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CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

INFORMATION NOTICE ON THE PROCESSING AND PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA (KVKK)

  1. Data Controller

Your personal data are processed by the Contemporary Education Foundation / Çağdaş Eğitim Vakfı (“ÇEV” or the “Foundation”), acting in its capacity as the data controller, in accordance with the  Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (“KVKK”)  and the applicable legislation.

The Foundation adopts the principle of processing personal data in compliance with the law and principles of good faith; ensuring that such data are accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date; processed for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes; and handled in a manner that is relevant, limited and proportionate to the purposes for which they are processed.

  1. Purposes of Processing Personal Data

Your collected personal data are processed, within the scope of the data processing conditions set out under Articles 5 and 6 of the KVKK, for the following purposes:

  • Planning and execution of the Foundation’s activities, scholarship programs, educational projects, and social responsibility initiatives
  • Management of relationships with scholarship recipients, alumni, donors, volunteers, supporters, and stakeholders
  • Execution of donation processes, maintenance of donation records, and reporting in compliance with applicable legislation
  • Disclosure of donors’ names and/or titles to the public, subject to their written declaration or explicit consent
  • Planning and execution of human resources processes
  • Conducting corporate communication, information, and promotional activities
  • Fulfillment of the Foundation’s legal obligations
  • Ensuring that the Foundation’s activities are carried out in a secure, sustainable, and legally compliant manner
  1. Processing of Donor Data and Disclosure of Names
  • Donors’ identity, contact, and donation-related financial information are processed for the purposes of executing donation processes, maintaining proper records, accounting, and fulfilling reporting obligations in accordance with applicable legislation.
  • Donors’ names and/or titles may be disclosed to the public  only where the donor has provided a written declaration or explicit consent . Personal data of donors who have not provided such consent shall be kept confidential and shall not be shared with third parties.
  1. Transfer of Personal Data

Your personal data may be transferred, in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the KVKK and limited to the purposes set out above, to the following parties:

  • Business partners and service providers from whom services are procured
  • Legally authorized public institutions and organizations
  • Legally authorized private persons

Such transfers shall be carried out  only to the extent necessary  and in compliance with applicable legislation.

In the event that personal data are transferred abroad, the Foundation acts in accordance with the procedures and principles stipulated under the KVKK.

  1. Method of Collection and Legal Grounds for Processing Personal Data

Your personal data are collected through various channels, including but not limited to the Foundation’s website, application forms, donation forms, contracts, electronic communications (e-mail), call center interactions, and physical documentation.

Personal data processing activities may be based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Explicitly provided for by law
  • Directly related to the establishment or performance of a contract
  • Necessary for the fulfillment of the Foundation’s legal obligations
  • Necessary for the legitimate interests of the Foundation, provided that such interests do not violate the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject
  • Based on the explicit consent of the data subject 
  1. Your Rights Under the KVKK

Pursuant to Article 11 of the KVKK, as a data subject, you have the right to:

  • Learn whether your personal data are being processed
  • Request information regarding the processing of your personal data, if any
  • Learn the purpose of processing and whether such data are used in accordance with their purpose
  • Know the third parties to whom your personal data are transferred, whether domestically or abroad
  • Request the rectification of incomplete or inaccurate personal data
  • Request the erasure or destruction of your personal data
  • Object to the occurrence of a result against you arising from the analysis of your data exclusively through automated systems
  • Request compensation for damages in case you suffer harm due to unlawful processing of your personal data
  1. Application Procedure
  • You may submit your requests regarding your rights by completing and delivering the  Data Subject Application Form  available on our website to the Foundation in writing.
  • Your applications will be reviewed and concluded  as soon as possible and no later than thirty (30) days , depending on the nature of your request, and will be processed free of charge. However, if the process requires additional costs, a fee may be charged in accordance with the tariff determined by the  Personal Data Protection Board .

PRIVACY POLICY

The Contemporary Education Foundation / Çağdaş Eğitim Vakfı (“ÇEV” or the “Foundation”) considers the protection of personal data to be a fundamental institutional responsibility.

This Privacy Policy explains the scope under which personal data collected through the website  www.cev.org.tr  are processed and the measures taken to ensure their protection.

