Cookie Policy

As the Fashion Designers Association, we value your security.

Through this Cookie Policy, we aim to inform our valued visitors about which cookies we use on our website, for what purposes they are used, and how you can change your cookie settings.

Please read this policy carefully to learn what types of personal data may be collected through cookies, for what purposes, and how such data is processed in order for us to provide you with better service. For more information, you may review our Privacy Policy or contact us without hesitation.

What Is a Cookie?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device to enable more efficient use of websites. Because user information is processed through cookies, users must be informed and their consent obtained in accordance with Türkiye’s Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK).
Various cookies are used so that our visitors can benefit from our website in the best possible way and to improve the user experience.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies enable the website’s essential functions and make the site usable. Without these cookies, the website will not function properly.

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies anonymously collect information about visitors’ use of the website and their preferences, enabling us to improve the site’s performance.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow users to be recognized based on previous visits and enable settings such as preferred language and region to be remembered on future visits.

Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies are placed by third parties and track users’ behavior on the website. Their purpose is to display advertisements relevant to users’ interests. Responsibility for these cookies lies with the third parties that place them.

What Personal Data Is Processed Through Cookies?

Your identity information (name, surname, date of birth) and contact information (address, email address, telephone, IP address and location) may be processed through cookies. Such processing may be carried out through automated or non-automated methods using data obtained from third parties such as analytics providers, advertising networks and search-information providers.
The data will be processed on the basis of legitimate interest for the duration of the service and contractual relationship.

For What Purposes Are Cookies Used?

Cookies are used for the following purposes:
Ensuring security and detecting suspicious activity,
Personalizing the user experience and improving performance,
Developing products and services,
Facilitating access to services,
Fulfilling contractual and legal obligations,
Delivering promotions relevant to users’ interests through advertising cookies.

How Can Cookies Be Managed?

You can change your cookie preferences at any time. You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may prevent some functions of our website from operating properly.
For more information, you may review our Privacy Policy or contact us at: info@mtd.org.tr
Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice Regarding the Protection and Processing of Personal Data has been prepared to fulfill the disclosure obligation set out in Article 10 of Türkiye’s Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 with respect to the use of personal data obtained during the use of our website at https://mtd.org.tr/ (“Website”), for which the Fashion Designers Association (MTD) acts as content provider and data controller, and/or personal data obtained from persons who become members of (“Our Members”) or visit (“Our Visitors”) the aforementioned website.
This notice has been prepared to transparently inform Our Members/Visitors about how personal data collected by MTD in connection with the use of our Website, or entered by them into our Website, is collected, the purposes and legal grounds for processing, and their rights.

Data Controller
In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law, your personal data may be collected and processed by MTD, acting as data controller, within the scope described below.

Personal Data Collected
Various static (fixed) and dynamic (variable) data may be collected from Our Members/Visitors. The categories of data collected may vary depending on the services and features used.

Categories of Personal Data Collected:
Registration/Membership/Usage Information: Name, surname, email, telephone, address, gender, date of birth, education status, occupation, etc.
Mobile Application Information: Location, media files, connection details.
Survey Information: Responses to surveys completed on our website.
Publicly Available Information: Comments, usernames, profile information, posts.
Social Media Information: Information you permit to be shared through your social media account (e.g. username, profile photo, email, etc.).
Activity Information: IP address, browser information, device information, connection data.
Automatically Collected Information: Cookies, pixel tags, beacons, etc. For detailed information, please review our Cookie Policy.

Purposes of Processing Personal Data
Your personal data is processed under Law No. 6698 for the following purposes:
Carrying out publishing and association activities
Providing support to Members/Visitors
Personalizing and improving services
Evaluating membership applications
Sending newsletters by email
Organizing events and activities
Advertising, promotion, marketing and sponsorship activities
Statistical analysis, research and reporting
Risk and quality management activities
User verification and security processes
Fulfilling legal obligations

Transfer of Data
Your personal data may be shared with the following persons and organizations:
Business Partners: For the purpose of carrying out joint activities
Suppliers: For the purpose of providing services
Group Companies: For the purpose of coordinating activities
Legal Authorities: With public institutions and authorities where required by law

Method and Legal Grounds for Collecting Personal Data
Your personal data may be collected through methods including:
Information you provide directly to MTD (membership forms, surveys, contact forms, emails),
Data collected automatically during the use of the website or mobile application,
Data obtained through cookies.
Such data is processed on the legal grounds set out in Articles 5 and 6 of the KVKK, including the establishment or performance of a contract, fulfillment of legal obligations, legitimate interest and explicit consent.

Your Rights as a Personal Data Subject
Under Article 11 of Law No. 6698, as a personal data subject you have the right to:
Learn whether your personal data is being processed
Request information if it has been processed
Learn the purpose of processing and whether the data is used in accordance with that purpose
Know the third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred in Türkiye or abroad
Request correction if your personal data has been processed incompletely or inaccurately
Request deletion or destruction when the reasons requiring processing no longer exist
Request notification of such actions to third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred
Object to a result arising against you as a result of analysis carried out exclusively through automated systems
Request compensation for damage suffered as a result of unlawful processing

Application Procedure
To exercise the rights listed above, you may submit your requests to MTD through the following methods:
By sending a wet-signed petition by registered mail with return receipt to the address stated on MTD’s contact page,
By delivering it in person after presenting proof of identity,
By registered electronic mail (KEP), secure electronic signature or mobile signature,
By sending an email from an email address previously registered in the MTD system to iletisim@mtd.org.tr. The subject line must state “Request for Information Regarding Personal Data.”

Your application must include:
Name and surname, Turkish ID number or foreign identity/passport number,
Address for service of notices,
Email address and telephone number,
Complete information regarding the subject of the request.
MTD reserves the right to verify your identity. Applications will be finalized within no more than 30 days from the date they are received by MTD.