TURKISH ACADEMY PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: March 17, 2026

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At Turkish Academy, we respect your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding it. By using our website or services, you agree to this policy.

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1. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

We collect the following types of data:

Account and profile data
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and account preferences. You may also choose to add a profile photo, biography, or social media links.

Lesson and course data
We track your progress, completed lessons, purchases, and communications with instructors.

Payment data
Payments are processed securely through iyzico, a certified Turkish payment provider. Turkish Academy does not store, access, or process your credit card or banking details. All payment data is handled exclusively by iyzico and is subject to their own privacy policy and security standards. Turkish Academy accepts no responsibility for any data incidents occurring on iyzico's platform.

Communications
If you contact us for support, we store your messages and contact information to respond to your inquiry.

Automatically collected data
We automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our website. We use Google Analytics to help us understand site traffic and usage.

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2. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use your data to:

- Provide and improve our services
- Process payments and manage your account
- Send you lesson updates, progress reports, and important account notifications
- Send marketing emails (you can opt out at any time)
- Analyze website performance using Google Analytics
- Comply with legal obligations

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3. WHO WE SHARE YOUR DATA WITH

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

- Wix (our website platform)
- iyzico (our payment provider)
- Google Analytics (website performance analysis)
- Email marketing providers (for sending newsletters and updates)
- Legal authorities, if required by law

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4. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
- Withdraw consent for data processing

If you are based in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@turkish.academy. We will respond within 30 days.

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5. COOKIES

We use cookies to keep our website functioning, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic through Google Analytics. You can control cookie settings through your browser at any time.

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6. CHILDREN

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. For our Turkish for Kids program, a parent or guardian must create and manage the account. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, please contact us at info@turkish.academy and we will delete it promptly.

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7. DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data. However, no online system is completely secure. Please protect your account password and contact us immediately at info@turkish.academy if you suspect any unauthorized access.

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8. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our website. Continued use of our services after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

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9. CONTACT

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:

info@turkish.academy
Turkish Academy, Istanbul, Turkey