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DATA PROTECTION
LAW (KVKK) PRIVACY NOTICE
International Tradesmen’s Union Association (UEB)
Official Website: www.ueb.org.tr
Last Updated: July 17, 2026
Effective Date: July 20, 2026
1. Purpose
As the International Tradesmen’s Union Association (“UEB” or “Association”), we place great importance on the security
of your personal data.
This Privacy Notice has been prepared to
inform you—in our capacity as the data
controller under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”)—about the purposes for which your personal data is processed, to whom it may be disclosed, the
methods by which it is collected, and the rights you possess.
2. Data Controller
: In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698,
the data controller is the International Tradesmen’s Union Association
. Field of Activity: International Organizations and Cooperation Associations
; Registry No.: 34-294-137
; Date of Establishment: September 24, 2025
President: Mehmet Özdil
Address: Atatürk Neighborhood, Alemdağ Avenue, Nefis Street No. 7/2, 34771 Ümraniye / Istanbul
Phone: 0216 606 98 76
E-mail: info@ueb.org.tr
Website: www.ueb.org.tr
Tax ID: 8900486736
MERSIS No.: 0890048673600001
KEP Address: ....................................
3. Processed Personal Data
Depending on the nature of the services provided by UEB, the following personal data may be processed.
Identification Information
• First
• Name, Last
• Name Date of Birth (when required)
• Gender (depending on the type of application)
Contact Information
• Phone Number
• E-mail address
• Address Information
Corporate Information
• Company Name
• Job Title
• Tax Information
• Commercial Information
• Corporate Contact Information
Application Information
• Membership Applications
• Corporate Membership Applications
• Representation Applications
• Volunteer Applications
• Contact Requests
• Event Registrations
Technical Data
• IP Address
• Browser Information
• Operating System
• Device Information
• Cookie Records
• Session Records
• Security Records
• Log Records
4. Purposes
of Processing Personal Data Your personal data is processed to:
• Conducting membership procedures,
• Managing corporate membership processes,
• Evaluating applications for provincial and international representative offices,
• Evaluating volunteer applications,
• Creating event registrations,
• Planning training and events,
• Sharing news and announcements,
• sending electronic newsletters,
• responding to communication requests,
• conducting association activities,
• ensuring security,
• developing the website,
• conducting statistical analyses,
• fulfilling obligations arising from legislation,
• and conducting
legal proceedings.
5. Method
of Collecting Personal Data Personal data is collected through:
• may be collected through the website,
• membership forms,
• representative application forms,
• volunteer application forms,
• contact forms,
• email,
• telephone calls,
• physical application documents,
• event registrations,
• cookies, and
• security systems
, using automated or partially automated methods.
6. Legal Grounds
Your personal data may be processed:
• where expressly provided for by law,
• the conclusion or performance of a contract,
• the conduct of association membership processes,
• the fulfillment of legal obligations,
• the establishment, exercise, or protection of a right,
• the protection of the Association’s legitimate interests,
• or
your explicit consent.
7. Transfer
of Personal Data Your personal data may be transferred to:
• Authorized public institutions and organizations,
• courts,
• prosecutors’ offices,
• enforcement offices,
• legally authorized administrative authorities,
• legal advisors,
• information technology service providers,
• cloud and server service providers,
• and organizations
from which technical support services are obtained, in accordance with applicable legislation and subject to the necessary security measures.
8. International Representations
The International Tradesmen’s Union Association maintains representations and conducts international collaborations
outside of Turkey.
Where required by the nature of these activities, personal data may be shared with overseas representative offices or partner organizations in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and with the necessary security
ömeasures in place.
Such sharing is limited solely to specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes.
9. Retention
of Personal Data Personal data is
• retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of processing,
• for the periods specified in applicable legislation,
• and to
the extent necessary until the resolution of any potential legal disputes.
At the end of this period, the data is securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.
10. Data Security
UEB takes the necessary administrative and technical measures to ensure the security of personal data.
Some of these include:
• SSL security certificates,
• firewalls,
• Cloudflare protection systems,
• CDN infrastructure,
• authentication systems,
• regular backups,
• access logs,
• log management,
• up-to-date security software, and
• staff authorizations.
11. Data Subject Rights
Under Article 11 of the KVKK, data subjects have the following rights:
• The right to learn whether their personal data is being processed;
• if so, the right to request information regarding such processing;
• the right to learn the purpose of processing;
• the right to learn the third parties to whom the data has been transferred within or outside the country;
• the right to request the correction of incomplete or incorrectly processed data;
• the right to request the erasure or destruction of data;
• To request that third parties be notified of any corrections or deletions made,
• To object to a decision made solely through automated systems that
çresults in a negative outcome for the data subject,
• To claim compensation in the event of damage resulting from unlawful data processing.
12. Submission Method
You may submit your requests under the KVKK via
email to info@ueb.org.tr
or in writing to our association’s headquarters address.
Requests will be evaluated and resolved within the timeframes specified in the applicable legislation.
13. Updates
The International Tradesmen’s Union Association reserves
the right to update this Privacy Notice in accordance with changes in legislation, technological
developments, or changes in its services.
The updated text enters into effect on the date it is published at www.ueb.org.tr.
14. Governing Law
The laws of the Republic of Turkey shall govern the application of this Privacy Notice.
In the event of any disputes, the competent courts and enforcement
offices affiliated with the Istanbul Anatolia Courthouse shall have jurisdiction.
