1. Responsible body
This website is operated by:
Decker Real Estate
AKSOY MAH. YALI BLV. Chapter No:386 No:2/Izmir
Phone: +905307825026
Email: info@decker-realestate.com
If you are contacting us from the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), we are acting within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as the Turkish Data Protection Act KVKK No. 6698 responsible for the processing of your personal data.
2. General information on data processing
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Personal data is any information that can be used to personally identify you (e.g., name, contact details, IP address, contract details).
We process your data exclusively
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based on the GDPR (for those affected from the EU/EEA),
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of the Turkish Data Protection Act KVKK and
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further relevant legal provisions.
The data will only be processed for the purposes stated in this declaration. It will only be shared with third parties if there is a legal basis for doing so or if you have given your explicit consent.
3. Hosting and server log files
Our website is hosted by the following provider:
Ireland
When you access our website, the server automatically collects information that your browser transmits (server log files), including:
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IP address
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Date and time of the request
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URL of the requested page
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Referrer URL
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browser & operating system used
The processing is carried out to ensure the stable and secure operation of the website.
Legal basis:
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Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR (legitimate interest: technical operation & security)
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Article 5 KVKK (legitimate interest of the controller, where applicable)
Log files are stored only as long as necessary for the purpose and are then deleted or anonymized.
4. Contact form & direct inquiries (email, phone and WhatsApp)
When you contact us via contact form, email, telephone, WhatsApp or social media, we process your information to handle your request and to initiate or execute a real estate contract.
Data processed may include, in particular:
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Name first Name
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Contact details (phone, email)
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Information about your property or your search profile
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Contents of your message
Purposes of processing:
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Answering inquiries
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Advice on buying/selling real estate
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Preparation and execution of site visits and contracts
Legal basis:
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Article 6 paragraph 1 letter b GDPR (contract / pre-contractual measures)
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Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR (legitimate interest: efficient communication)
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Articles 5/6 of the KVKK (contractual relationship, legitimate interest, consent)
Your data will only be stored for as long as is necessary for processing or as required by law.
5. Real Estate Brochures & Sales
As part of real estate inquiries and sales processes, we process, among other things:
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Master data of owners and interested parties
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Contact and address details
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Property and contract details (location, size, price, agreements)
Purposes:
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Valuation, brokerage and marketing of real estate
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Preparation of contracts and notarizations
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Communication with notaries, lawyers, authorities and service providers
Legal basis:
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Article 6 paragraph 1 letter b GDPR / Article 5 KVKK (contract / pre-contractual measures)
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Article 6 paragraph 1 letter c GDPR (legal obligations, e.g. retention)
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Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR (legitimate interest: carrying out our brokerage activities)
Data will only be passed on to third parties if this is necessary for the fulfillment of the contract, for legal obligations or on the basis of your consent (e.g. notary, lawyer, tax advisor, authorities).
6. Newsletter and Marketing
If you subscribe to a newsletter or agree to receive information, we will use your email address to send you information about properties, market updates and our services at irregular intervals.
Legal basis:
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Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR / Article 5 KVKK (consent)
You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future, e.g. via the unsubscribe link in the email or by sending us a message.
7. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies. Cookies and similar technologies to
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to provide basic functions (session cookies),
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To create statistics (e.g. anonymous visitor numbers),
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To present content in a user-friendly way.
On your first visit to our website, we will inform you via a cookie banner and, if necessary, obtain your consent.
Legal basis:
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Necessary cookies: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR / legitimate interest
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Analytics and marketing cookies: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)
8. Social Media & Links (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok)
We maintain profiles on social networks (e.g. Instagram: @decker.realestateWhen you visit our profiles, the privacy policies of the respective platform operator apply.
We process data from interactions with our profiles (comments, messages) in order to communicate with interested parties and present our offer.
Legal basis:
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Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR (legitimate interest: public relations & communication)
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Article 5 KVKK
9. International data transfer / transfer to third countries
Since we are in the Türkiye are based and frequently deal with interested parties from EU/EEA Working together may result in the transfer of personal data between Turkey and EU countries.
We take appropriate measures to ensure an adequate level of data protection, e.g.:
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Use of secure communication channels,
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Concluding suitable contracts with service providers,
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Limiting the data to the necessary extent.
10. Storage duration
We only store personal data for as long as is necessary for the respective purposes or as long as legal retention obligations exist (e.g. commercial and tax law).
Once the purpose ceases to exist or the deadlines expire, the data is routinely deleted or anonymized.
11. Your rights as a data subject (EU / EEA)
If you are located within the EU/EEA, you have the following rights under the GDPR in particular:
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Information about your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)
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Correction inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
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deletion („Right to be forgotten“, Art. 17 GDPR)
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Restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)
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Data portability (Article 20 GDPR)
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Objection to the processing (Article 21 GDPR, especially regarding direct marketing)
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Revocation of granted consent with effect for the future
To exercise your rights, simply send an informal message to the contact details listed above.
They also have the right to object to a Data protection supervisory authority to lodge a complaint if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law.
12. Rights under Turkish Data Protection Law (KVKK)
For those affected within the scope of the Turkish Data Protection Act KVKK The following rights also apply, among others:
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Information on whether data is being processed
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Information about the purpose and use of the data
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Correction of incomplete or incorrect data
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Deletion or destruction of data in the cases provided for by law.
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Objection to adverse results from exclusively automated analyses
You can also direct any inquiries regarding this matter to the contact address mentioned above.
13. Data security
We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.
14. Updates and changes to this privacy policy
This privacy policy is currently valid. However, updates may be necessary due to the ongoing development of our website or changes in legislation.
You can always find the latest version on our website under the menu item „"Privacy Policy"“.
