KVKK Privacy Notice

This notice concerns the personal data processed by GÜVENTUR SEYAHAT TURİZM ACENTASİ TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. ("GüvenTravel") through our website, mobile applications, membership processes, communication channels and travel services. Our data processing activities are carried out under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK) and its implementing legislation.

1. Website and mobile application use

When you visit our website or use our mobile application, certain personal data are processed automatically: IP addresses, website traffic information, logs, connection times, pages visited and transaction security data.

  • Purposes: Information security, visitor records, system performance monitoring, and retention and archiving obligations.
  • Legal basis: KVKK Article 5(2)(a), where processing is expressly provided for by law, and Law No. 5651 on the Regulation of Publications on the Internet. Device and performance data in the mobile application are processed under Article 5(2)(f), the legitimate interests of the data controller.

2. Membership processes

When you create an account on our platforms, we process identity data (first and last name), contact details (email and telephone), customer transaction information, transaction security data and marketing preferences.

  • Purposes: Sales and operational services, performance of the membership agreement, customer relations, handling requests and complaints, and compliance with legal obligations.
  • Legal basis: KVKK Articles 5(2)(a), 5(2)(c) (establishment or performance of a contract), 5(2)(ç) (legal obligations) and 5(2)(f).

3. Purchases and reservations

For reservations and sales of ferries, hotels, tours, flights and other travel services, we process identity, contact, customer transaction, financial and legal transaction data, and audio recordings of call centre conversations.

  • Payments and invoicing: Credit/debit card and financial transaction data are used through secure payment infrastructures (İyzico, PayTR and GarantiPOS) and in accounting processes for electronic invoices and electronic archive invoices.
  • Legal basis: KVKK Articles 5(2)(a), 5(2)(c), 5(2)(ç) and 5(2)(f).

4. Transaction and electronic commerce records

Records of orders, reservations and memberships on our digital platforms are retained to maintain information security, resolve system faults and comply with statutory retention periods.

Legal basis: KVKK Articles 5(2)(ç) and 5(2)(f).

5. Communication and marketing

We process the personal data you provide for requests, complaints, suggestions and support. Commercial electronic communications about campaigns, promotions and information are sent only with your explicit consent. You may withdraw your permission at any time without charge.

6. How personal data are collected

Personal data are collected by automated or partly automated means through our website, mobile application, call centre, authorised agencies and offices, email, WhatsApp, social media channels and digital forms.

7. Transfers of personal data

For the performance of services and compliance with legal requirements, personal data may be transferred to:

  • Competent public authorities and organisations to meet legal obligations.
  • Relevant banks and licensed payment institutions for payment and financial processes.
  • Business partners, suppliers, and infrastructure/cloud service providers for operational processes.
  • International transfers: For overseas tours, visa applications, international accommodation and airline reservations, personal data are transferred to the relevant suppliers abroad only after obtaining your explicit consent.

8. Your rights under KVKK Article 11

Under Article 11, data subjects have the right to:

  • Learn whether their personal data are processed.
  • Request information if their data have been processed.
  • Learn the purpose of processing and whether the data are used in line with that purpose.
  • Know the third parties to whom data are transferred in Türkiye or abroad.
  • Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion or destruction under the conditions of Article 7.
  • Request that corrections, deletions and destruction be notified to third parties to whom the data were transferred.
  • Object to an adverse result arising from analysis exclusively through automated systems.
  • Request compensation for damage caused by unlawful processing.

9. Requests and contact channels

You may submit requests concerning your rights under the law in Turkish. Include your first and last name, Turkish identity number (nationality and passport number for foreign nationals), residential or business address for notifications, notification email/telephone and the subject of your request.

  • Postal address: İsmetpaşa Mah. Şht. Sami Akbulut Cad. No:32/A, Dikili / İzmir
  • Email: info@dikiliguventur.com
  • Registered electronic mail (KEP): guventurseyahat@hs01.kep.tr

Depending on their nature, requests will be resolved as soon as possible and within 30 (thirty) days at the latest, without charge.

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When you visit our website or use our mobile application, some of your personal data is processed through automated means. This data consists of IP address, website traffic information, log records, connection time, pages visited, and transaction security data.

  • Purposes of Processing: Carrying out information security processes, creating visitor records, monitoring system performance, and fulfilling storage/archiving obligations.
  • Legal Basis: The provisions of Article 5/2-a of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (expressly provided for by law) and Law No. 5651 on the Regulation of Publications on the Internet. Specifically for the mobile application, device and performance data is processed under Article 5/2-f of the Personal Data Protection Law (legitimate interest of the data controller).

Your personal data is collected through automatic or partially automatic methods via our website, our mobile application, our call center, our authorized agency and office applications, e-mail, WhatsApp, social media channels, and digital forms.

Pursuant to Article 11 of the KVKK, data subjects have the right to;

  • Learn whether their personal data is being processed,
  • Request information regarding the processing if their data has been processed,
  • Learn the purpose of processing their data and whether it is used in accordance with that purpose,
  • Know the third parties to whom their data is transferred domestically or abroad,
  • Request the correction of their data if it has been incompletely or incorrectly processed,
  • Request the deletion or destruction of their data within the framework of the conditions set out in Article 7 of the Law,
  • Request that the correction, deletion and destruction operations be notified to third parties to whom their data has been transferred,
  • Object to the emergence of a result against them through the analysis of their data by automated systems,
  • Claim compensation for damages arising from the unlawful processing of their data.

During the creation of a membership account on our platforms, identity data (first and last name), contact data (email address, phone number), customer transaction information, transaction security data, and your marketing preferences are processed.

  • Purposes of Processing: Providing sales and operational services, performing the membership agreement, managing customer relations and requests/complaints, and fulfilling legal obligations.
  • Legal Basis: Articles 5/2-a, 5/2-c (establishment or performance of a contract), 5/2-ç (legal obligation) and 5/2-f of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).

Your personal data may be transferred, within the scope of service delivery and legal obligations;

  • To authorized public institutions and organizations in accordance with legal obligations,
  • To relevant banks and licensed payment institutions for payment and financial processes,
  • To our business partners, suppliers and infrastructure/cloud service providers for operational processes.
  • Transfer Abroad: For overseas tours, visa applications, international accommodation and airline reservations, your personal data is transferred to the relevant suppliers abroad only after obtaining your explicit consent.