Privacy Policy
Last update: 09 December 2022
This privacy policy explains in detail how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data. It also informs you about the choices that you have with respect to your personal data. Please read this privacy policy carefully before submitting your personal data to us.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
In this section, we provide you with general information about us, evizeturk.com , and this Privacy Policy.
1.1 About the Privacy Policy
This privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”) governs the processing of personal data collected from individual users (“you” and “your”) through the website www.evizeturk.com, the related domain names, software, and services (collectively, “eVisa.gen.tr”).
1.2 Third-party websites
The Privacy Policy does not cover any third-party websites, applications, or software that integrate with eVisa.gen.tr or any other third-party products and services. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of websites to which eVisa.gen.tr links. If you provide any information to such third parties, different rules regarding the collection and use of your personal data may apply.
1.3 Owner of eVisa.gen.tr (data controller)
eVisa.gen.tr is owned and operated by VİZETEL VİZE SERVİSİ LTD., a company specializing in visa consultancy and travel health insurance services, with its registered address in Samsun, Turkey, and email: info@evizeturk.com (“we,” “us,” and “our”).
1.4 About eVisa.gen.tr
eVisa.gen.tr provides information about obtaining visas for Turkey and facilitates the online visa application process through consultancy services. Additionally, we offer travel health insurance services for Turkey visa applications.
1.5 Children
eVisa.gen.tr is not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from persons younger than 18. Parents or legal guardians may use eVisa.gen.tr to obtain visas for minors, but service contracts cannot be concluded with minors.
1.6 Term and termination
This Privacy Policy enters into force on the effective date indicated above and remains valid until terminated or updated by us.
1.7 Amendments
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to meet legal requirements and standards. Changes will be effective on the day they are posted on this page. If we have your email address, we will notify you of significant changes.
2. WHAT DATA DO WE COLLECT?
In this section, we explain in detail what personal data we collect, how it is collected, and how we use it.
2.1 Sources of personal data
We collect your personal data from the following sources:
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Directly from you (e.g., when you fill out our online application form or contact us).
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Automatically through your activity on eVisa.gen.tr (e.g., through cookies or analytics services).
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From third parties (e.g., payment processors or other service providers).
2.2 Types of personal data collected
We collect the following types of personal data:
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Application Form Data: Information about your trip, passport details, supporting documents, full name, date of birth, email, phone number, and address.
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Payment Data: Billing address, credit card details, and other payment-related information.
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Contact Data: Information provided when contacting us via email or the website's contact form.
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Analytics Data: Technical data such as device type, browser, operating system, geolocation, and browsing behavior.
2.3 Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze website usage, improve user experience, and secure eVisa.gen.tr. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.
2.4 Sensitive data
We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health or religious beliefs) unless you voluntarily provide it.
2.5 Refusal to provide personal data
If you refuse to provide necessary personal data, we may not be able to provide you with certain services.
3. HOW LONG DO WE STORE YOUR DATA?
We store your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example, accounting records in Turkey must be kept for 10 years.
4. HOW DO WE DISCLOSE YOUR DATA?
4.1 Disclosure to data processors
We may share your personal data with:
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Turkish governmental authorities for visa processing.
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Payment processors for handling transactions.
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Analytics and marketing providers (e.g., Google and Facebook).
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Independent contractors providing technical or consultancy services.
4.2 International transfers
If your data is transferred outside of your country (e.g., to the USA for payment processing), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
4.3 Legal requests
We may disclose your data if required by law or requested by public authorities.
5. HOW DO WE PROTECT YOUR DATA?
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including secure networks, limited access, and strong passwords. However, no online system can guarantee 100% security.
6. HOW CAN YOU MANAGE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?
You have the following rights:
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Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
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Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
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Erasure: Request the deletion of your data.
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Restriction: Limit how your data is processed.
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Data portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
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Objection: Object to how your data is processed.
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Withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent where applicable.
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@evizeturk.com.
7. CONTACT
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
VİZETEL VİZE SERVİSİ LTD.
Email: info@evizeturk.com
Website: www.evizeturk.com
By using eVisa.gen.tr, you agree to this Privacy Policy.