Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 10, 2026 · Effective: January 10, 2026
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it. We never sell your personal data.
1. Who We Are
NOVA APPS TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI is the data controller responsible for your personal information. We operate from Turkey and serve clients globally. Contact: admin@nova-apps.org
2. Data We Collect
We collect only what is necessary to provide our services:
| Data Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Name, email address | Project communication and invoicing | Duration of engagement + 5 years |
| Project content & files | Development and delivery | Duration of project + 1 year |
| Contact form submissions | Responding to inquiries | 2 years |
| Website usage data (anonymized) | Improving our website | 12 months |
3. How We Use Your Data
- To deliver agreed services and communicate about your project
- To send invoices and process payments
- To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- To improve our website and services (anonymized analytics only)
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or sell it to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
- Contract performance — to fulfill our service agreements
- Legitimate interests — to communicate and improve our services
- Legal compliance — to meet regulatory requirements
- Consent — where explicitly given (e.g. marketing communications)
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary:
- Cloud infrastructure providers (e.g. hosting, storage) under strict data agreements
- Payment processors for invoicing
- Professional advisors (legal, accounting) bound by confidentiality
All third parties are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is consent-based)
To exercise any right, contact us at admin@nova-apps.org. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels. Analytics, if used, are configured to anonymize IP addresses and not store personally identifiable information.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. In the event of a data breach affecting your rights, we will notify you within 72 hours as required by applicable law.
9. International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside your country, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as standard contractual clauses) to maintain the same level of protection.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us data, please contact us immediately.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the updated version on this page with a new effective date. For significant changes, we will notify active clients by email.
12. Contact & Complaints
For privacy-related questions: admin@nova-apps.org
If you have unresolved concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.