Data Protection Notice
Under Turkish Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data
Last updated: 26 May 2025
As Famagusta Psychology Centre, we have prepared this notice to inform you about the processing of your personal data in accordance with Turkish Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data ("PDPL").
1. Data Controller
Business Name: Famagusta Psychology Centre
Address: Famagusta, North Cyprus
Email: [email protected]
2. Categories of Personal Data Processed
The following categories of personal data may be processed in the course of our activities:
- Identity data: First name, last name.
- Contact data: Phone number, email address.
- Health data (special category): Psychological assessment notes and therapy records — processed only with explicit consent.
- Transaction security data: Website access logs, IP address.
3. Purposes of Processing
- Scheduling appointments and managing the therapy process
- Communicating with clients
- Fulfilling legal obligations
- Ensuring website security and technical operation
- Statistics and reporting (only with your consent)
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Your personal data is processed on the following legal bases under PDPL Articles 5 and 6:
- Explicit consent (particularly for health data)
- Formation or performance of a contract
- Fulfilment of a legal obligation by the data controller
- Legitimate interest (website security)
5. Transfers of Personal Data
Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties except where required by law, court order or a request from a competent public authority. International transfers are only carried out with the safeguards set out in PDPL Article 9.
6. Methods of Data Collection
Your personal data is collected through the following means:
- Messages sent via WhatsApp or email
- During in-person or online counselling sessions
- Technical access to this website
7. Retention Periods
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Website access logs | Maximum 30 days |
| Contact and appointment records | Maximum 3 years after the relationship ends |
| Therapy and health records | As required by law (maximum 10 years) |
8. Your Rights under the PDPL
Under PDPL Article 11, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Be Informed
You may learn whether your personal data is being processed.
Right of Access
You may access your processed data and related information.
Right to Rectification
You may request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure / Destruction
Where conditions are met, you may request deletion of your data.
Right to Object
You may object to outcomes arising from automated processing that are detrimental to you.
Right to Compensation
You may request compensation for damages caused by unlawful processing.
9. How to Submit a Request
To exercise your rights under the PDPL, please contact us through the following channel:
Email: [email protected]
Requests will be answered within 30 days. Documents verifying your identity must be included with your application.
10. Complaint to the Personal Data Protection Authority
If your request is rejected, the response is deemed insufficient, or no response is received within 30 days, you may lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Authority (PDPA) of Türkiye.
Authority website: www.kvkk.gov.tr
For Users in the European Union
If you are visiting from an EU/EEA country, please also review our Privacy Policy for your rights under GDPR.