According to the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”), as Tools1984, we show maximum sensitivity regarding the security and privacy of your personal data. This text explains the purposes for which personal data obtained while using the platform is processed, how it is protected, the legal grounds it is based on, and your rights.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data under KVKK is Tools1984.
Email: destek@tools1984.com
2. Processed Personal Data
The personal data collected by the platform may consist of the following categories:
- Identity Information: First name, last name.
- Contact Information: Email address.
- Membership Data: Password, account settings.
- Transaction Data: Vehicle usage records, transaction results.
- Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser information, login-log records.
- Financial Data: (In premium plans) payment information processed by the payment provider.
Images, PDFs, and similar files used in file upload tools are temporarily integrated into the system by the user; they are not stored permanently and are never analyzed.
3. Purposes of Processing Personal Data
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- To provide access to platform tools
- To manage membership and account processes
- To improve service quality and optimize system performance
- To ensure security, verification, and detect misuse
- To fulfill legal obligations
- To carry out user support processes
4. Transfer of Personal Data
Your personal data can only be transferred to third parties in the following cases under Articles 8 and 9 of the KVKK:
- To payment service providers for payment transactions
- To technical providers for mandatory infrastructure services (hosting, security, email service, etc.)
- To authorized public institutions in legal processes
Your personal data will not be shared for marketing or advertising purposes under any circumstances.
5. Method of Collecting Personal Data and Legal Grounds
Your personal data is collected through the following methods:
- Membership form and user registration processes
- Transaction logs generated during the use of platform tools
- Automatic system logs, cookies, and technical records
Your personal data is processed based on the following legal grounds:
- Establishment or performance of a contract with the user
- Fulfillment of legal obligations
- Ensuring transaction security within the scope of legitimate interests
- Explicit consent (where necessary)
6. Data Retention Period
Your personal data is retained only for the period specified in the relevant legislation or until the purpose of processing ceases to exist. Membership information is retained as long as the membership continues, while transaction data is kept for a reasonable period for system performance analysis.
7. User Rights Under KVKK
According to Article 11 of Law No. 6698, you have the following rights as a user:
- To learn whether personal data is processed
- To access processed data
- To request correction of incorrect or incomplete processed data
- To request deletion or anonymization of data when the reasons for processing no longer exist
- To learn third parties to whom data is transferred
- To request compensation for damages that may arise from processing
You can contact us at destek@tools1984.com for these requests.
8. Cookie Policy Link
The details of the platform’s cookie usage are also explained on the Cookie Policy page. By using the platform, the user is deemed to have accepted the use of cookies.
9. Data Security
Tools1984 uses modern security techniques to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, and alteration. However, due to the nature of the internet environment, the user is also responsible for ensuring the security of their personal devices and connections.
10. Changes to the Information Text
Tools1984 reserves the right to update this text when necessary. The updated text comes into effect as soon as it is published on this page. It is recommended that users check regularly.