Privacy Policy
Ney Institute Privacy Statement
Effective Date: [Insert Effective Date]

This Privacy Statement of Ney Institute (“Ney Institute,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) explains how your personal information (“user information”) is collected, used, and shared in connection with your access to and use of neyinstitute.com (the “Site”) and its features, services, and content. This also applies to email communications, newsletters, events, and any other services provided by Ney Institute.

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Statement. Where required by applicable data protection laws (such as Türkiye's KVKK), we will obtain your clear and affirmative consent before collecting or processing your personal data.

If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or your data, please contact us at: privacy@neyinstitute.com

Summary of Our Privacy Policy

We collect and process your information to:

  • Deliver our services and personalize your experience
  • Improve our offerings and analyze community needs
  • Communicate with you about events, programs, and updates
  • Maintain security and comply with legal obligations

We do not rent, sell, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.

Scope of This Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement applies exclusively to the Ney Institute website. Any external websites linked from our Site (including partners or sponsors) operate under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy terms directly.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information you choose to provide, such as:

  • Personal details: Full name, email, phone number, nationality/residence
  • Registration details: For membership, newsletter signups, event attendance, etc.
  • Payment data: When you register for paid services or events
  • Professional or academic info: For mentorship or training participation
  • Social media links: If you voluntarily connect accounts or engage with our content

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may collect:

  • IP address, browser/device details, location data
  • Your browsing behavior (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
  • Data through cookies and similar tracking technologies

Use of Your Information

Your personal data may be used to:

  • Manage your account and provide requested services
  • Send relevant updates, newsletters, and event invitations
  • Analyze usage patterns for improvement and development
  • Ensure platform security, fraud prevention, and compliance

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Customize your experience on our Site
  • Enable sharing on social platforms
  • Track performance and improve functionality

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. For more, see our [Cookie Policy].

Sharing of Information

We may share your information only when necessary, with:

  • Service providers (e.g., email systems, hosting services, event platforms)
  • Partners (e.g., accredited training institutions or sponsors, only with your consent)
  • Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable laws

We never sell your personal information.

Your Rights

Depending on your country of residence, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Object to or restrict data processing
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, email: privacy@neyinstitute.com

Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described, including legal and security obligations.

Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is fully immune from risk. If you suspect any breach or misuse, please contact us promptly.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 18. If we learn we have collected personal data from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries outside of your residence, with all transfers protected by suitable legal safeguards in accordance with applicable laws.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via our Site or by direct communication. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact:
Ney Institute
📧 privacy@neyinstitute.com
www.neyinstitute.com
 

Privacy Policy of Ney Institute

Welcome to Ney Institute! The protection of your privacy and your personal data is a top priority for us.

At Ney Institute, we foster a community built on trust. We are committed to upholding the highest standards in data protection and privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our services.

1. Responsible Entity

The party responsible for the collection and processing of personal data on this website in accordance with applicable data protection laws (GDPR and KVKK) is:

Ney Institute
[Insert Address in Türkiye or Operating Country]
Email: info@neyinstitute.com
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

For questions related to data protection, you may contact our appointed Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@neyinstitute.org

We are regulated by the Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu (KVKK) and follow the legal obligations under Turkish data protection law and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw your consent at any time (Art. 6(1)(a) or 9(2)(a) GDPR)
  • Right to object to processing based on legitimate interest or public interest (Art. 6(1)(e/f))
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority (KVKK or your national data protection authority)

To exercise your rights, contact: privacy@neyinstitute.com

3. What Data We Collect and Why

a) Website Visits and Server Logs
When you visit our website, we process the following data:

  • IP address
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Referrer URL
  • Browser and device type

Purpose: Technical operation and security of the website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Data is deleted after 60 days.

b) User Registration
To join Ney Institute, we collect:

  • Name, email, date of birth (to verify you are over 18)
  • Additional optional data (background, interests, etc.)

Legal Basis: Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b)), and consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Storage: As long as you are a registered user or as required by law (Art. 6(1)(c)).

c) Premium Membership or Services
When purchasing a paid service:

  • Payment data (processed via secure third-party services)
  • Billing address
  • Transaction data

Legal Basis: Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b))
Storage: Per legal accounting and tax obligations.

d) User Content
Users may upload content (text, images, comments, etc.) and interact with other members.

Note: Some content may be publicly visible or indexed by search engines.
Legal Basis: Contractual necessity and legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(b, f)).

e) Inviting Others
If you invite someone to Ney Institute, we use their email only to send the invitation. This data is not used for other purposes.

f) Email Marketing
With your explicit consent, we may send you newsletters and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.

4. Use of Analytics and Cookies

We use tools to improve the user experience:

a) Google Analytics
Used for website optimization and visitor statistics.
Your IP is anonymized before being sent to Google.
Opt-out via plugin

b) Hotjar, Adjust, and Similar Tools
These tools help us understand how users interact with our website or mobile app (clicks, scrolls, etc.).
All data is pseudonymized or anonymized.

c) Cookiebot
We use Cookiebot to manage cookie consent.
[Cookie Policy link here]

Legal Basis for Cookies:

  • Strictly necessary: No consent required
  • All others: Based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
    You can update your preferences anytime [insert link].

5. Service Providers

We use third-party providers for:

  • Hosting
  • Payment processing
  • Analytics
  • Email delivery
  • Surveys
  • Customer support

All service providers act under strict data processing agreements and are not allowed to use data independently.

6. International Data Transfers

Some tools (e.g., Google, Zoom, Mailchimp) may process data outside Türkiye or the EU.
In such cases, we ensure adequate protection through:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Transfer risk assessments

7. Social Media and Advertising

We link to our official social media profiles only.
When you visit those links while logged in, the respective platforms may associate that visit with your user account.

We may also use:

  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Pixel

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in marketing and platform improvement (Art. 6(1)(f)).

8. Contact and Inquiries

When you contact us via email or form, we process your data to respond to your request.
Storage: Up to 6 years for business inquiries (Art. 6(1)(c)).

9. Updates to the Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in legal, technical, or business developments. You will be informed in advance of any significant changes.