WORLDWIDE SOFTWARE
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION, PROCESSING, AND PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction
Our company, Worldwide Software (“Company”), outlines with this ("Policy") the procedures and principles to be followed regarding the acquisition, processing, deletion, destruction, or anonymization of personal data of all its contacts, in compliance with the obligations imposed by law.
This policy is prepared in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (“Law”), addressing Data Owners such as Job Applicants, Customers, Company Shareholders, Company Officials, Visitors, Employees of Collaborating Institutions, Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Third Parties.
This policy ensures transparency and aims to obtain explicit consent from data owners in the cases listed below. The Privacy Policy is published on our company’s website (https://worldwideyazilim.com) and is made accessible upon request.
2. Scope of the Policy
This policy applies to all personal data processed automatically or non-automatically, provided that they are part of any data recording system, for categories including but not limited to Employees, Customers, Shareholders, Visitors, and Collaborators.
Depending on the data owner's group, certain parts or the entirety of this policy may apply.
3. Legal Compliance
All actions related to personal data processing and protection are subject to applicable laws. In case of discrepancies between the legislation and this Policy, the provisions of the prevailing legislation will apply.
4. Categories of Data Owners
| Job Applicants | Individuals who have applied for a job or made their resume and related information accessible to the Company. |
| Collaborators' Employees, Shareholders, and Officials | Employees, shareholders, and officials of entities collaborating with the Company. |
| Customers | Individuals whose personal data are obtained due to business relations, regardless of whether a contractual relationship exists. |
| Visitors | Individuals visiting the Company’s physical premises for various purposes. |
| Third Parties | Other individuals whose personal data are processed under this Policy. |
| Shareholders | Individuals holding shares in the Company. |
| Officials | Board members and other authorized individuals within the Company. |
5. Definitions
| Explicit Consent | Freely given, specific, and informed consent for processing personal data. |
| Anonymization | Making personal data unidentifiable, even when matched with other data. |
| Personal Data | Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. |
| Special Categories of Personal Data | Data concerning race, ethnic origin, political opinion, religious beliefs, health, sexual life, criminal convictions, and security measures, as well as biometric and genetic data. |
| Data Processing | Any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, recording, storage, alteration, and destruction. |
| Data Controller | The entity determining the purposes and means of personal data processing and managing the data recording system. |
| Data Processor | Individuals or entities processing personal data on behalf of the data controller. |
6. Data Processing Principles
Personal data is processed for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes and retained only for the necessary period required by the purpose or relevant legislation. If these purposes are no longer valid, the data is deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.
7. Responsibilities of the Company
The Company commits to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and security of personal data. Measures are implemented to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
8. Data Subject Rights
- To learn whether personal data is being processed,
- To request information about personal data processing,
- To understand the purpose of processing and whether it is being used accordingly,
- To know the third parties to whom personal data is transferred, domestically or abroad,
- To request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data,
- To request deletion or destruction of personal data under certain conditions,
- To object to processing results that are unfavorable to the data subject,
- To claim compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing.
9. Data Retention and Disposal
Personal data will be retained for the duration required by applicable law or the purpose of processing. Upon expiration of this period or when processing is no longer necessary, data will be securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.
10. Updates to the Policy
This policy may be updated to comply with legislative changes or to reflect improvements in data protection practices. Updates will be communicated through our website.
WORLDWIDE SOFTWARE
PERSONAL DATA RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY
For further information, please contact us at support@worldwideyazilim.com.