PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION NOTICE (KVKK)

TAPA Parametric Architecture

Last updated: 22 October 2026

1. Purpose

TAPA Parametric Architecture (“TAPA”) respects the privacy of individuals who visit its website or contact TAPA regarding its professional activities.

This notice is intended to explain how personal data may be processed in connection with website inquiries, professional communications and related interactions, in accordance with Türkiye’s Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”).

2. Data Controller

The data controller is the natural or legal person that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data in connection with the relevant activity.

Brand: TAPA Parametric Architecture
Legal data controller: [Insert the full legal name of the responsible person or entity]
Contact email: [Insert the designated privacy contact email]
Address: [Insert the legally applicable address, where required]

The legal identity and contact details above must be completed before publication.

3. Personal Data That May Be Processed

Depending on how you interact with the website, the following categories may be processed:

Identity information, such as your name.
Contact information, such as your work email address.
Professional information, such as your company or organization.
Inquiry information that you voluntarily provide through a contact form.
Technical and usage information collected through website infrastructure or cookies, where applicable.

Please do not submit confidential project information, sensitive personal data or third-party personal data unless it is necessary and you are authorized to provide it.

4. Purposes of Processing

Personal data may be processed, where applicable, for the following purposes:

Responding to inquiries and requests.
Communicating about potential projects, consulting, training or partnerships.
Managing professional relationships and related records.
Maintaining website security and preventing misuse.
Meeting applicable legal obligations and establishing, exercising or protecting legal rights.

Personal data must not be used for unrelated purposes without an appropriate legal basis and, where required, additional information or consent.

5. Legal Grounds for Processing

Personal data is processed only where a legal condition under applicable law is met. Depending on the specific activity, this may include the establishment or performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, the establishment or protection of a right, or a legitimate interest that does not override the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual.

Where processing relies on consent, consent must be obtained separately and in accordance with applicable requirements.

6. Collection Methods

Personal data may be collected electronically through contact forms, direct email correspondence, website interactions and relevant technical infrastructure.

The specific collection method and legal ground depend on the data and the purpose of processing.

7. Sharing and Transfers

Personal data may be shared only where necessary and on an appropriate legal basis with relevant service providers, technical infrastructure providers, professional advisers or competent public authorities where required by law.

If website services or other recipients involve transfers of personal data outside Türkiye, the applicable cross-border transfer requirements must be assessed and fulfilled.

8. Retention and Security

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose or for the period required by applicable law. Appropriate technical and organizational measures should be applied to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration or disclosure.

Actual retention periods, access permissions and security practices should be documented and implemented by TAPA.

9. Your Rights Under KVKK

Subject to the conditions and limitations of applicable law, you may have the right to learn whether your personal data is processed, request information about processing, learn the purposes of processing and relevant recipients, request correction or deletion where applicable, and exercise other rights under Article 11 of KVKK.

Requests may be submitted using the verified contact details provided in the Data Controller section. TAPA will assess and respond to requests in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website may use cookies or similar technologies. Information about the technologies actually used, their purposes and available preferences should be provided in the website’s Cookie Policy and any applicable consent or preference interface.

11. Updates

This notice may be updated when website functions, data processing activities or legal requirements change. The latest version will be published on this page.

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