FİNEXT Startup Acceleration Program Clarification Text

Pursuant to Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("Law") and the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles to be Followed in Fulfilling the Disclosure Obligation, this Disclosure Text has been prepared for the purpose of enlightening the relevant persons who are data owners regarding the procedures and principles regarding the processing of personal data of the participants within the scope of the Finext Startup Acceleration Program carried out by "Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University and Turkish German University Technology Development Zone Management Inc." (hereinafter referred to as "Dijitalpark Teknokent" for short) in the capacity of data controller.

1. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

Personal data of participants in the Finext Acceleration Program carried out by Dijitalpark Teknokent are processed by Dijitalpark Teknokent in accordance with the personal data processing conditions and purposes specified in Articles 5 and 6 of the Law. This includes planning and executing necessary activities to customize and recommend the project services offered by Dijitalpark Teknokent based on the habits and needs of the relevant individuals; carrying out the necessary work by relevant business units to enable individuals to benefit from the project services; conducting business processes related to Dijitalpark Teknokent’s commercial activities; planning and execution of Dijitalpark Teknokent’s commercial and/or business strategies; and ensuring the legal, technical, and commercial/operational security of Dijitalpark Teknokent and of the individuals in a business relationship with Dijitalpark Teknokent.

• Execution of necessary business processes to sustain our project services
• Distribution of articles, research reports, blog posts, and bulletins related to project participation and outcomes
• Conducting studies regarding the evaluation of project participant information
• Providing categorized and personalized information within sales and marketing activities
• Managing commercial relations with business partners
• Website access analytics (Google Adwords, etc.)
• Evaluating information requests and suggestions related to our services
• Fulfilling legal obligations and exercising our rights arising from applicable legislation

2. Parties to Whom Personal Data May Be Transferred and Purpose of Transfer

Personal data of participants in the Finext Acceleration Program carried out by Dijitalpark Teknokent may be shared with Dijitalpark Teknokent’s third-party business partners, project supporters, suppliers, legally authorized public institutions, and private legal entities, both domestically and abroad, in accordance with the provisions of Articles 8 and 9 of the Law on the transfer of personal data to third parties and for the purposes outlined in the “Purpose of Processing Personal Data” section of this Clarification Text.

3. Method and Legal Basis for Collecting Personal Data

Personal data of participants in the Finext Acceleration Program carried out by Dijitalpark Teknokent are collected and stored from customers through electronic and/or physical means in accordance with the Law and relevant legislation.

Personal data may be collected through the following channels, either automatically or non-automatically:

• Registrations, transactions, and cookies through websites and portals provided by Dijitalpark Teknokent and Dijitalpark Teknokent Technology Transfer Office [www.dijitalparkteknokent.com.tr, www.dijitaltto.com, Finext.istanbul]
• Digital platforms or software belonging to third parties, including websites, mobile applications, and email
• Face-to-face meetings, business card exchanges, phone calls, and video training recordings
• Transactions carried out through websites belonging to our project stakeholders

4. Rights of Data Subjects

Pursuant to Article 11 of the Law, data subjects may request the following from Dijitalpark Teknokent, as the data controller:

• To learn whether their personal data is being processed
• To request information if their personal data has been processed
• To learn the purpose of the processing of personal data and whether they are used in accordance with their purpose
• To know the third parties to whom personal data is transferred, domestically or abroad
• To request the correction of personal data if it is incomplete or incorrectly processed
• To request the deletion or destruction of personal data under the conditions set forth in Article 7 of the Law
• To request notification of the actions taken under the above subparagraphs to third parties to whom personal data have been transferred
• To object to the occurrence of a result against the person themselves by analyzing the processed data exclusively through automated systems
• To request compensation for the damage arising from the unlawful processing of personal data

As Dijitalpark Teknokent, we take all necessary administrative and technical measures in accordance with the legislation to ensure that you, as data subjects, can easily exercise the rights granted to you under the Law. Within this context, I confirm that I have read and accept the above four-part Clarification Text.

INTRODUCTION:

These General Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) have been prepared to define the rights and obligations of the Finext Acceleration Program and the Applicant within the scope of the “Finext Acceleration Program Venture Acceleration Program” (“Program”), which is designed by the Finext Acceleration Program to support entrepreneurs and to strengthen and grow the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The Terms shall enter into force upon the Applicant’s completion and approval of the application form on the Program’s website.

Definitions

Program (“Finext Acceleration Program”): Refers to the Finext Acceleration Program Venture Acceleration Program.

Applicant: Refers to the individual(s) who complete and submit the application form on the website and whose personal information is provided in the form.

Finext Acceleration Program Venture: Refers to the Applicant who has been deemed eligible to participate in the Program.

Project: Refers to the work submitted by the Applicant, which includes elements such as the Venture Name, Venture Summary, and Project Presentation as detailed in the application form.

Provided Benefits: Refers to the support services specified on the Program’s website that are intended to be offered within the scope of the Program.

1. Rights and Obligations of the Applicants

• The Applicant applies to the Program by completing and approving the application form on the Program’s website.
• The Applicant declares and undertakes that the identity and similar information submitted in the application form is accurate. The Finext Acceleration Program reserves the right to request additional documents and information regarding these details.
• The Applicant undertakes to immediately update any changes in the information provided in the application form and accepts full joint and/or several liability for any damages, expenses, or obligations arising from failure to update this information.
• The Applicant acknowledges that the information provided in the application form will be used by the Finext Acceleration Program during the evaluation process for acceptance into the Program, and that such information may be shared with third parties for purposes such as consultancy or mentorship if necessary.
• The Applicant consents to receive all forms of informational and promotional communications via email, phone, SMS, and other communication tools.
• The Finext Acceleration Program has the right to use logos and trademarks related to the Project, as well as the name and photographs of the Applicant, in printed and digital media.
• The Finext Acceleration Program reserves the right to include or not include the Projects submitted by the Applicant in the Program for any reason.
• The Applicant accepts that the Finext Acceleration Program has the unilateral right to make changes to the evaluation criteria of Projects, the content and conditions of the Provided Benefits listed on the website, and the terms and conditions related to the Program processes and post-Program processes.
• The Finext Acceleration Program may terminate the Program at any time without providing any reason and without incurring any liability.
• The Applicant accepts and undertakes full responsibility in the event that the Project submitted to the Finext Acceleration Program violates the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works or the rights of third parties. The Applicant agrees to be solely liable for any claims directed at the Finext Acceleration Program in relation to intellectual property rights and undertakes to compensate all damages in full and immediately upon first request if the Finext Acceleration Program suffers any loss.
• The Applicant may not use the trademarks and logos of the Finext Acceleration Program and its products without prior written approval. If such approval is granted, the Applicant may only use the trademarks and logos in accordance with the instructions of the Finext Acceleration Program and in a manner that does not harm its commercial reputation or brand value. The Applicant agrees to compensate all losses immediately and in full upon first request if this obligation is violated.
• The Applicant declares to have read and understood these Terms related to their application, and that by submitting the application and electronically approving these Terms, they accept the Terms. The Applicant further agrees that in any disputes arising from these Terms, electronic records, commercial books and records, and electronic data of the Finext Acceleration Program shall be accepted as conclusive evidence before administrative or judicial authorities.

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