  1. Data Collected

The Foundation may collect personal data within the following categories:

  • Identity information (name, surname, title)
  • Contact information (telephone number, e-mail address, postal address)
  • Donation-related information (amount, date, type of donation)
  • Payment transaction information (e.g., transaction reference number)
  • Communication preferences
  • Technical data (IP address, cookie data)

Credit card details are not stored within the Foundation’s systems; all payment transactions are processed through the relevant banks and/or payment service providers.

  1. Purposes of Data Use

The collected personal data are processed for the following purposes:

  • Execution of donation transactions
  • Management of recurring donation processes
  • Planning and implementation of scholarship programs and project activities
  • Management of donor and stakeholder relationships
  • Fulfillment of legal obligations
  • Communication and informational activities
  1. Data Protection Measures

In order to ensure the security of personal data, the Foundation implements appropriate administrative and technical measures, including:

  • Technical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access
  • System security practices
  • Restrictions on data access
  1. Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared, to the extent necessary and in compliance with applicable legislation, with:

  • Payment service providers
  • Service providers
  • Legally authorized public authorities
  1. Your Rights

For detailed information regarding your rights under Article 11 of the KVKK, please refer to the  KVKK Information Notice .

Online Donation and Recurring Donation Terms and Conditions

ARTICLE 1 – PARTIES

1.1. Contemporary Education Foundation / Çağdaş Eğitim Vakfı (“ÇEV” or the “Foundation”)
Kocatepe Mah. Feridiye Cad. No:53
34437 Taksim / Istanbul, Türkiye
Tel: +90 212 297 69 79–80
E-mail: sekreterya@cev.org.tr
Website:  www.cev.org.tr

1.2. Donor
Any natural or legal person who makes a one-time or recurring donation through the website  www.cev.org.tr

ARTICLE 2 – DEFINITIONS

Website (the “Site”): www.cev.org.tr

Donation: A voluntary monetary contribution made by the Donor to the Foundation without consideration

Recurring Donation: The automatic collection of a donation amount determined by the Donor on a monthly basis or at specified intervals

Payment Infrastructure: The collection system provided through banks and/or virtual POS systems and payment service providers

ARTICLE 3 – SUBJECT MATTER OF THE AGREEMENT

This document sets forth the procedures and principles governing one-time and recurring donations made through the Site, as well as the rights and obligations of the parties and the applicable cancellation and refund conditions.

By its legal nature, a donation constitutes a gratuitous contribution. The Foundation does not undertake any obligation to provide goods or services in return for donations.

ARTICLE 4 – DONATION PROCESS

4.1. The Donor declares that they have read and accepted these Terms and Conditions prior to completing the donation process.

4.2. The donation transaction shall be deemed completed upon the successful processing of the payment through the relevant payment infrastructure.

4.3. The Foundation does not store credit card information within its own systems; all payment transactions are carried out through the relevant banks and/or payment service providers.

ARTICLE 5 – TERMS OF RECURRING DONATIONS

5.1. By selecting the recurring donation option, the Donor agrees that the amount specified will be automatically charged at the selected intervals (generally on a monthly basis).

5.2. Recurring donations are established for an indefinite duration and shall continue until cancelled by the Donor.

5.3. The Donor may cancel their recurring donation at any time by notifying the Foundation via e-mail at sekreterya@cev.org.tr.

5.4. The cancellation request shall become effective no later than the next billing cycle following its receipt by the Foundation. If the request is submitted very close to the scheduled charge date, the next charge may still be processed due to technical procedures; in such case, any refund request shall be evaluated separately.

5.5. In the event that the charge cannot be processed due to card expiration, insufficient funds/credit limit, or reasons attributable to the bank, the recurring donation may be automatically suspended.

ARTICLE 6 – CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY (ONE-TIME DONATIONS)

6.1. The Donor may request a refund within seven (7) days from the date of the one-time online donation.

6.2. Refund requests shall be evaluated particularly in the following circumstances:

  • Duplicate charges
  • Entry of an incorrect amount
  • Technical system errors
  • Allegation of unauthorized transaction

6.3. Refund requests must be submitted to sekreterya@cev.org.tr, specifying the donation date, amount, name/title, and, where possible, the transaction reference number.

6.4. Refunds shall be processed through the same payment method used for the donation. Processing times of banks and payment service providers shall apply.

6.5. Requests submitted after the seven (7) day period shall be evaluated at the Foundation’s discretion, taking into account the nature of the donation.

