PRIVACY POLICY

Mercan College | Mercan Education Institutions

Last Update: April 21, 2025

 

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data collected through the website (mercankoleji.com) of Mercan College (hereinafter referred to as "Mercan College" or "Institution") within Mercan Education Institutions is processed, protected, and used. This policy, prepared in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK) and related legislation, fulfills the Institution's transparency obligation regarding its data processing activities.

1. Identity of the Data Controller

The data controller is Mercan Education Institutions.

Address: Bostanbaşı Mah., Ardıç Tepe Sok. No:13/2, Yeşilyurt / Malatya

Phone: 0850 441 0 422 – 0555 086 18 86

E-mail: info@mercankoleji.com.tr

Website: mercankoleji.com

2. Scope of Collected Personal Data

The following personal data may be collected through our website, contact forms, registration applications, and cookies:

2.1 Identity and Contact Information

•       Name, surname

•       E-mail address

•       Phone number

•       City / district information

2.2 Student and Parent Information

•       Student's name, surname, age, and grade level

•       Parent/legal representative's name and contact information

•       Academic background information within the scope of registration applications

2.3 Technical and Usage Data

•       IP address and browser information

•       Pages visited and site usage data

•       Session duration and access times

•       Cookie data (see Cookie Policy)

3. Purposes of Processing Personal Data

Collected personal data is processed for the following purposes within the scope of Articles 5 and 6 of the KVKK:

•       Evaluation and management of registration and pre-registration applications

•       Communication and information sharing with students and parents

•       Announcements and information about education programs, courses, and events

•       Analysis of website usage to improve service quality

•       Fulfillment of legal obligations

•       Security and verification processes

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Your personal data is processed based on your explicit consent, within the scope of Article 5 of the KVKK, for the establishment or performance of a contract, and to protect the legitimate interests of the data controller.

5. Transfer of Personal Data

Your personal data is not shared with third parties unless legally required. Transfer may occur in the following limited cases:

•       Ministry of National Education and other public institutions (within the scope of legal obligations)

•       Software, hosting, or infrastructure service providers (as data processors, within the framework of a confidentiality agreement)

•       Partners of Oxford University-based English education programs (only data necessary for the education process)

Transfer of data abroad is only carried out if the conditions specified in Article 9 of the KVKK are met and necessary guarantees are provided.

6. Storage Period of Personal Data

Your personal data is stored for the duration necessary to fulfill the purpose of processing and is then securely deleted in accordance with the storage periods specified in the relevant legislation. Data related to registration applications may be stored for up to 10 (ten) years after the application is finalized.

7. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. Cookies can be classified as session cookies, persistent cookies, and analytical cookies. You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may limit the functionality of the site.

8. Data Security

Your personal data is protected against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, and disclosure through technical and administrative measures such as SSL encryption, access control, and secure server infrastructure.

9. Rights of the Data Subject

According to Article 11 of the KVKK, you have the following rights:

•       To learn whether your personal data is processed

•       To request information if your data is processed

•       To learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used in accordance with this purpose

•       To know the third parties to whom your data is transferred in Turkey or abroad

•       To request correction if your data is incomplete or inaccurately processed

•       To request deletion or destruction of your data under the conditions specified in the law

•       To request notification of these actions to third parties to whom your data is transferred

•       To object to the emergence of a result against you due to analysis through automated systems

•       To request compensation for damages in case of damage

To exercise these rights, you can send a written application to info@mercankoleji.com.tr or call the Institution at the above phone number. Your applications will be responded to within 30 days.

10. Policy Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be published on our website and the effective date will be specified.