Personal Data Protection Notice
We value the privacy of your personal data and take care to process your information in accordance with Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK) and applicable legislation.
This Personal Data Protection Notice has been prepared pursuant to Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”) to inform visitors and customers using Sea Taxi Istanbul services about the processing of their personal data.
In its capacity as data controller, SEA TAXI ISTANBUL / [LEGAL COMPANY NAME] attaches importance to taking the necessary measures to ensure that personal data is processed, stored and protected in accordance with applicable law.
Clear information about which personal data is processed and the purposes for which it is used.
Measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access and use.
Processing of personal data in accordance with KVKK and other applicable legislation.
1. Data Controller
Under KVKK, your personal data may be processed by SEA TAXI ISTANBUL / [LEGAL COMPANY NAME] in its capacity as data controller.
Our contact address is: Kuruçeşme Mahallesi, 34345 Beşiktaş / Istanbul, Türkiye. Telephone and WhatsApp: +90 533 499 09 90.
2. Personal Data That May Be Processed
Depending on the nature of your relationship with Sea Taxi Istanbul, the following personal data may be processed:
- Identity information such as your first and last name,
- Telephone number and other contact information,
- Information relating to reservation and transfer requests,
- Departure and destination points, date and time information,
- Number of passengers and luggage information,
- Requests and customer communication records,
- Technical and transaction security data that may be generated during use of our website.
3. Purposes of Processing Personal Data
Your personal data may be processed particularly for the following purposes:
- Receiving sea taxi and private boat transfer requests,
- Managing the reservation process,
- Planning departure and destination points,
- Arranging the appropriate boat and transfer service,
- Communicating with customers before and after the reservation,
- Improving service quality,
- Evaluating requests and complaints,
- Fulfilling legal obligations,
- Ensuring information and transaction security.
4. Methods of Collecting Personal Data
Your personal data may be collected electronically or physically through contact and reservation forms on our website, telephone conversations, WhatsApp correspondence, electronic communication channels and information provided by you during the provision of our services.
5. Legal Grounds for Processing Personal Data
Your personal data may be processed on the basis of the personal data processing conditions set out in Article 5 of KVKK, including where processing is directly related to the establishment or performance of a contract, is necessary for the data controller to fulfil its legal obligations, is necessary for the establishment, exercise or protection of a right, or is necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller provided that such processing does not prejudice the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.
Where explicit consent is legally required, personal data will be processed on the basis of the explicit consent of the data subject.
6. Transfer of Personal Data
Your personal data may be shared, to the extent permitted by applicable legislation, with authorized service providers, business partners, technical service providers and legally authorized public institutions and authorities where necessary for the provision of services and fulfilment of legal obligations.
The relevant provisions of KVKK and applicable personal data protection legislation are taken into consideration when personal data is transferred.
7. Retention of Personal Data
Personal data is retained for the period required by the purposes for which it is processed and in accordance with applicable statutory retention periods. When the retention period or purpose of processing expires, personal data is deleted, destroyed or anonymized in accordance with applicable legislation.
8. Your Rights Under KVKK
Under Article 11 of KVKK, where the relevant legal conditions are met, you may apply to the data controller to:
- Learn whether your personal data is being processed,
- Request information regarding the processing of your personal data if it has been processed,
- Learn the purpose of processing and whether your personal data is being used in accordance with that purpose,
- Learn the third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred,
- Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data,
- Request deletion or destruction of personal data within the conditions provided by law,
- Request that correction, deletion or destruction procedures be communicated to third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred,
- Exercise your other rights provided under applicable law.
34345 Beşiktaş / Istanbul, Türkiye
9. Applications and Requests
You may submit requests concerning your rights under KVKK to the data controller through the application methods prescribed by applicable legislation, clearly stating your identity and the nature of your request. Applications will be evaluated within the periods prescribed by applicable legislation according to the nature of the request.