Privacy Policy - Widoroi Legal Services

1. Introduction

Widoroi Legal Services ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our legal services.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) and, where applicable, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect different types of information from and about you, including:

2.1 Personal Information You Provide to Us

Contact information (such as name, email address, postal address, phone number)
Professional or employment-related information
Payment information when you engage our services
Information you provide when filling out forms on our website
Information you provide during consultations or when using our legal services
Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

IP address and geographic location
Browser type and version
Operating system
Time and date of your visit
Pages you view
Time spent on those pages
Referring website addresses

This information helps us to improve our website and deliver a better service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To provide, maintain, and improve our legal services
To communicate with you about our services, including responding to inquiries and providing updates
To process payments and billing
To maintain accurate records and provide effective legal representation
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
To customize and personalize your experience with our services
To analyze usage trends and improve our website functionality
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activities
To send promotional materials or newsletters (with your consent where required by law)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
Professional Advisers: We may share your information with other legal professionals, experts, or consultants when necessary to provide our services to you, with your consent.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:

Encryption of sensitive data
Secure networks and servers
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication procedures
Staff training on data protection

However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you
Legal obligations to which we are subject (such as maintaining records for tax purposes)
Professional requirements for legal record-keeping
Limitation periods for potential legal claims

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You may request access to your personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your information in certain circumstances.
Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection: You may object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Withdrawal of Consent: Where we process your information based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Please note that some of these rights may be limited where we have compelling legitimate grounds or legal obligations to process your personal information.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our website and your experience.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools. However, if you block certain cookies, you may not be able to use all the features of our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website and services. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before providing any personal information or using their services.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information from our records.

11. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal information to countries outside of your country of residence, including to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. When we transfer your personal information internationally, we will implement appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

These safeguards may include:

Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities
Binding corporate rules for transfers within our corporate group
Other legally approved mechanisms that ensure an adequate level of protection

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our services after changes to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Widoroi Legal Services
Eskişehir, Kurtuluş Cd. No:228
34375 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +902122553281

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and within the timeframe required by applicable law.