the applicable legislation, we process your personal data when:

It is expressly provided for in the law.
It is necessary for and directly related to the establishment or performance of a contract.
It is mandatory for compliance with a legal obligation to which the data controller is subject.
The personal data has been made public by the user or provided by the user directly.
It is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or protection of a legal right.

In the absence of the above-listed grounds, we process personal data only with your explicit consent. When requesting your explicit consent for data processing, we clearly specify the particular
processing activity.

VI. Your rights under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (dated 24/03/2016)

Pursuant to Article 11 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (dated 24/03/2016), you have the right to:

Learn whether your personal data has been processed;
Request information regarding the processing of your personal data;
Learn the purpose of data processing and whether your personal data is used in compliance with that purpose;
Be informed about third parties, domestic or international, to whom your personal data has been transferred;
Request rectification of incomplete or inaccurate personal data;
Request erasure or destruction of your personal data;
Request confirmation that rectification, erasure, or destruction of your data has been communicated to relevant third parties;
Object to decisions made solely based on automated processing if such decisions produce negative consequences for you;
Seek compensation for damages incurred due to the unlawful processing of your personal data;
Restrict processing under certain circumstances;
Object to processing;
Withdraw consent when processing relies upon your explicit consent;
Lodge a complaint with the Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu (KVKK).

You can submit your requests under this article as per the information provided below under the heading of “Contact”. We will respond to and address all requests free of charge in compliance with applicable laws. However, if additional costs arise when fulfilling your request, charges may be applied in accordance with the tariff promulgated by the Authority.

VII. Personal Data Processes

Personal Data We May Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data about you:

Information you provide directly to us: This includes data you provide through forms, surveys, registrations, submissions, events, feedback, queries, applications, and other interactions via our websites, apps, in-person meetings, postal mail, email, telephone, or other means.
Correspondence data: Includes records of correspondence and interactions you have with us through email, chat, phone, support tickets, or other communication channels.
Transaction and billing data: Includes details about payments, subscriptions, event tickets, invoices, billing addresses, and related information.
Website and app activity data: We may use tracking technologies, such as cookies, to understand how you use our websites and apps. This helps us evaluate and enhance performance, navigation, marketing efforts, and your overall experience.
Social media activity: Interactions and content you share with us on social media may result in the collection of personal data, depending on your privacy settings.
Publicly available information: We may collect publicly available information about you from directories, professional sites, news outlets, and other online or offline sources.

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have unintentionally collected personal data from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from or about a child under the age of 18, please contact us immediately.

VIII. How We Collect Your Personal Data

We collect your personal data through the Studycent website and application via automatic and partially automatic methods.

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Strict access controls for data and systems
Ongoing privacy and security training for staff
Regular evaluation and testing of security measures and practices

Although we strive to protect your personal data to the best of our ability, no data security measures can guarantee complete security at all times.

IX. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, lease, or otherwise disclose your personal data to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

Competent authorities: Any law enforcement authority, regulatory or government agency, court, or other third party, as required by applicable law.
Vendors and service providers: We share data with vendors and service providers who perform services based on our instructions and are required to protect your data.
Professional advisors: We may disclose data to professional advisors in connection with our business operations and transactions.
Corporate transactions: In the event of a business transaction or proceeding, your data may be transferred as permitted by law. Any purchaser or successor will be required to honour the commitments outlined in this policy.
Other cases: We may share your data when necessary to protect your interests or as otherwise permitted by law, with appropriate safeguards in place.

X. Contact Us

The Data Controller of your personal data is Studycent If you have any questions, comments, or requests relating to your rights of privacy or about our privacy practices or this policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at contact@studycent.com or by mail to Education Teknoloji A.Ş., Kustepe mah. Mecidiyeköy yolu cad. Trump tower No: 12 iç kapi no: 18 şişli/ Istanbul.

On this page

I. Introduction II. Parties III. Terms and definitions IV. Principles of processing of personal data V. Legal grounds and applicable law VI. Your rights under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (dated24/03/2016)VII. Personal Data Processes VIII. How We Collect Your Personal Data IX. Who We Share Your Data With X. CONTACT US