This Privacy Policy includes the privacy practices regarding the internet site (“Website”) accessible via whircle.com, which includes all matters related to the sale of products to be sold by WHIRCLE. This Privacy Policy will come into force when the persons accessing the Website (“Users”) fill out the Membership Form at whircle.com/account on the site.
This Privacy Policy includes provisions regarding the collection, use, transfer and storage of User information in order to benefit Users from the services provided by WHIRCLE (“Venture Bilgi Eğitim ve Reklam Teknolojileri A.Ş.”) websites. The provisions of this Privacy Policy shall apply regardless of how WHIRCLE’s Website is accessed (such as via computer, mobile phone, tablet, TV or other means). WHIRCLE may unilaterally change the provisions of this Privacy Policy at any time by publishing it on the Website. The provisions of the Privacy Policy amended by WHIRCLE shall enter into force on the date of publication on this Website. This Privacy Policy is subject to the WHIRCLE Global Privacy Policy Provisions.
If users wish to leave the Website, exiting the application will be sufficient.
- Accessing User Information
After users log in to the Website and fill out and approve the Membership Form, all information provided by users in this context (e-mail address, delivery address, phone number, product information, purchase date) will be recorded indefinitely for the purpose of providing WHIRCLE services. Users' credit card information is transmitted through the web pages of the relevant banks, therefore WHIRCLE cannot access credit card information. 3D Secure Virtual Pos system is used.
The Website was created to provide services such as information about WHIRCLE services, WHIRCLE campaign announcements, and updating user information to Users. User information entered by Users and recorded in the system will not be used for other purposes. The pages where the Website transactions are carried out are protected by an SSL certificate and user information will be kept confidential by WHIRCLE in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law and this Privacy Policy.
- Information to be Collected
Information specific to the device through which the WHIRCLE Website is accessed,
Registration information,
Delivery Information,
Purchased Product Information
Time and duration of presence on the WHIRCLE Website,
Search query terms used within the WHIRCLE Website,
Any information stored in cookies placed on the device from which access to the WHIRCLE Website is provided,
Location information,
Other information
- Use of Information
After logging in to the Website, any information obtained through the Website will be used by WHIRCLE to serve the following purposes.
- a) Informing users about promotions;
- b) Informing users about campaigns, events and sweepstakes;
- c) Sending information messages about product-related issues;
- d) To perform various statistical evaluations, create databases or conduct market research;
- e) To provide advertisements such as customized advertisements and sponsored content and to send promotional notifications;
- f) Providing customized content and recommendations based on past experiences with the Website;
- g) Users' inquiry into points/shopping information;
- h) Obtaining opinions on products and services and conducting customer surveys;
- i) Carrying out studies to develop and improve the Website services;
- j) In order to benefit from the services within the scope of the Website, Users must log in to the Website. All Users can access the WHIRCLE Website. Users who want to log in to the Website must read and accept the “Membership Form” and “Terms of Use”. After logging in to the Website, Users will be able to see their own information, receive information about special promotions for WHIRCLE, and access all content on the WHIRCLE Website.
- Sharing of Information
WHIRCLE reserves the right to share the information received from Users with WHIRCLE Group Companies at home and abroad and with Cooperation Partners who have access to your information to deliver the necessary service to its Users, in order to provide better service to Users, as detailed in the Information Text.
WHIRCLE may disclose User information obtained within the scope of the Website to judicial institutions or other state institutions or third parties due to an obligation stipulated by law, for the public interest or for the purpose of fulfilling an official duty, within the scope of a legal and criminal investigation and prosecution, to protect the life or physical integrity of Users or others and in cases of lawfulness listed in the relevant legal regulations.
WHIRCLE undertakes to keep information confidential, to ensure and maintain confidentiality, to take all necessary measures and show due diligence to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure to a third party. Although WHIRCLE takes the necessary information security measures, WHIRCLE will not have any responsibility in the event that confidential information is damaged or passed on to third parties as a result of attacks on the Website and the system.
- Availability of Services
WHIRCLE does not guarantee the up-to-dateness of prices, promotions, campaigns, events, draws and other information regarding the products and services to be included on the Website. The price, product, campaign and promotion information to be included on this Website may vary depending on the person, location and store, and WHIRCLE has the right to make changes to the information on the Website without prior notice.
- Security
Although WHIRCLE has taken reasonable physical and technical measures to protect the information collected within the scope of the use of the Website, it should be known that no website, internet transmission, computer system or wireless connection is completely secure and the use of the Website should be carried out with this awareness.
- Trademark and Copyright
Unauthorized use, reproduction, copying, storage of WHIRCLE and other brands and works (all elements within the scope of the Website, including but not limited to design, text, images and other codes) and all other illegal situations will lead to the responsibility of the User in accordance with the Industrial Property Law No. 6769, the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works No. 5846 and other relevant legislation. By accepting this Privacy Policy, Users accept, declare and undertake that they will act in accordance with the rules regarding the use of the WHIRCLE Brand and Logo. In the event that Users act contrary to the provisions of this article, WHIRCLE may request the User to correct this situation, or, if it wishes, may temporarily or permanently cancel the User's membership without prior notice to the User and may take legal action.