Privacy Policy – PDPL – Privacy Notice
As Marcon Lines, we show maximum sensitivity to the security of your personal data. Your personal data are processed in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("PDPL").
1. Processing of Your Personal Data
In accordance with the PDPL numbered 6698, your personal data shared with Marcon Lines, in whole or in part, can be obtained, recorded, stored, changed, rearranged; in short, all kinds of processing performed on the data, by automatic or non-automatic means provided that it is part of any data recording system, can be done by us. Any transaction performed on the data within the scope of PDPL is considered as "processing of personal data".
2. Purposes and Legal Reasons for Processing Your Personal Data
The personal data you share,
- In order to fulfil the requirements of the services we provide to our customers in accordance with the requirements of the contract and technology, to improve our products and services;
- In order to provide information to public prosecutors, courts and relevant public officials on issues related to public security and legal disputes, upon request and in accordance with the legislation;
- In order to offer a wide variety of opportunities to our members or to share these opportunities with individuals or institutions within the legal framework;
- To analyse advertising preferences,
will be processed in accordance with PDPL numbered 6698 and related secondary regulations.
3. Information About Third Parties or Organisations to Which Your Personal Data Can Be Transferred
Persons / organisations to which your personal data shared with Marcon Lines can be transferred for the purposes stated above are: our main shareholders, shareholders, advertisers, direct or indirect domestic / foreign affiliates; particularly the member companies using the Marcon Lines infrastructure and, but not limited to, individuals and organisations related to the service offered; program partner organisations, domestic / international organisations and other third persons and organisations from which we receive services and with which we cooperate in order to carry out our activities and/or in the capacity of Data Processor. Our regulations regarding the cookies to be used for advertising purposes are set out in the "Marcon Lines Cookie Policy" and form a part of the "Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy" you are currently reading.
4. How Your Personal Data Is Collected
Your personal data,
- With the forms on the Marcon Lines website and mobile applications and information such as name, surname, address, telephone, business or private e-mail address; data including preferences on the pages accessed using the user name and password, the IP records of the transactions performed, the cookie data collected by the browser and the duration and details of the browsing, and location data;
- For the purposes of establishing a commercial relationship with Marcon Lines, applying for a job, making a proposal — via business cards, CVs, bids and other means — received from persons who share their personal data, in a physical or virtual environment, face to face or remotely, verbally or in writing or from the electronic environment;
- In addition, data obtained indirectly from different channels, from (micro) websites and social media used for websites, blogs, contests, surveys, games, campaigns and similar purposes, from e-bulletin reading or clicking movements, data provided by public databases and from profiles and data open to sharing on social networking sites such as social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google, Instagram, Snapchat etc.);
can be processed and collected.
5. Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your personal data, collected by any of the methods listed above to be processed in Turkey or to be processed and maintained outside of Turkey, may also be transferred to service intermediaries located abroad (in countries accredited by the Personal Data Protection Board and where adequate protection of personal data exists), provided that this remains within the scope of the PDPL and in accordance with contractual purposes.
Your personal data may be transferred, where deemed necessary;
- To our business partners who cooperate with us and/or provide services for the presentation and promotion of products and services,
- To the authorities that will determine your location in case of an emergency call,
- To regulatory and supervisory institutions and other official institutions such as courts and enforcement offices, and to other public institutions or organisations authorised to request your personal data,
- To legal entities that have a commercial relationship with Marcon Lines and have your phone number.
6. Storage and Protection of Personal Data
In accordance with Article 12 of the PDPL, Marcon Lines is obliged to prevent the unlawful processing of personal data, prevent unauthorised access to the systems and databases where your personal data are stored, and take software and physical security measures such as hashing, encryption, transaction logging and access management in order to ensure their protection. If it is learned that personal data has been obtained by others illegally, the situation will be reported immediately, in writing and in accordance with the legal regulation, to the Personal Data Protection Board.
7. Keeping Personal Data Updated and Accurate
In accordance with Article 4 of the PDPL, Marcon Lines has an obligation to keep your personal data accurate and up to date. In this context, in order for Marcon Lines to fulfil its obligations arising from the current legislation, our members are required to share accurate and up-to-date data or update them via the website / mobile application.
8. Rights of the Personal Data Owner
Article 11 of the PDPL numbered 6698 entered into force on 7 October 2016, and in accordance with the relevant article, the rights of the Personal Data Owner after this date are as follows:
The Personal Data Owner has the right, by applying to Marcon Lines (data controller);
- To learn whether personal data is processed,
- To request information if personal data has been processed,
- To learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether they are used appropriately for their purpose,
- To know the third parties to whom personal data are transferred domestically or abroad,
- To request correction of personal data in case of incomplete or incorrect processing,
- To request the deletion or destruction of personal data within the framework of the conditions stipulated in Article 7 of the PDPL,
- In case of correction, deletion or destruction of personal data, to request that these transactions be notified to third parties to whom personal data are transferred,
- To object to the occurrence of a result against the person by analysing the processed data exclusively through automated systems,
- To request compensation in case of damage due to unlawful processing of personal data.
9. Communication and Application Method
Personal Data Owners can direct their questions, comments or requests to the e-mail address info@marconlines.com.
10. Cookie Policy
Marcon Lines uses the information collected through cookies in accordance with the Marcon Lines Privacy Policy.
By continuing to visit our site, you consent to cookies being placed on your device. If you do not want cookies to be placed on your device, you can refuse the use of cookies through your browser’s settings or options. In order to have the best experience during your visit, we recommend that you do not refuse the use of cookies.
Temporary Cookies: Temporary cookies are only stored temporarily during the session and removed as soon as you close your browser.
Mandatory Cookies: These are necessary and important cookies. They allow you to create a user account, log in, browse our website and submit forms. If you do not allow the use of such cookies, you may not be able to use various areas of the Marcon Lines website. Persistent cookies remain on your computer or mobile device after closing the browser or application and are used to recognise you when you return to our website.
Performance and Analysis Cookies: These cookies are used by websites and applications to provide you with a better, faster and safer experience. With this type of cookie, it is possible to improve and personalise the customer experience. The data obtained includes details such as the pages accessed, redirections, platform type of the person accessing, date/time information, search terms and other texts entered while using the site.
Targeting or Advertising Cookies: Targeting or advertising cookies are placed by the advertising networks of Marcon Lines within the knowledge and permission of Marcon Lines. Their purposes are to show relevant and personalised ads, to limit the number of ads shown, to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to remember your visit preferences.
11. Acceptance
By browsing our website and sharing your personal data on our website, our applications and other channels, you declare that you accept — with explicit consent, defined as consent based on information and declared with free will — our Personal Data Policy and the terms of processing, processing methods, transfer, sale of data and other related issues in our policy; that data shared with Marcon Lines through a social media application may be used on the web page, in applications and on social media channels; that notifications and suggestions may be made and that data may be shared with third parties in commercial terms provided that it is for the benefit of the members; and that you will apply to Marcon Lines before exercising your legal rights under the PDPL.