PRIVACY POLICY – BESPACE
Last Updated: July 3, 2025
This Privacy Policy regulates the principles regarding the collection, use, storage, sharing, and protection of personal data in connection with the use of the Bespace mobile application provided by CAAT BİLİŞİM TEKNOLOJİ VE TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ ("Company"). By using the Application, the User is deemed to have accepted the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy.
1. DATA COLLECTED
The Company may collect the following personal data of Users:
- First and last name (optional)
- Email address
- Phone number
- Device and browser information
- Location data (with user consent)
- Camera and gallery access (for sharing visual content)
- IP address and connection logs
- Anonymous ID assigned to the User
- In-app usage statistics and preferences
2. METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
Data is collected automatically or manually during the User's download, registration, interaction within the Application, or communication with technical support.
3. PURPOSES OF DATA PROCESSING
Collected data may be processed for the following purposes:
- User authentication and account creation
- Provision of messaging services
- Troubleshooting technical issues
- Responding to user support requests
- Performance and security analysis of the Application
- Preparation of future paid features
- Compliance with legal obligations
4. DATA RETENTION PERIOD
Collected data is retained for the duration necessary to fulfill the above purposes. Upon account deletion by the User, relevant data shall be deleted or anonymized immediately, except as required by law.
5. DATA TRANSFER AND SHARING
User data is shared with third parties only in the following cases:
- With the explicit consent of the User
- Legal obligations (court orders, prosecutor's requests, etc.)
- Domestic and international service providers supporting the infrastructure (including cloud services)
Contracts with such partners include commitments to data security.
6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFER
The Company may provide some services via servers located abroad. In such cases, User data may be transferred internationally in accordance with applicable data protection laws (KVKK, GDPR, etc.). Transfers are conducted only to countries with adequate protection levels or where appropriate safeguards are in place.
7. USER RIGHTS
Under KVKK and GDPR, Users have the following rights:
- Request access to their personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion or destruction of their data
- Object to processing of their data
- Request transfer of their data to another institution
Users may exercise these rights by submitting written requests to [email protected]. Requests will be responded to free of charge within the legally prescribed timeframes.
8. DATA SECURITY MEASURES
The Company implements the following measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:
- Up-to-date firewalls and antivirus systems
- Encryption of databases and files
- Secure session management
- Access control systems
- Maintenance of access logs and periodic security testing
9. COOKIE USAGE
Cookies may be used in the Application and related web services to enhance user experience. These cookies serve the following purposes:
- Session management
- Remembering preferences
- Statistical analysis
- Security and authentication
Users may limit or disable cookie usage via browser settings.
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The Bespace Application is intended solely for individuals aged 17 and above. The Company does not knowingly request or collect personal data from individuals under 17. If underage users are detected, their accounts will be deleted immediately and data erased.
11. DATA BREACH PROCEDURES
In the event of any data security breach:
- The breach will be reported promptly to the Data Protection Authority (KVK Institution) and relevant supervisory bodies.
- Affected Users will be notified via email or in-app notifications.
- The root cause will be investigated, corrective measures taken, and technical arrangements implemented to prevent recurrence.
12. UPDATES AND CHANGES
This Privacy Policy may be updated in line with legal regulations and application changes. Updated versions will be announced within the Application or on the website. Continued use of the Application constitutes acceptance of the changes.
14. ANONYMIZATION AND STATISTICAL USAGE
The Company may anonymize User data by removing personally identifiable information. Such anonymized data may be used for statistical analysis, reporting, product development, and marketing activities. Anonymized data is not considered personal data.
This use does not compromise User privacy and is conducted within legal frameworks.
15. THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, SDKs, AND INTEGRATIONS
Bespace Application may integrate third-party software development kits (SDKs) and services for purposes such as performance monitoring, error tracking, notifications, and user experience analysis. Limited and secure sharing of some User data with these services may occur.
Key third parties include:
- Firebase (notifications, error tracking, analytics)
- Google Analytics / Meta SDK (user behavior analysis)
- Crashlytics (crash and error tracking)
All such services are subject to their own privacy policies. The Company ensures that data sharing is minimal and that service providers guarantee data security.
16. DATA CONTROLLER AND CONTACT INFORMATION
The data controller under this Privacy Policy is:
CAAT BİLİŞİM TEKNOLOJİ VE TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ
Address: Yalı Mah. Eski Belediye Sk. Ortaklar Apt. No:10 İç Kapı No:5 Maltepe / Istanbul, Turkey
Email: [email protected]