Effective Date: January 2025
Company: KA Foods (Türkiye)
Website:www.kafoods.com.tr
1. Introduction
KA Foods (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, customers, and business partners.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or communicate with us regarding our products and services.
By using our website, you agree to this policy and the practices described herein.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, company, email address, phone number, country, and business title.
- Business Inquiry Details: Product interest, specifications, shipment preferences, or quotation requests.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage analytics.
- Marketing Preferences: Subscription to newsletters or email campaigns.
We only collect information that is relevant to provide our services and maintain business communication.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Responding to quote requests and export inquiries
- Managing customer and supplier relationships
- Providing order confirmations, shipping documents, and invoices
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Your data will never be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide data through forms or subscriptions
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill purchase orders, quotations, or agreements
- Legitimate Interest: For business communication and client relationship management
- Legal Obligation: When required by applicable export or tax laws
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above or as required by law.
Business correspondence and financial records may be retained for up to 10 years to comply with Turkish and international trade regulations.
6. Data Sharing and Transfer
Your data may be shared only with:
- Authorized employees of KA Foods
- Service providers supporting our logistics, IT, or marketing infrastructure (under strict confidentiality)
- Regulatory authorities, when legally required
In cases where data is transferred outside Türkiye (e.g., to EU or other jurisdictions), KA Foods ensures appropriate safeguards in accordance with GDPR and relevant data protection laws.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze traffic patterns.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but certain site features may not function optimally.
We use tools such as Google Analytics solely for aggregated and anonymized data analysis.
8. Data Security
We implement organizational and technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including:
- Secure HTTPS communication
- Encrypted data transmission
- Access control and authentication for internal systems
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority
Requests can be submitted to [email protected]
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., logistics partners or certification bodies).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Please review their policies separately.
11. Policy Updates
KA Foods reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Effective Date”.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
KA Foods
E-mail: [email protected]
