Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
 

As Yılmaz Derviş Law Firm (“Firm” or “we”), we attach the utmost importance to the privacy and the security of the personal data of all persons (“User” or “you”) who visit our website (www.yilmazdervis.av.tr), contact us, and benefit from our services. This Privacy Policy has been prepared to transparently explain what personal data we collect, for what purposes we use this data, with whom we share it, and what measures we take to ensure the security of your data.
 

This policy has been created in accordance with relevant legal legislation, primarily the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (“KVKK”).
 

2. Personal Data We Collect
 

Our Firm may collect the following types of personal data depending on the nature of the services it provides:
 

Data Provided Directly by You: Identity information (name, surname), contact information (email address, phone number, address), and other personal data you share regarding your legal issue, which you have provided to us via contact forms, email, telephone, or face-to-face meetings.
 

Data Collected Automatically: Technical data collected through cookies and similar technologies during your visit to our website. This may include anonymous or personally identifiable data such as your IP address, the type of browser you use, your operating system, the duration of your visit to the site, and the pages you have navigated. For detailed information on the use of cookies, please review our Cookie Policy page.
 

3. Our Purposes for Using Personal Data
 

Your personal data is used for legitimate and lawful purposes, including the following:
 

• To provide legal consultancy and representation services,

• To respond to your questions and requests,

• To communicate with you and manage appointments,

• To establish and manage attorney-client retainer agreements and the attorney-client relationship,

• To fulfill our legal obligations (tax, judicial notifications, etc.),

• To improve the performance, security, and usability of our website,

• To establish and protect our rights in the event of any legal dispute or investigation.
   

4. Data Sharing and Transfer
 

Your personal data may be shared with the following parties, provided their confidentiality is ensured and only when necessary:
 

• Courts, enforcement offices, notaries, and other authorized public institutions and organizations that are essential for conducting legal processes,

• Our business partners with whom we receive services and who are under a confidentiality commitment (financial advisors, IT service providers, server hosting companies, translators, etc.),

• The counterparty to a lawsuit or dispute or their legal counsel, within the framework of legal obligations.
   

As a rule, your data is not transferred abroad without your explicit consent or a legal obligation.
 

5. Data Retention Period
 

Your personal data is retained for the period necessary for the purpose for which it was processed and for the retention periods stipulated in the relevant legal legislation (e.g., the Attorneys' Act, the Turkish Commercial Code, the Tax Procedure Law). If the purpose ceases to exist or the legal retention period expires, your personal data is deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.
 

6. Data Security
 

We take the necessary technical and administrative measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, disclosure, or alteration. These measures include data encryption, access controls, a secure server infrastructure, and regular security audits. However, it is important to remember that no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
 

7. Your Rights
 

To obtain detailed information about your rights concerning your personal data under the KVKK and to exercise these rights, please review the KVKK Information Notice page on our site. You may submit your requests to exercise your rights to us using the methods specified on the relevant page.
 

8. Children's Privacy
 

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you, as a parent or guardian, become aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
 

9. Links to Other Sites
 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of these sites. We recommend that you read the privacy policy of another site before visiting it.
 

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will bring significant changes to the Policy to your attention by publishing them on our website or by notifying you through other means. We advise you to regularly check this page for the most current version of the Policy.
 

11. Contact
 

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, do not hesitate to contact us through the information below:
 

Yılmaz Derviş Law Firm