Last Updated: January 20, 2026
1. Introduction
At TurkeyMakeover, we take our users' privacy seriously. This privacy policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected.
Our platform is a free service operated as an individual business.
2. Data Controller
Data Controller: TurkeyMakeover Platform
Contact: info@turkeymakeover.com
3. Personal Data Collected
3.1. During Account Creation
- Identity Information: First name, last name
- Contact Information: Email address
- Account Information: Password (stored encrypted)
- User Type: Standard user or clinic owner
3.2. During Platform Usage
- Content Data: Comments, reviews, forum posts
- Messaging: Message content with clinics
- Interaction Data: Likes, favorites
- Usage Data: Page visits, click data
3.3. Automatically Collected Data
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Cookie Data: Session cookies, preference cookies
- Analytics Data: Page views, usage duration
4. Purposes of Data Usage
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: Providing platform features
- Account Management: User authentication and session management
- Communication: Messaging between users and clinics
- Improvement: Enhancing platform experience
- Security: Preventing fake accounts and abuse
- Moderation: Ensuring content quality
- Legal Obligations: Fulfilling legal requirements
5. Data Sharing
5.1. Sharing with Third Parties
Your data is not shared with third parties except in the following cases:
- Service Providers: Hosting, database, analytics services
- Legal Requirements: Court order or legal request
- Within Platform: Your comments and reviews are shared with other users
5.2. Sharing with Clinics
When you send a message to a clinic or make a comment, your name and contact information are shared with the relevant clinic.
6. Data Retention Period
- Account Data: Until you delete your account
- Comments and Content: Anonymized after account deletion
- Messages: Until both parties delete
- Log Records: 6 months for security purposes
- Legal Requirements: During legal retention periods
7. Data Security
Measures we take to secure your data:
- Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS)
- Password hashing
- Secure database access
- Regular security updates
- Access control and authorization
Note: We cannot guarantee that data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We do our best to protect your data.
8. User Rights (GDPR & KVKK)
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Learn whether your personal data is being processed
- Request information if it has been processed
- Learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used appropriately
- Know third parties to whom it is transferred domestically or abroad
- Request correction if processed incompletely or incorrectly
- Request deletion or destruction
- Request notification of correction/deletion to third parties
- Object to analysis exclusively by automated systems
- Request compensation for damages caused by unlawful processing
9. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not designed for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. If you are under 18, you should not use the platform.
10. Cookies
The platform uses cookies to improve user experience. For detailed information, please review our Cookie Policy.
11. Policy Changes
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. When significant changes occur, you will be notified by email. We recommend checking the policy regularly.
12. Contact
For questions about the privacy policy or your personal data:
Email: info@turkeymakeover.com
You can submit your data privacy requests to us via the contact information above. Your requests will be evaluated within 30 days.
By continuing to use the platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy.