his Personal Data Protection & Privacy Policy has been prepared by Devasa Media – Yusuf ATAK (“Data Controller”) to explain how personal data is collected, processed, stored, shared, and protected, as well as cookie usage practices, on the websites www.modelturkey.com, www.turkiyemodel.com, and www.devasamedia.com and all affiliated digital platforms (the “Platform”).

All users of the Platform are deemed to have read, understood, and accepted the terms of this Policy.

1. Personal Data Collected

The Platform may collect the following personal data:

Identity Information: First name, last name, gender, date of birth, Turkish ID number (T.C. number)

Contact Information: Phone number, email address, full address

Account and Profile Information: Username, social media links (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), photos, portfolio contents

Financial Information: IBAN number, bank name, payment receipts, invoice information

Technical Information: IP address, device type, browser information, operating system, log records

Usage Data: Session duration, page views, click history, behavioral analytics data

Visual and Audio Records: Uploaded videos, voice recordings, live broadcast data (if any)

Location Data: Geolocation obtained based on device permissions

2. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

Collected personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

Execution of membership and registration procedures

Personalization of Platform services, performance optimization, and enhancement of user experience

Operation of secure payment systems and fraud prevention

Managing posting of ads, application evaluation, and matching processes

Handling requests, suggestions, complaints, and support applications

Announcing campaigns and promotions, sending commercial electronic communications (for consenting users)

Fulfillment of legal obligations and official requests

3. Storage and Protection of Personal Data

All personal data is protected in accordance with KVKK and relevant legislation.

Data protection measures include:

Encryption (e.g., AES-256)

Secure transmission via SSL certificates

Firewalls and controlled access systems

Regular data backups and disaster recovery systems

Data will be retained for the duration of the service and legal retention periods. Upon expiration, data will be anonymized or securely deleted.

4. Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties

User data will not be shared with third parties without explicit consent. Exceptions include:

Courts, public institutions, or regulatory authorities for fulfilling legal obligations

Banks, virtual POS providers, and accounting systems involved in payment and collection processes

Software companies providing technical support and infrastructure services under contract

All data shared is strictly limited to the necessary scope and purpose.

5. User Rights (According to KVKK Article 11)

Users have the following rights:

To know whether their personal data is processed

To request information if processed

To learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used appropriately

To know the third parties within or outside the country to whom data is transferred

To request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data

To request deletion or destruction of personal data

To object to automatic analysis of processed data

To claim compensation in case of damages

To exercise these rights, users may contact: destek@modelturkey.com

6. Cookie Policy

The Platform uses cookies to enhance user experience and improve services:

Maintaining session and persistent login

Analyzing visit statistics

Delivering content according to user interests

Running targeted advertising and marketing campaigns

Users can partially or fully disable cookies via browser settings; however, access to certain services may be restricted.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Cookies from third-party service providers such as Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Hotjar may be used to:

Analyze visitor behavior on the Platform

Measure traffic sources and user trends

It is recommended to review the privacy policies of these providers.

8. Data Security and Disclaimer

Necessary technical and administrative measures are implemented by the Data Controller.

Absolute security of data transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed. Users accept this risk by using the Platform.

9. Use of Cookies and Personal Data for Platform Benefit

Content and cookie data shared by users may be used in anonymized form for Platform analytics and development purposes.

The Platform may use user data in a limited manner for advertising, campaigns, and service optimization.

10. Right to Modify the Policy

The Data Controller reserves the right to update this Policy when deemed necessary.

Changes take effect immediately upon publication, and users will be notified via the Platform.

11. Contact Information

Data Controller: Devasa Media – Yusuf ATAK
Email: destek@modelturkey.com
Web: www.modelturkey.com / www.turkiyemodel.com / www.devasamedia.com
Official Address: Business address registered in Platform records

Note: This Policy has been prepared in accordance with KVKK (Law No. 6698), EU GDPR, and other relevant regulations.