Personal Data Protection and Privacy Notice

Last Updated: July 21, 2026

1. Data Controller

This Personal Data Protection and Privacy Notice ("Notice") has been prepared by smskodu.com in accordance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK") regarding the processing of personal data.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Notice.

2. Personal Data We Collect

While using our website and services, we may collect and process the following personal data:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• IP address

• Browser and device information

• Transaction records

• Order and payment information

• Customer support requests and communications

• Cookie data

• Website usage statistics

Please note that your credit or debit card information is not stored by smskodu.com. All payment transactions are securely processed by authorized third-party payment service providers.

3. Purposes of Processing Personal Data

Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

• Creating and managing user accounts

• Providing SMS verification services

• Processing and completing orders

• Providing customer support

• Managing invoicing and payment operations

• Complying with legal obligations

• Preventing fraud and abuse

• Ensuring system and information security

• Improving our services and user experience

• Conducting statistical analysis

• Handling requests, complaints, and inquiries

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Your personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds under the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK):

• Performance or execution of a contract

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Establishment, exercise, or protection of legal rights

• Legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that fundamental rights and freedoms are not harmed

Where required by law, your explicit consent will be obtained before processing your personal data.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

Your personal data may be shared only when necessary with:

• Payment service providers

• Hosting and cloud infrastructure providers

• Technical service providers

• Authorized public institutions and governmental authorities

• Courts and legally authorized authorities

Your personal data is never sold or disclosed to third parties for commercial purposes without your consent.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill legal obligations;

• Maintain the contractual relationship;

• Resolve disputes;

• Enforce our agreements; or

• Meet applicable legal retention periods.

After the applicable retention period expires, personal data will be securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, enhance user experience, and analyze website traffic.

The cookies used may include:

• Essential cookies

• Performance cookies

• Analytics cookies

• Security cookies

You may manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Know whether your personal data is being processed;

• Request information regarding such processing;

• Learn the purpose of processing;

• Know the third parties to whom your data has been disclosed;

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;

• Request deletion or destruction of your personal data where legally applicable;

• Request notification of such corrections or deletions to third parties;

• Object to decisions made solely through automated processing;

• Request compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing.

9. Contact

If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Notice, you may contact us through:

• The contact form available on smskodu.com

• Our customer support system

• Your registered email address

Requests will be handled within the time limits prescribed by applicable law. Where permitted by law, an administrative fee may apply.

10. Data Security

smskodu.com implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including but not limited to:

• SSL/TLS encryption

• Firewalls

• Access control mechanisms

• Secure server infrastructure

• Regular security monitoring and audits

Although we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

11. Changes to This Notice

smskodu.com reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Notice at any time to comply with legal requirements or operational changes.

The updated version becomes effective immediately upon publication on the website.

Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Notice or the processing of your personal data, please contact us through kvkk@smskodu.com.