Privacy Policy (Gizlilik Politikası)

Privacy Policy

Nextstep İstanbul Eğitim Sağlık Turizm Ltd. Şti. ("Company") processes personal data in accordance with 6698 Sayılı Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu (KVKK) - Turkish Personal Data Protection Law.

Collected Data

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identity information - Name, surname, date of birth, nationality, passport/ID number
• Contact information - Email address, phone number, address
• Travel & consultancy-related information - Travel preferences, destination information, trip details
• Health-related information - Only if explicitly provided and with your explicit consent
• Educational documents - For student consultancy services (transcripts, diplomas, certificates)

Purpose of Processing

As stated in our official documents, personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Service delivery - Providing tourism, education, health, and travel services
• Legal compliance - Fulfilling obligations under Turkish laws and regulations
• Communication - Responding to inquiries and maintaining client relationships
• Reservation coordination - Managing travel bookings, accommodations, and appointments
• Consultancy activities - Providing educational and tourism guidance services
• Finance and accounting obligations - Processing payments and maintaining financial records

Data Sharing

Your personal data may be shared with the following parties when necessary for service delivery or legal compliance:

• Turkish public institutions - Göç İdaresi (Immigration Office), Vergi Dairesi (Tax Office), and other relevant government authorities as required by law
• Tourism and travel partners - Hotels, airlines, transportation companies, and tour operators for service coordination
• Health institutions - Only when explicitly requested by the client for medical appointment coordination
• Payment and financial institutions - Banks and payment processors for transaction processing

KVKK Rights

Under the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Learn whether your data is processed - Request information about whether your personal data is being processed
• Request correction or deletion - Request correction of inaccurate data or deletion of your personal data
• Request information about third-party transfers - Learn which third parties your data has been shared with
• Object to data processing - Object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Submit complaints - File a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) if you believe your rights have been violated

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your KVKK rights, you can submit your request to us using the following methods:

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data processing activities are conducted in compliance with KVKK requirements and industry best practices.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.