ARTICLE 7 – PERSONAL DATA AND COMMUNICATION

7.1. Personal data obtained during the donation process are processed in accordance with the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK) and the applicable legislation.

7.2. The disclosure of the Donor’s name/title to the public is possible only with the Donor’s written approval or explicit consent.

7.3. The Foundation may inform donors, volunteers, and stakeholders about its projects and activities. The Donor may update their communication preferences at any time.

ARTICLE 8 – SECURITY

8.1. The Foundation prioritizes the security of Donors making online donations.

8.2. Credit card information must not be shared via e-mail or telephone. The Foundation does not guarantee the security of payment information transmitted via e-mail.

ARTICLE 9 – GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the implementation of this document shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Istanbul (Central) Courts and Enforcement Offices.

COOKIE POLICY

The Contemporary Education Foundation / Çağdaş Eğitim Vakfı (“ÇEV” or the “Foundation”) adopts the protection of users’ privacy and personal data as a fundamental principle when visiting the website  www.cev.org.tr .

This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies used on our website, their purposes of use, legal bases, and users’ rights regarding their preferences.

  1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device via your browser by the websites you visit. They enable the improvement of user experience, the provision of security, and the analysis of website performance.

  1. TYPES OF COOKIES

2.1 Based on Duration

Session Cookies:
These cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies:
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period (the retention period varies depending on the type of cookie but generally does not exceed 24 months).

2.2 Based on Source

First-Party Cookies:
Cookies placed directly by the website  www.cev.org.tr .

Third-Party Cookies:
Cookies placed by third-party service providers such as Google, Meta (Facebook), Mailchimp, YouTube, Google Maps, and payment service providers.

  1. COOKIE CATEGORIES USED

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the secure and proper functioning of the website.

Purposes of use include:

  • Session management
  • Security authentication
  • Processing of forms and donation transactions
  • Technical operation of the payment process
  • Prevention of bots and malicious activities

Legal basis:  Article 5/2 of the KVKK (legal obligation and legitimate interest) These cookies do  not  require explicit consent.

 

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies are used to analyze the use of the website.

Tools that may be used:

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Data collected may include:

  • IP address (partially anonymized)
  • Device information
  • Browser type
  • Duration of visit
  • Traffic source
  • Click behavior

Purpose:

  • To improve website performance
  • To enhance user experience
  • To optimize content

These cookies are subject to  explicit consent .

Within the scope of Google services, data may be transferred abroad. Such transfers are carried out in accordance with Article 9 of the KVKK.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies are used to remember user preferences.

Examples include:

  • Language preferences
  • Cookie preferences
  • Form field information

These cookies are subject to  explicit consent .

 

 

 

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

Tools that may be used:

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel
  • Social media advertising tools

Purpose:

  • To measure the effectiveness of donation campaigns
  • To analyze advertising performance
  • To enable retargeting (remarketing)

Data collected may include:

  • Page views
  • Click behavior
  • Conversion data

These cookies are subject to  explicit consent .

Within the scope of Meta services, data may be transferred abroad.

3.5 Communication and Newsletter Cookies

Potential tools:

  • Mailchimp or similar e-newsletter systems

Purpose:

  • Management of newsletter subscriptions
  • Communication of campaigns and activities

These cookies are subject to  explicit consent .

3.6 Third-Party Embedded Content Cookies

Our website may include:

  • YouTube video content
  • Google Maps map integrations

These services may place their own cookies on your device. Their use is subject to the respective providers’ privacy policies.

  1. COOKIES RELATED TO PAYMENT PROCESSES

During online and recurring donation transactions:

  • Banks
  • Virtual POS providers
  • 3D Secure authentication systems

may use their own security cookies.

The Contemporary Education Foundation / Çağdaş Eğitim Vakfı does not store credit card information within its own systems.

  1. TRANSFER OF DATA ABROAD

Where services such as Google, Meta, or Mailchimp are used, certain data collected through cookies may be transferred to servers located abroad.

Such transfers are carried out in accordance with Article 9 of the KVKK and with the necessary safeguards in place.

  1. MANAGEMENT OF COOKIE PREFERENCES

Visitors may:

  • Set their preferences via the cookie banner
  • Delete or block cookies through their browser settings
  • Withdraw their consent at any time

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.

  1. EXPLICIT CONSENT

Cookies other than strictly necessary cookies are used based on your explicit consent.

You may modify or withdraw your consent at any time.