ASSA Biotech is committed to processing personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the principles set out under Turkish Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (“KVKK”).
Scope of This Policy
This Policy applies to personal data processed by ASSA Biotech in connection with its website, business communications, commercial activities, product inquiries, cooperation requests and other related interactions.
The scope and type of personal data processed may vary depending on the nature of your interaction with ASSA Biotech.
General Principles for Processing Personal Data
Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable legislation and the general data processing principles recognized under the KVKK.
Personal data is processed in accordance with the law and principles of good faith.
Reasonable efforts are made to keep personal data accurate and up to date where necessary.
Personal data is processed for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes.
Processing is limited to data that is relevant, necessary and proportionate to the intended purpose.
Personal data is retained only for the period required by the relevant purpose or applicable legislation.
Categories of Personal Data That May Be Processed
Depending on how you interact with ASSA Biotech, the following categories of personal data may be processed where relevant.
Identity Information
Name, surname, title or similar identifying information provided during communications or business interactions.
Contact Information
Email address, telephone number, business address and similar contact details.
Business Information
Company name, position, department and information relating to your professional or commercial relationship.
Communication Records
Information contained in emails, forms, requests, inquiries and other communications.
Technical Information
Certain technical information relating to website use, security, device or connection data where such information is collected through website technologies.
Purposes of Processing Personal Data
Personal data may be processed for purposes connected with ASSA Biotech's business activities and your relationship with the company.
- Responding to product, service and technical inquiries
- Managing communication and business correspondence
- Evaluating cooperation and commercial requests
- Providing information regarding products and solutions
- Managing contractual and commercial relationships
- Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations
- Maintaining the security and operation of digital systems
- Handling requests, complaints and similar communications
- Protecting legal rights and legitimate business interests
Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data may be processed based on one or more legal grounds permitted under applicable data protection legislation.
Depending on the circumstances, processing may be necessary for the establishment or performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, establishment or protection of a right, legitimate interests, or another legal basis recognized under applicable law.
Where explicit consent is legally required for a specific processing activity, personal data should be processed on the basis of such consent.
Transfer of Personal Data
Personal data may be shared with authorized persons, service providers, business partners, professional advisers, public authorities or other third parties where necessary for the purposes described in this Policy and where permitted by law.
Any transfer of personal data should be limited to what is necessary and carried out in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
Where a transfer outside Türkiye takes place, applicable legal requirements relating to international data transfers should also be observed.
Retention and Security of Personal Data
Personal data is retained for the period necessary to fulfil the relevant processing purpose and any applicable legal or regulatory retention requirements.
ASSA Biotech takes reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss or unlawful processing.
Where the purpose of processing no longer exists and no legal retention requirement applies, personal data should be deleted, destroyed or anonymized in accordance with applicable procedures.
Your Rights Regarding Personal Data
Subject to the conditions and procedures set out under applicable law, data subjects may have rights regarding the processing of their personal data.
- To learn whether personal data is being processed
- To request information regarding such processing
- To learn the purpose of processing and whether data is used accordingly
- To learn the third parties to whom personal data has been transferred
- To request correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data
- To request deletion or destruction where the legal conditions are met
- To request notification of certain corrections or deletions to relevant third parties
- To object to certain outcomes arising from automated processing where applicable
- To request compensation where damage results from unlawful processing, subject to legal conditions
How to Exercise Your Rights
Requests relating to personal data protection rights may be submitted to ASSA Biotech through the communication channels made available by the company.
Applications should contain sufficient information to identify the applicant and clearly explain the request. Additional information may be requested where necessary to verify identity or evaluate the application.
Requests will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures and response periods required by applicable legislation.
Changes to This Policy
ASSA Biotech may update this Personal Data Protection Policy where necessary due to changes in legislation, business activities, data processing practices or technical systems.
The latest version will be published on this page together with the relevant update date.
Contact
For questions regarding this Policy or the processing of personal data, you may contact ASSA Biotech through the communication details below.
Ceyhun Atuf Kansu Cad. no:36/6
Çankaya / Ankara, Türkiye