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Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy

1) PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy must be read before visiting and/or using the website www.sigmacalibration.com owned by SIGMA CALIBRATION SERVICES LLC by persons who visit and/or use the website in any way (“User”).

In order to provide better services to Users, certain personal information (such as name, e-mail address, etc.) may be requested on the Website. The data collected through the Website is never shared with third parties and is not used for commercial purposes outside the scope of activities.

The Website uses Google Analytics Remarketing, Demographics, and Interest Reporting features. By using ad settings, users can opt out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize Google Display Network ads. Demographic data provided by Google Analytics is used to customize the Website and any advertisements provided through the Website according to Users’ interests. This information may be shared with advertising publishers collectively together with data from other Users for target audience studies. Such information does not include any personal data (such as name, surname, ID number, gender, age, etc.) and is used solely to analyze user trends and compile target audiences. By accepting this Agreement, Users consent to the sharing of anonymized information with advertising publishers for advertising and promotional purposes.

Third-party providers, including Google, may display Website advertisements on banner areas of publisher websites across the internet. First-party cookies and third-party cookies are used together by the Website and third-party providers, including Google, to collect information about visitors’ past visits to the Website, optimize advertisements, and publish ads. Personal user information will only be disclosed to official authorities if requested and where disclosure is required by mandatory legal regulations.

By approving this Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy Agreement, the User confirms that the information shared with SIGMA CALIBRATION SERVICES LLC belongs to them and consents to such information being shared with other affiliated legal entities of SIGMA CALIBRATION SERVICES LLC for sales and marketing activities and for communication via all means.

Within the scope of the Law, the data controller is www.sigmacalibration.com, which accepts and undertakes to comply with all obligations and responsibilities stipulated by law.

The User expressly declares, accepts, and undertakes that they consent to the transfer of their personal data to third parties located domestically or abroad, as determined by SIGMA CALIBRATION SERVICES LLC, for the purposes of storage, retention, and processing for any purpose.

The User has the right, at any time, to apply to SIGMA CALIBRATION SERVICES LLC as the data controller under the Law to:

learn whether their personal data is processed,

request information if their personal data has been processed,

learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used in accordance with that purpose,

learn the third parties to whom personal data is transferred,

request correction of incomplete or incorrect data and request notification of such correction to third parties if data has been transferred,

request deletion, destruction, or anonymization of personal data if the reasons requiring processing cease to exist and request notification of such action to third parties if data has been transferred,

object to results arising against the individual due to analysis by automated systems,

claim compensation for damages arising from unlawful data processing.

All logos, website designs, product videos, and texts belong to SIGMA CALIBRATION SERVICES LLC and may not be used without permission. In case of unauthorized use, SIGMA CALIBRATION SERVICES LLC reserves the right to take legal action. SIGMA CALIBRATION SERVICES LLC reserves the right to make any changes it deems necessary regarding privacy, personal data storage/use and destruction policies, site usage terms, products, services, opportunities, and campaigns offered to customers and members. Such changes shall become effective upon publication on the website or via other appropriate methods.

2) INFORMATION NOTICE ON THE PROTECTION AND PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

This information notice has been prepared in accordance with Article 10 of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”) and relevant legislation in order to inform data subjects during the collection of personal data and to obtain consent for personal data processing. The Website reserves the right to update this notice at any time in line with changes in applicable legislation.

A) IDENTITY OF THE DATA CONTROLLER

For the purposes of KVKK, the owners of the Website may act as the “data controller”.

B) PURPOSE OF PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA

Your personal data is processed in accordance with the personal data processing conditions specified in Article 5 of KVKK and in compliance with the principles set out in Article 4 of KVKK. www.sigmacalibration.com acts in compliance with KVKK and all applicable legislation in all personal data processing activities.

The purposes of processing personal data include:

carrying out necessary work by relevant business units to enable you to benefit from products and services offered by SIGMA CALIBRATION SERVICES LLC,

customizing and recommending products and services according to customer preferences, usage habits, and needs,

conducting direct and/or integrated marketing activities, sales and after-sales operations,

sending promotional communications, contacting individuals by phone regarding products, services, or offers deemed relevant,

conducting market research via email, phone, or mail,

verifying identity information of users making purchases via the website/mobile applications,

recording address and other required contact information,

contacting users regarding data entered in surveys.

Personal data may be processed within the scope of all activities of SIGMA CALIBRATION SERVICES LLC, whether contractual or not. Personal data may be shared with real and legal persons, shareholders, domestic and foreign affiliates, companies acting as agents, and official/administrative authorities, as well as parties from whom SIGMA CALIBRATION SERVICES LLC receives or plans to receive services.

Personal data is processed in accordance with KVKK, this information notice, consent forms, and applicable laws and/or contracts.

Data subjects may apply to www.sigmacalibration.com regarding:
a) whether personal data is processed,
b) requesting information if processed,
c) learning the purpose of processing and whether it is used accordingly,
ç) learning third parties to whom data is transferred domestically or abroad,
d) requesting correction of incomplete or incorrect data,
e) requesting deletion or destruction of data under Article 7,
f) requesting notification of corrections or deletions to third parties,
g) objecting to outcomes arising against the individual through automated analysis,
ğ) requesting compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing.

Additionally, for better service, our servers automatically record IP addresses, browser types, and languages. This information helps us understand users better and provide more suitable services in the future.

C) DATA SECURITY

Necessary technical and administrative measures are taken by SIGMA CALIBRATION SERVICES LLC or relevant institutions to ensure the security of information and transactions, considering the nature of the data, technological possibilities, and cost factors. Information entered on our Website cannot be viewed by other internet users.

D) TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA

None of the information listed above is sold, exchanged, or transferred to third parties.

E) METHOD AND LEGAL BASIS OF DATA COLLECTION

Personal data provided by customers conducting transactions on www.sigmacalibration.com is collected electronically based on customer consent and legal regulations. Such data may be processed for the purposes specified in this Information Notice in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of Law No. 6698.

RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT UNDER ARTICLE 11 OF KVKK

Everyone has the right to apply to the data controller to:
a) learn whether personal data is processed,
b) request information if processed,
c) learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used accordingly,
ç) learn third parties to whom data is transferred domestically or abroad,
d) request correction of incomplete or incorrect data,
e) request deletion or destruction of data under Article 7,
f) request notification of such actions to third parties,
g) object to adverse outcomes arising through automated systems,
ğ) request compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing.

F) CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

Any changes to our privacy policies will be announced on our Website.

G) COOKIES

Like many websites, www.sigmacalibration.com uses cookies and similar tools to enhance performance and improve user experience.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device. They help analyze web traffic and allow web applications to respond to you as an individual by remembering preferences. Cookies may collect general information such as how users reach and use the Website or their general location. Cookies do not allow access to your device or any information beyond what you choose to share.

Types of cookies used include:

Session Cookies

Tracking Cookies

Persistent Cookies

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help improve website performance, personalize user experience, analyze usage patterns, and identify technical issues.