Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY AND DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT

This Privacy Policy explains how Celikel CPA Accounting Firm collects, processes, shares, stores, and protects your personal data within the scope of our financial consultancy, accounting, and audit services, as well as your rights regarding this data.

As Celikel CPA Accounting Firm, we value our clients’ privacy and protect your personal data in accordance with international privacy standards and the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK).

This statement applies regardless of how you access our services (via mobile, website, or physical office visits). By using our services or contacting us, you agree to the practices described in this notice.

1. Personal Data We Collect

In order to provide you with the best service and fulfill our legal obligations (such as the Tax Procedure Law), we may collect the following data:

  • Identity Information: Name, surname, Tax Identification Number, Passport/ID number, and signature circulars.

  • Contact Information: E-mail address, phone number, company address, and residency information.

  • Financial Data: Bank account details, invoices, payroll information, financial statements, and other fiscal records required for tax declarations.

2. Purposes of Processing

Your collected personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Execution of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax advisory services.

  • Fulfilling legal notifications to official institutions (Tax Offices, Social Security Institution – SGK, Chambers of Commerce, etc.).

  • Management of contract processes and maintaining client communication.

3. Sharing of Information

Your personal data is shared only when required by legal obligations or when necessary for the performance of our services. Recipients may include authorized public institutions, business partners, or legally authorized bodies. Your data is never sold to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent or a legal basis.

4. Data Security and Retention

Celikel CPA takes the necessary technical and administrative measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. Your data is stored securely for the legal retention periods prescribed by relevant legislation.

5. Your Rights

As the owner of the personal data, you have the right to:

  • Learn whether your data is being processed.

  • Request correction of incomplete or incorrect data.

  • Request the deletion or destruction of your data within the framework of legal conditions.

For any requests regarding your data, you may contact us via the communication channels provided on our website.