1. Introduction

Welcome to AC-TR, a Turkish sourcing consultancy helping international clients discover and connect with reliable manufacturers and suppliers in Türkiye.
We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, submit consultation requests, or subscribe to our newsletter.

2. Data We Collect

We only collect the information necessary to provide our services efficiently and securely.

a) Information you provide directly

• Contact details — name, company, email address, phone number (when you fill in consultation or contact forms).
• Newsletter details — your email address when you subscribe to receive news and guides.
• Optional business details — information you choose to include when describing your sourcing needs.

b) Information collected automatically

• Cookies & analytics data — such as IP address, browser type, language settings, pages visited, and time spent on site.
  These are used only for security and to improve your website experience.

3. Purpose of Processing

We process your data solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to consultation requests and contact inquiries.
• To send newsletters and sourcing guides (only if you subscribed).
• To analyze website usage for improving our services.
• To comply with legal obligations (such as record-keeping and data protection laws).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Your personal data is processed based on:

• Your consent — when you subscribe to our newsletter or download materials.
• Performance of a contract — when you request a consultation or services from us.
• Legitimate interest — for improving website performance and ensuring security.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from emails or contacting us.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary:

• Consultation data: up to 12 months after your inquiry, unless you become a client.
• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics/cookie data: according to your cookie preferences (see Cookie Settings page).

After this period, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Data Sharing & Transfers

We do not sell or rent personal data.
We may share limited information only with:

• Email or hosting providers used to deliver our services (e.g. newsletter systems).
• Analytics and security tools that help maintain the site.
  All partners comply with EU GDPR standards or equivalent safeguards.

Your data may be transferred and processed in Türkiye or other EEA countries, always under proper data protection measures.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access — request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification — correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure — request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction / Objection — limit or object to certain processing.
• Data portability — receive your data in a structured format.

You can exercise these rights at any time by contacting us at info@ac-tr.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential and analytical cookies.

9. Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data — including HTTPS encryption, access control, and periodic reviews to prevent unauthorized access or loss.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., supplier databases or resources).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites — please review their privacy policies separately.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
AC-TR
Email: info@ac-tr.com
Phone: +90 (530) 493 28 05