KVKK Disclosure Statement

  • Creation: 18 October 2026
  • Last Update: 25 October 2026

1. Data Controller

This Information Notice has been prepared for the purpose of informing visitors of the Otomobilgi.com website about the processing of their personal data within the scope of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK").

Data controller: Virgo Internet Services Limited

Website: https://otomobilgi.com/

Contact: bilgi@otomobilgi.com

2. Purposes of Processing Personal Data

Otomobilgi.com is an internet platform offering car news, automotive technologies, buying guides, maintenance and usage information, and content related to car culture.

Personal data obtained while visiting the website and using the features offered may be processed for the following purposes, solely in connection with the relevant processing activity and on the condition of being limited and proportionate:

  • Ensuring that the website operates securely, stably, and efficiently.
  • Detecting and fixing technical errors and improving service quality.
  • Analyzing site traffic and visitor behavior to help improve content and user experience.
  • Responding to visitors' questions, suggestions, correction, and complaint requests.
  • Where used, offering content sharing and similar interactive features.
  • Where used, carrying out processes related to serving advertisements, measuring advertising performance, and advertising preferences.
  • Ensuring information security and preventing misuse and unauthorized access.
  • Fulfilling obligations arising from relevant legislation and meeting lawful requests of authorized institutions.
  • Carrying out the necessary procedures for establishing, exercising, and protecting legal rights in the event of a dispute.

All of these purposes are not valid for every visitor at all times. Personal data is processed only within the scope of purposes actually related to the activities carried out on the website.

3. Personal Data That May Be Processed

Depending on the use of the website and the transactions carried out by the visitor, the following personal data categories may be processed:

3.1. Transaction security and technical usage data

  • IP address,
  • Access date and time,
  • Address of the requested page or content,
  • Browser and operating system information,
  • Device and connection information,
  • Server access and error logs,
  • Technical records kept for security purposes.

3.2. Contact data

If the visitor contacts Otomobilgi.com via e-mail, contact form, or another communication channel:

  • First and last name (if provided),
  • E-mail address,
  • Message content,
  • Other information related to the contact request.

3.3. Usage and preference data

Depending on the technical features used on the website:

  • Viewed content,
  • Page view and navigation information,
  • Language and similar site preferences,
  • Information obtained through cookies and similar technologies,
  • Analytics or advertising services are used: the relevant measurement and interaction data.

Otomobilgi.com processes a category of data only to the extent necessary for the provision of the relevant service or the fulfillment of the specified legitimate purposes.

4. Method of Collection of Personal Data and Legal Grounds

Personal data may be collected electronically through visits to the website, technical records of servers, cookies and similar technologies, the visitor contacting us of their own accord, and other digital services used.

In processing personal data, provided that it is applicable to the relevant activity, the following legal grounds specified in Article 5 of the KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law) may be relied upon:

4.1. Expressly provided for by law

Applicable in cases where the relevant legislation makes the processing of a specific personal data mandatory.

4.2. Being necessary for the data controller to fulfill its legal obligation

Applicable with respect to obligations arising from legislation regarding retention, documentation, providing information, or meeting lawful requests of authorized institutions.

4.3. Being necessary for the establishment, exercise, or protection of a right

Applicable in data processing activities necessary for the management of legal disputes and the protection of rights.

4.4. Being necessary for the legitimate interest of the data controller

Applicable in activities such as ensuring the security of the website, resolving technical issues, and improving the service, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.

4.5. Explicit consent

If explicit consent is required under the KVKK for the relevant data processing activity, personal data are processed on this legal ground only where valid explicit consent exists.

The legal ground to be applied with respect to cookies, analytics tools, and advertising technologies is determined separately according to the nature and actual use of the relevant technology. Technologies requiring explicit consent must not be activated without obtaining the necessary consent.

5. Transfer of Personal Data

Personal data may be transferred to the following recipient groups only where necessary for the relevant processing purpose and where the conditions set out in the KVKK are met:

  • Hosting and technical service providers: Within the scope of running the website, server management, maintenance, troubleshooting, and information security services.
  • Analytics and measurement service providers: Where used, for the purpose of measuring site traffic and content performance.
  • Advertising service providers: Where used, for the purpose of serving advertisements and measuring performance.
  • Communication service providers: For the purpose of transmitting and responding to messages from visitors.
  • Authorized public institutions and organizations and judicial authorities: For the purpose of fulfilling obligations arising from legislation or meeting lawful requests.

These transfer categories are applied only to the extent of the services actually used by Otomobilgi.com. The mention of a service provider in this text does not necessarily mean that the service provider is used.

When it comes to transferring personal data abroad, the transfer conditions set out in Article 9 of the KVKK are complied with. Where necessary, appropriate safeguard mechanisms are provided or other transfer conditions permitted by the relevant legislation are applied.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Otomobilgi.com may use cookies or similar technologies in order to enable the website to function, remember visitor preferences, support security, and measure site performance depending on the services used.

Detailed information about the types of cookies, their purposes, retention periods, their relations with third parties, and how preferences can be managed is explained in the Cookie Policy published on the website.

With respect to non-mandatory cookies and similar technologies, the visitor's prior valid preference or explicit consent is obtained where required by the relevant legislation. Visitors may change their preferences through the cookie preferences panel, if available.

Cookies can be deleted or blocked through browser settings. However, this may affect the functioning of some features of the website.

7. Storage and Security of Personal Data

Personal data is retained for the period required by the relevant processing purpose, taking into account the retention obligations stipulated in the relevant legislation. When the retention purpose ceases to exist and there is no other legal basis requiring the retention of the data, personal data is deleted, destroyed, or anonymized in accordance with the legislation.

Otomobilgi.com endeavors to take technical and administrative measures appropriate to the nature of its activities in order to prevent the unlawful processing of and access to personal data and to ensure the security of the data.

No absolute security guarantee can be given that data transfer carried out over the internet and data stored in electronic environments can be fully protected from all risks.

8. Rights of the Data Subject

Under Article 11 of the KVKK, individuals whose personal data is processed have the following rights:

  • To learn whether their personal data is being processed.
  • To request information if their personal data has been processed.
  • To learn the purpose of the processing of personal data and whether the data is being used in accordance with that purpose.
  • To know the third parties to whom personal data is transferred domestically or abroad.
  • To request the correction of personal data in case it has been processed incompletely or inaccurately.
  • To request the deletion or destruction of personal data within the framework of the conditions set out in the KVKK.
  • To request that correction, deletion, or destruction operations be notified to the third parties to whom personal data has been transferred.
  • To object to the emergence of a result against the person through the analysis of processed data exclusively by automated systems.
  • To request compensation for damages in the event of suffering damage due to unlawful processing of personal data.

These rights may be exercised within the framework of the conditions and exceptions set out in Article 11 of the KVKK and relevant legislation.

9. Application and Contact

You may submit your requests under the KVKK to the data controller in writing, together with information sufficient to verify your identity, or through other application methods accepted under the KVKK and relevant legislation.

Application e-mail address: bilgi@otomobilgi.com

Applications are evaluated within the framework of the procedures and periods specified in the relevant legislation. If the application involves an additional cost, the fees determined in the relevant legislation may be applied.

In the event that your application is rejected, the response given is found insufficient, or no response is given within the specified period, you retain the right to file a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Board within the framework of the conditions set out in the KVKK.

10. Changes to the Information Notice

This Information Notice may be updated in the event of changes to the services offered on the website, the technologies used, or the relevant legislation.

The current text shall apply as of the date of publication on Otomobilgi.com. Where required by legislation, additional notification will be provided.