Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Kursun & Partners Law Firm ("we", "us") is the data controller for personal data processed via this website. You can reach us at info@kursunpartners.com or +90 216 888 15 70.

Address: Kozyatağı Mh. İbrahim Ağa Sk. Çelikbilek Plaza No: 12/24 Kadıköy / İstanbul

2. Personal Data We Collect

• Contact form submissions: name, email, phone (optional), message content
• Newsletter subscriptions: email address only
• Server logs: IP address, browser type, referrer (kept for 30 days for security)
• Cookies: session cookies for the admin panel only (no tracking cookies)

3. Purposes of Processing

• Responding to your inquiries and providing legal consultancy
• Sending legal updates and articles to newsletter subscribers
• Maintaining site security and preventing abuse
• Complying with our legal obligations (record-keeping, tax)

4. Legal Basis

Processing is based on (a) your explicit consent (KVKK Art. 5/1, GDPR Art. 6/1/a) for newsletter subscriptions, (b) performance of a legal services contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 5/2/c, Art. 6/1/b) for contact form submissions, and (c) our legitimate interest in site security and fraud prevention.

5. Cookie Usage

Our site uses only essential cookies required for the admin panel session. We do not use analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time via the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer.

6. Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for 5 years in line with commercial record-keeping requirements. Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe. Server logs are kept for 30 days.

7. Your Rights (KVKK Art. 11 / GDPR Art. 15-22)

You have the right to:

• Learn whether your personal data is processed and request information about the processing
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion or anonymization of your data
• Object to the processing of your data
• Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (data portability)
• Lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK Kurumu)

8. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Limited disclosure occurs only (a) to our hosting provider for the technical operation of the site, and (b) to authorities where required by law.

9. Contact for Privacy Requests

To exercise any of your rights, please email us at info@kursunpartners.com with the subject line "KVKK / GDPR Request". We will respond within 30 days.