PRIVACY AND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY
1. Purpose and Scope
This policy aims to regulate the processing, storage, and protection of personal data collected through the website tdb.org.tr, mobile applications, and digital services operated by the Turkish Dental Association (“TDB”), in accordance with the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (“KVKK”) and other relevant legislation.
2. Covered Dijital Services
This policy covers the following digital services:
• Turkish Dental Association Education Platform (Online Seminars, Courses, Certifications Programs)
• Turkish Dental Association Mobile Application (iOS & Android)
• Membership Fee Payment and Registration Processes.
• E-Newslatter and Announcement Systems
• Event Registration and Participation Systems
3. Collected Personal Data
Turkish Dental Associaiton may collect the following types of personal data:
• Identity Information (Name, Surname, Turkish ID number)
• Contact Information (e-mail, phone number, addrress)
• Professional Information (Diploma, Area of Expertise, Chamber Membership)
• Financial Information (History of Fee Payment History, Invoice Details)
• Educational Background and Participation Details
• IP Address, Device Information, Behaviors of Users
4. Purpose of Data Processing
The personal data collected may be processed for the following purposes:
• Managing Membership and Fee Transactions
• Access to the Educaiton Platform and tracking it’s progress.
• Providing Services Through the Mobile Applicaiton
• Delivering Information About Events and Announcements
• Improving User Experience
• Fulfilling Legal Obligaitons
5. Data Retention and Safety
Turkish Dental Associaiton retains personal retains personal data only for the periods specified in the relevant legislation. Data is protected by technical measures such as encryption, access controls, and firewalls. Additionally, confidentiality obligations are imposed on employees and service providers.
6. Sharing Data with Third Parties
Pesonal data in not shared with third parties except in following cases:
• Legal Obligations (Court Orders, Official Request)
• Service Providers (Educational Infrastructer, payment system, technical support)
• Authorized Public Institutions (Tax Office, Social Security Institution (SGK), etc.)
When data is shared, data security and confidentiality agreements are signed with the relevant parties.
7. Rights of the Related Person
Within the scope of Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), related people have the following rights:
• To Learn Whether Their Personal Data İs Being Processed
• To Request Information If Their Data Has Been Processed
• To Learn the Purpose of Processing and Whether It is Used Accordingly
• To Know the Third Parties Whom Their Data is Transferred Domestically or Abroad
• To Request Correction If Their Data Is Incomplete or Inaccurate
• To Request deletion or destruction of their data accordance with Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK)
• To Demand Compensation For Damages In Case of Unlawful Processing.
8. Cokkies and Tracking Technologies
Our website does not use cokkies for marketing or advertersing purposes.
9. Policy Updates
Turkish Dental Associaiton reserves the right to amend this policy in accordance with changes in legislation or service updates. Updates will be announced on tdb.org.tr
10.Consent
By registiring on system and sharing your personal data on your website, applications and other channels, you acknowledge and consent to our Personal Data Policy, including the processing methods, transfer of data free of charge or for a fee, and other related matters stated in the policy. You also consent to use of data shared with tdb@tdb.org.tr on website, applications, and social media channels, to receiving notificaitons and suggestions, and to the possibility of commercial sharing with third parties fort he benefit of members. Furthermore, you agree that before exercising your legal rights, you will contact https://www.tdb.org.tr. By doing so, you provide explict consent to these terms.
11. Contact
For all types of request and applications, you can contact us at address below.
Turkish Dental Association (TDB) Addrress: Kızılırmak Mahallesi 1146. Cadde 12/38 Çankaya Ankara E-posta: tdb@tdb.org.tr Telefon: 312 4359394