15. Contact
Information International Tradesmen’s Union Association
Address: Atatürk Neighborhood, Alemdağ Avenue, Nefis Street No. 7/2, 34771 Ümraniye / Istanbul
Phone: 0216 606 98 76
E-mail: info@ueb.org.tr
Website: www.ueb.org.tr

PRIVACY POLICY
International Tradespeople’s Union Association (UEB)
Official Website: www.ueb.org.tr
Last Updated: 07/17/2036
Effective Date: 07/30/2026
1. Purpose
As the International Tradesmen’s Union Association (“UEB” or “the Association”), we are committed to protecting the
öprivacy of the personal data and personal lives of all users who visit the
www.ueb.org.tr website, become members, apply for representation, apply to volunteer, or
use our services.
This Privacy Policy has been prepared to explain
what information is collected through our website, for what
purposes this information is used, how it is protected, and users’ rights regarding this data.
2. Data Controller
Under the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698, the data controller is:
International Tradesmen’s Union Association
Address: Atatürk Neighborhood, Alemdağ Avenue, Nefis Street No. 7/2, 34771 Ümraniye / Istanbul
Phone: 0216 606 98 76
Email: info@ueb.org.tr
Website: www.ueb.org.tr
Tax ID:  8900486736
MERSIS No.: 0890048673600001
KEP Address: ....................................
3. Information
Collected The following information may be collected through our website:
Personal Information
• First
• Name, Last Name
Contact Information
• Phone number
• Email address
• Address information
Corporate Information
• Company name
• Job title
• Tax information (depending on the type of application)
Representation Information
•: Province or country information
•; Application documents
•; Reference information
•; Resume and experience information
; Volunteer information
•; Education information
•; Professional information
•; Areas
• of interest; Participation preferences
; Technical Information
•: IP address
•; Browser information
•; Operating system
•; Device information
•; Session logs
•; Cookie information
4. Purposes
of Data Collection The personal data collected is used for:
• Processing membership applications,
• Evaluating corporate membership applications,
• Reviewing provincial and international representative office applications,
• Evaluating volunteer applications,
• Responding to communication requests,
• Announcing activities and events,
• sending email newsletters,
• ensuring security,
• conducting statistical analyses,
• improving service quality,
• fulfilling legal obligations,
• and carrying
out association activities.
5. Sharing
of Information UEB does not sell, rent, or transfer personal data to third parties for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Personal data may only be shared with
• authorized public institutions and organizations,
• courts,
• public prosecutors’ offices,
• legally authorized administrative authorities,
• legal advisors,
• technical service providers,
• and other institutions and organizations where legally required,
in accordance with applicable legislation.
6. International Representations
The International Tradesmen’s Association may maintain representations and engage in international collaborations
outside of Turkey.
The sharing of information with overseas representative offices is conducted only to the extent necessary
for the conduct of activities and in accordance with applicable laws.
In cases where personal data must be transferred abroad, the necessary administrative and technical measures are taken in accordance with the provisions
of relevant legislation.
7. Information Security
To protect personal data,
• administrative and technical measures such as firewalls,
• SSL encryption,
• server security,
• Cloudflare protection,
• CDN infrastructure,
• authentication systems,
• access controls,
• up-to-date security software, and

• regular backup systems are implemented.
However, it
cannot be guaranteed that data transmissions over the internet are completely risk-free.
8. Cookies and Analytics Services
Cookies
are used on our website to enhance the user experience and improve service quality.
In addition, the following services may be used:
• Google Analytics
•, Google Tag Manager
•, Google Maps
•, Google reCAPTCHA
•, Meta Pixel
•, Facebook Pixel
•, and YouTube
. Detailed information about these services is provided in the Cookie Policy.
9. Social Media
Our website may contain links directing users to Facebook
•,
• Instagram
•, X
•, LinkedIn
•, and YouTube
accounts.
Activities conducted on these platforms are subject to the respective platforms’ own privacy policies
.
10. Users
Under 18 The UEB website does not permit individuals under the age of 18 to create an account.
Individuals under the age of 18 are advised not to share their personal information.
Personal data determined to have been obtained by mistake will be deleted or
anonymized in accordance with applicable legislation.
11. Data Retention Period
Personal data is retained for the period specified in applicable legislation,
•
• for as long as required by the purpose of processing,
• and until
legal obligations expire.
Upon expiration of this period, personal data is
deleted, destroyed, or anonymized using secure methods.
12. User Rights
Under applicable laws,
• users have the right to: learn whether their personal data is being processed;
• access the processed data;
• request the correction of incomplete or incorrect information;
• request the deletion or destruction of the data;
• object to the processing,
• and exercise
other rights arising from the law.
Requests may be submitted in writing to info@ueb.org.tr.
13. Policy Changes
UEB reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy in accordance with applicable laws or changes that may
occur in its services.
The updated text enters into effect as of the date it is published at www.ueb.org.tr.
14. Governing Law
The laws of the Republic of Turkey shall
govern the interpretation and application of this Privacy Policy.
In the event of any disputes, the competent courts and enforcement offices affiliated with the Istanbul Anatolia Courthouse shall have jurisdiction.
15. Contact
Information International Tradesmen’s Union Association
Address: Atatürk Neighborhood, Alemdağ Avenue, Nefis Street No. 7/2, 34771 Ümraniye / Istanbul
Phone: 0216 606 98 76
E-mail: info@ueb.org.tr
Website: www.ueb.org.tr