Personal Data Protection and Processing Information Text

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

This Personal Data Protection and Processing Information Text has been prepared to inform data subjects about the purposes for which personal data is processed, with whom it may be shared, the methods of collection, the legal grounds, and the rights of data subjects within the scope of the services offered through the expoturko.net website operated by ExpoTurko Export Marketing and Consulting Ltd.

1. Data Controller

Data controller under the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data:

ExpoTurko Export Marketing and Consulting Ltd.
MERSIS No: 0381113784500001
Address: Kemalpaşa Mah. Ankara Karayolu Cad. Metropol İş Mrk. No:1/A İzmit / Kocaeli, Turkey
Website: www.expoturko.net
Email: [info@expoturko.net / relevant email address must be added]

Hereinafter referred to as “ExpoTurko”, “Company” or “Data Controller”.

2. Scope of the Information Text

ExpoTurko.net provides services such as sourcing from Turkey, manufacturer research, supplier verification, open source company data analysis, quotation collection, sample coordination, factory visit organization, quality control monitoring, pre-shipment inspection, customs and logistics coordination for global buyers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, purchasing teams and project-based companies.

In this context, personal data may be processed for the purpose of establishing communication with website visitors, form fillers, customers requesting services, potential customers, Turkish manufacturing company officials, suppliers, business partners and third-party service providers and for the fulfillment of services.

3. Categories of Personal Data Processed

The following categories of personal data may be processed by ExpoTurko:

Identity Information

Name, surname, title, position within the company, information about the company represented.

Contact Information

Email address, phone number, company address, country, city, website, social media or business network profile links.

Customer Transaction Information

Requests for quotations, purchase requests, product needs, supply requests, RFQ information, order and project information, scope of service, meeting notes, correspondence and communication records.

Marketing and Communication Information

Newsletter subscriptions, commercial communication preferences, campaign interactions, form applications, customer segment information and communication records for business development purposes.

Financial Information

Invoice information, payment information, payment status, tax information, transaction references provided by the bank or payment infrastructure.

Transaction Security and Technical Data

IP address, cookie records, website usage information, session records, device and browser information, transaction time and security logs.

Open Source Business Information

Commercial information obtained from publicly available sources regarding Turkish manufacturers, suppliers, company officials, or business contacts, including company name, authorized person's name, job title, business email, telephone, website, field of activity, number of employees, production capacity, certification information, and similar commercial information.

4. Methods of Collecting Personal Data

Personal data may be collected through the following methods:

• Contact, offer, and information request forms on the expoturko.net website

• Email, telephone, WhatsApp, online meetings, and other communication channels

• Service contracts, quotation forms, invoicing and payment processes

• Product specifications, supply requests and project files shared by the customer

• Official company registrations, chamber of commerce registrations, publicly available databases

• Company websites, catalogs, trade fair participant lists and industry directories

• LinkedIn and similar publicly available professional networking platforms

• Cookies, analytics tools and website usage technologies

• Business partners, logistics companies, customs brokers, quality control companies and suppliers

5. Purposes of Processing Personal Data

Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

• Receiving and evaluating service requests

• Communicating with the customer

• Managing supply processes from Turkey

• Research into Turkish manufacturers and suppliers

• Collection, classification, and analysis of open-source producer data

• Identification and shortlisting of potential suppliers

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