At IDA Türkiye, we place great importance on the confidentiality and security of your personal data and act in full compliance with all applicable legal regulations, especially the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK). In this context, as the data controller, we process, store, and protect your personal data within the framework of the principles outlined below.

Purpose and Scope
This policy has been created to ensure the protection of personal data processed in all activities carried out by IDA Türkiye, to transparently explain data processing procedures, and to guarantee the legal rights of data subjects. The policy covers all natural persons, including employees, suppliers, business partners, customer representatives, exhibition participants, visitors, and users of digital platforms.

Methods of Collecting Personal Data
Your personal data may be collected through various automated or non-automated methods, including exhibition participation forms, digital platforms, contracts, emails, call centers, business card exchanges, website forms, e-newsletter subscriptions, camera systems (CCTV), and social media channels.

Collected data may include your name and surname, contact information, job title, institution details, visual records (photos and videos), location data, and email content.

Purposes of Processing Personal Data
Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

  • Managing exhibition organization processes
  • Managing participant and visitor relations
  • Ensuring event security
  • Sending electronic newsletters, promotions, and announcements
  • Operating digital platforms and service infrastructures
  • Fulfilling contractual obligations
  • Legal reporting and regulatory compliance
  • Conducting marketing, analysis, and statistical studies
  • Managing request and complaint processes

Retention Period of Personal Data
Personal data is securely retained for the duration required to fulfill the purpose of processing and for the legal retention periods specified in the relevant legislation. Once this period ends, the data is deleted, destroyed, or anonymized by IDA Türkiye.

Transfer of Personal Data
When necessary, your personal data may be transferred to the following parties, either based on your explicit consent or within the limits of legal obligations, in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the KVKK:

  • Public institutions and authorities (e.g., ministries, regulatory bodies)
  • Suppliers and service providers
  • Event partners and business associates
  • Software companies providing technology infrastructure
  • Legal advisors, financial auditors, and official authorities

In the case of international data transfers, no transfer is made without the explicit consent of the data subject.

Data Security Measures
IDA Türkiye takes all necessary technical and administrative measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration. In this regard:

  • Databases and servers are operated within secure network infrastructure.
  • Access authorizations are limited.
  • Employees receive regular KVKK training.
  • Data processing agreements are made with external service providers.
  • Emergency response plans are in place for potential data breaches.

Rights of the Data Subject (KVKK Article 11)
As a data subject whose personal data is processed, you have the following rights under the KVKK:

  • To learn whether your personal data is being processed
  • To request information if your personal data has been processed
  • To learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used appropriately
  • To learn the third parties to whom your data has been transferred domestically or abroad
  • To request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data
  • To request deletion or destruction of data processed in violation of the law
  • To request that such actions be notified to third parties to whom the data was transferred
  • To object to results arising from automated processing that may be detrimental to you
  • To request compensation for damages if you suffer harm due to unlawful processing

How to Submit a Request
If you wish to exercise the above rights under KVKK, you may submit your request in writing or via our registered electronic mail (KEP) address, secure electronic signature, or the email address registered in our system.

Contact Address:
IDA Türkiye
Email: info@idaturkiye.com

Your request will be processed free of charge within the legal timeframe. However, if the process incurs an additional cost, a fee may be charged based on the tariff set by the Personal Data Protection Board.

Policy Updates
IDA Türkiye may update this Personal Data Protection Policy in line with changes in legislation. Updated versions will be published on our website and come into effect as of the publication date.

Final Statement
As IDA Türkiye, we are fully aware of our responsibility to protect your personal data. We are committed to transparency, legal compliance, and data security in all our data processing activities, and we strive to provide a safe digital environment for all our valued participants, visitors, business partners, and stakeholders.

Ensuring the security of your personal data is one of our top priorities. In all our activities, we respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, adhere to the principle of transparency in personal data processing, and fully comply with national and international data protection regulations. We only process data based on legal grounds and explicit consent, take care not to process data beyond its intended purpose, refrain from sharing data with third parties without consent, and retain personal data only for as long as necessary. We regularly review our data processing procedures and continuously update the necessary administrative and technical measures.

Our goal is to offer a secure, respectful, and responsible digital experience. You are welcome to contact us at any time with any questions, suggestions, or requests concerning your personal data.