Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

As the Enterprise Europe Network Eastern Mediterranean consortium, we place great importance on the protection of your personal data. This privacy policy explains which data is collected when you visit our website, how it is used, and your rights.

2. Data Collected

The following types of data may be collected on our website:

2.1 Automatically Collected Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system information
• Pages visited and visit durations
• Referrer URL (the page that directed you to our site)
• Cookie data

2.2 User-Provided Data

• Name, email, and message content submitted via the contact form
• Information shared in event registration forms
• Email address provided for newsletter subscription

3. Purpose of Data Use

The collected data is used for the following purposes:

• To ensure and improve the functionality of the website
• To personalize the user experience (language preference, etc.)
• To respond to communication requests
• To provide information about events and services
• To create statistical analyses and site usage reports
• To fulfill legal obligations

4. Cookie Policy

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functions of the site (session management, language preference)
• Analytical Cookies: To collect site usage statistics (anonymous)
• Preference Cookies: To store user preferences (theme, language)

You can disable cookies from your browser settings. However, some features of the site may not function properly in this case.

5. KVKK Compliance

Under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK), your personal data is processed by the EEN Eastern Mediterranean consortium as the data controller. Your rights under Article 11 of the KVKK are specified below.

6. GDPR Compliance

Under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), necessary technical and administrative measures are taken to protect the personal data of our users located in the European Economic Area. As an initiative supported by the European Commission, EEN fully complies with GDPR requirements.

7. Data Retention Periods

• Contact form data: 1 year from the conclusion of the request
• Analytical data: 2 years after being anonymized
• Cookie data: Session end or up to 1 year depending on the type of cookie
• Event registration data: 1 year from the event date

8. User Rights

Under KVKK and GDPR, you have the following rights:

• To learn whether your personal data is processed
• To request information about processed data
• To learn the purpose of data processing and whether it is used in accordance with its purpose
• To know the third parties to whom data is transferred domestically or abroad
• To request correction of incomplete or incorrectly processed data
• To request the deletion or destruction of data under Article 7 of the KVKK
• To object to the occurrence of a result against you by analyzing the processed data exclusively through automated systems
• To request compensation for damages in case of unlawful processing

9. Data Security

Technical and administrative measures such as SSL encryption, firewall, and access control are implemented to ensure the security of your personal data. Your data is protected against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

10. Third-Party Sharing

Your personal data is not shared with third parties except for legal obligations. Data used for analytical services is anonymized.

11. Contact

For questions about our privacy policy or your personal data, you can contact us:

Email: info@een-easternmed.org Web: www.een-easternmed.org

You can submit your applications under KVKK in writing or via registered electronic mail (KEP).