Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how the Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TTYD) manages and protects your personal information in compliance with GDPR, Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL, Law No. 6698), and other relevant international regulations. By using our website [www.tif.com.tr] and participating in the Tourism Investment Forum (TIF), you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Data Controller Information

Name: Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TTYD)
Address: Nispetiye Cad. Aydın Sok. Aydın İş Merkezi K:2 D:6, Levent, Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey
Contact: info@tif.com.tr / +90 212 347 21 35

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data, including:

Identification and contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
Professional information (occupation, company)
Visual and auditory data (photographs, videos)
Technical data (IP addresses, browser types for website usage)

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your personal data for:

Organizing and managing event participation
Managing website and membership accounts
Providing updates on TTYD and related events
Analyzing website usage for improvement
Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing is based on:

Consent from data subjects
Legitimate interests, where not overridden by rights and freedoms
Compliance with legal obligations

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

Personal data may be shared with:

Event partners, sponsors, and third-party service providers
International and local regulatory bodies when legally required
Third parties for data storage or analysis, following applicable data protection laws

Data transfers outside Turkey and the EU are conducted in accordance with GDPR and PDPL, including ensuring necessary safeguards.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined, subject to legal or regulatory requirements.

8. Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR and PDPL, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccuracies in your data
Request data deletion where applicable
Object to data processing under certain conditions
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@tif.com.tr.

9. Security

TTYD implements security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect personal data against unauthorized access and misuse.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Please review it regularly for changes.