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PRIVACY POLICY AND STATEMENTS ON THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

Last updated: 19 / 08 / 2025
Privacy PolicyLast Updated: August 19, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, stored, and shared through the Anticommunism mobile application and the website https://komunizmilemucadele.com, operated by the Association for the Struggle Against Communism. It also describes your rights under the Turkish KVKK, the European Union’s GDPR, and the United States’ CCPA/CalOPPA regulations.
By using our Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information Collected
📌 Our mobile application does not collect any personal data.
 • No location, contacts, photos, camera, microphone, or similar information is collected.
📌 Through our website:
 • Identity Information: Name, email address (only if voluntarily provided).
 • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, date and time of visit.
 • Cookies: May be used to improve user experience.
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2. Purposes of Data Use
The limited data collected is used solely for:
 1. Ensuring the functionality of the Service.
 2. Responding to your requests.
 3. Enhancing website security.
 4. Fulfilling legal obligations.
 5. Preventing fraud and misuse.
📌 Your personal data will never be sold or rented.
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3. Legal Basis for Processing (KVKK & GDPR)
• Consent: When you voluntarily provide your data.
 • Legal Obligation: In case of requests from courts, prosecutors, or law enforcement authorities.
 • Legitimate Interest: For the security and functionality of the website.
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4. Your Rights
• EU (GDPR): Right of access, correction, deletion, portability, withdrawal of consent.
 • USA (CCPA/CalOPPA): Right to know collected data, request deletion, opt-out of sale, protection against discrimination.
 • Türkiye (KVKK): Right to learn whether data is processed, request correction, deletion, and objection.
📧 To exercise your rights: bilgi@antikomunizm.net
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5. Data Retention
• Voluntarily provided personal data is kept only as long as necessary.
 • IP logs are stored only as long as required by legal obligations.
 • Expired data is securely deleted.
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6. Data Sharing
Data is shared only in the following cases:
 • Legal obligations (courts, prosecutors, official authorities).
 • Security reasons.
 • Association merger or legal necessity.
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7. International Data Transfers
• Our website is hosted on WordPress (Automattic Inc.) infrastructure.
 • Therefore, some technical data (IP addresses, cookie information) may be processed on WordPress servers in the United States.
📌 This transfer is made solely for technical operation of the Service.
 📌 Your personal data is not transferred to third parties for commercial purposes.
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8. Data Security
• SSL encryption and secure server infrastructure are used.
 • Access restrictions are applied.
 • However, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure.
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9. Children’s Privacy
• Our Service is not directed to children under 13 (US) or 16 (EU).
 • We do not knowingly collect data from these age groups.
 • If collected by mistake, such data will be deleted immediately.
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10. Third-Party Links
• Our application and website may contain links to third-party websites.
 • We are not responsible for the privacy policies of those websites.
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11. Cookies
• Our website may use cookies to improve user experience.
 • You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
 • Some features may be limited if cookies are disabled.
Official help pages for cookie management:
 • Google Chrome
 • Internet Explorer
 • Mozilla Firefox
 • Apple Safari
 • Other browsers: visit their official help pages.
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12. Changes
• Our Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
 • Important changes will be announced via email or in-app notifications.
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13. Contact Forms
• Information submitted through contact forms is processed only to respond to requests.
 • It is not used for marketing purposes.
 • It is stored only as long as legally required, then securely deleted.
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14. Data Breach Procedures
• In case of a data breach, users will be informed as soon as possible.
 • If necessary, notifications will be made to KVKK and relevant supervisory authorities.
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15. Data Storage Location
• Website data may be transferred to WordPress servers located outside the EU (United States).
 • This transfer is protected through secure protocols and encryption methods.
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16. Comments
• Our website and application do not provide a commenting feature.
 • Therefore, no personal data is collected or processed via comments.
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17. Membership and Account Creation
• Our website and mobile application do not allow membership or account creation.
 • Thus, no usernames, passwords, or profile information are collected or stored.
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18. Advertising, Analytics, and Notifications
• Our website and mobile application do not display advertisements.
 • Tools such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel are not used.
 • No location data, push notifications, or similar personal data are collected or processed.
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19. Membership Application Form
• Individuals wishing to join our association may complete an offline/online membership application form.
 • Information collected via this form (name, surname, contact details, identification details, etc.) is processed only for the purpose of evaluating the application and fulfilling legal obligations.
 • These data are never shared with third parties; they are disclosed only to relevant authorities when legally required.
 • Even if the application is rejected, personal data is securely deleted after the legal retention period.
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20. Contact
For questions, you can reach us at:
 📧 bilgi@antikomunizm.net
 📍 Association for the Struggle Against Communism – İzmir, Türkiye
Supervisory Authority:
 Turkish Data Protection Authority (KVKK)
 🌍 https://www.kvkk.gov.tr
Privacy Policy for Komünizm ile Mücadele Derneği App (App Store Version)This application does not collect, store, or share any personal data. No permissions (camera, location, contacts, etc.) are requested.
Legal ObligationsThis application is subject to the laws of the Republic of Turkey. In cases where there is a legal obligation or an official request from competent authorities (such as courts, prosecutors, or law enforcement agencies), user data may be shared with the relevant institutions.
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