Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14 March 2026

1. Introduction

Turklegal Patent and Trademark Services Ltd. (“Turklegal”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, disclosed and protected when you visit our website or communicate with us through online channels.

We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

By using this website, you acknowledge that your personal data may be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Personal Data We Collect

You may browse our website without providing personal data.

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name and surname
• Company name and title
• Contact information (email address, telephone number, address)
• Information contained in messages submitted through contact forms
• Professional or business-related information necessary to respond to your request

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless strictly necessary and only with explicit consent where required by law.

3. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical data may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and language
• Device information
• Pages visited and access times
• Referral sources

This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve website performance, usability and security.

For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. Legal Basis and Purpose of Processing

Your personal data may be processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Your explicit consent
• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests of our firm, provided that fundamental rights and freedoms are not adversely affected

We process personal data for purposes such as:

• Responding to enquiries and providing legal or consultancy services
• Managing client relationships
• Improving our website and services
• Sending professional updates, newsletters or event information (only where permitted)
• Ensuring website security and preventing misuse
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

5. Marketing Communications

Where permitted by law, we may send informational or promotional communications.

You may opt-out at any time by:

• Using the unsubscribe link in our emails, or
• Contacting us directly

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell personal data.

Personal information may be shared only where necessary with:

• IT and hosting service providers
• professional advisers
• regulatory authorities or courts
• analytics and website service providers

Such parties are required to process data confidentially and only for specified purposes.

Where personal data is transferred outside Türkiye or the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards will be implemented in accordance with applicable legislation.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for:

• the purpose for which it was collected
• legal or regulatory obligations
• professional liability requirements

After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against:

• unauthorised access
• alteration
• disclosure
• loss or destruction

However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be fully secure.

9. Third-Party Platforms and Public Areas

Our website may contain blog sections or links to social media platforms.

Any information you choose to publish in publicly accessible areas may be viewed and used by others. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• request access to your personal data
• request correction or deletion
• request restriction of processing
• object to processing
• request data portability
• withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be submitted via our Contact page.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised “Last updated” date.

13. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us via:
Contact Page