Galata Tower Sokak 23, Istanbul

Privacy Policy &
Data Governance

At Istanbul Core Metrics, your business intelligence is protected by the same rigor we apply to our analytics. This policy outlines our commitment to transparency, security, and the ethical handling of personal data.

Effective: March 11, 2026 KVKK Compliant

01 Nature of Data Collection

Istanbul Core Metrics collects information to provide superior data analytics and to refine the core metrics we deliver to your business. We interact with personal data primarily when you request a consultation, subscribe to our technical briefings, or engage in our performance auditing services.

Direct Identifiers

Names, professional email addresses, corporate phone numbers, and job titles provided during the inquiry phase.

Operational Metadata

IP addresses, browser configurations, and interaction logs captured during your navigation of our digital assets.

02 Processing & Analytical Utility

We process your information under several legal bases, primarily for the performance of our consulting contracts and our legitimate interest in providing high-accuracy business performance metrics. Your data is used to:

  • Personalize the reporting dashboard experience according to your technical requirements.
  • Conduct trend analyses that help us improve the predictive models used in our core business offerings.
  • Communicate critical updates regarding service availability or changes to our methodology.
Professional Consulting Environment

Security-First Methodology

Every data point we ingest travels through an encrypted pipeline, ensuring enterprise-grade protection for your proprietary insights.

03 Disclosures & Third Parties

We do not trade, sell, or lease your personal identification data to third parties.

Limited disclosure may occur only when coordinating with vetted technology partners who assist in operating our data analytics infrastructure, or when legally compelled by Turkish regulatory authorities. All partners are subject to strict non-disclosure agreements and data protection standards that mirror our own.

04 Your Legal Entitlements

Under the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), you have specific rights regarding how your information is handled by Istanbul Core Metrics.

Right to Access

Request a full ledger of all personal data currently being processed by our systems.

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccuracies or update stale records within our database instantly.

Right to Deletion

Request the permanent erasure of your data when it is no longer required for the original purpose.

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider.

05 Storage & Protection Policy

Data is stored on secure servers located within Turkey and protected by multi-layered firewall systems. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the analytics mandate or comply with legal, accounting, and reporting requirements.

Incident Protocol

Rapid Response Readiness

In the unlikely event of a data breach, Istanbul Core Metrics adheres to a 72-hour notification protocol, informing both the relevant data subjects and the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) of the nature and scope of the event.

Privacy Correspondence

If you have questions regarding this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, our compliance officer is available during standard business hours.

Physical Archive Location

Galata Tower Sokak 23, Istanbul

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