GDPR Privacy

GDPR Privacy Policy

Introduction

At KolsHouse Consulting and Marketing Solutions Ltd., based in Turkey, we are committed to protecting the privacy and data of our users in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data when you use our Platform, as well as your rights under GDPR.

By accessing or using KOLS.HOUSE (the "Platform"), you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Data Controller and Contact Information

KolsHouse Consulting and Marketing Solutions Ltd. is the data controller for the purposes of GDPR. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of your personal data, you can contact us at:

KolsHouse Consulting and Marketing Solutions Ltd. Email: [email protected]

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

1. Information You Provide: This includes personal data you provide when interacting with the Platform, such as your name, email address, and any information you provide through contact forms or correspondence.

2. Automatically Collected Data: We may collect data automatically about your usage of the Platform, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Platform). This data helps us optimize the user experience.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the functionality of the Platform and analyze its usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We collect and process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

• Consent: When you provide personal data voluntarily or through the use of cookies, we process it based on your consent. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. • Contractual Necessity: When you request services from us, we process your personal data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you. • Legal Obligation: We may process your personal data where necessary to comply with our legal obligations. • Legitimate Interest: We may process your data where it is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, securing the Platform, or conducting analytics, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

Purposes of Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the functionality of the Platform. • To communicate with you regarding updates, offers, or information related to your use of the Platform, where you have opted in to receive such communication. • To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities to optimize user experience and enhance Platform security. • To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and interests of KOLS.HOUSE and its users.

Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosures

We may share your personal data with third parties only under specific circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform, performing business functions, or providing services on our behalf. These providers are contractually bound to only process data in accordance with our instructions and applicable GDPR standards. • Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the relevant third parties as part of the transaction. • Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal data to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, protect our rights, or respond to lawful government requests. • International Transfers: If personal data is transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other mechanisms approved under GDPR.

Data Retention

We shall retain your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements. When your personal data is no longer required, we shall securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with GDPR guidelines.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data. • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected. • Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain situations. • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to have that data transferred to another controller where technically feasible. • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data where the processing is based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] . We may require proof of identity before fulfilling such requests to ensure the protection of your personal data.

Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data of children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we shall take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Any changes shall be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us at [email protected]