Privacy Policy

Official Legal Notice: This document is an English translation of the original Turkish text. In the event of any dispute, ambiguity, or discrepancy between this translation and the Turkish text, the original Turkish text shall prevail.

4.1 General Commitment

At ThinkTürkiye, we respect the personal privacy of our users, clients, and students to the highest standard. All personal information and academic application documents submitted to us are protected under strict confidentiality principles in compliance with national and international data security standards.

4.2 Data Security Measures

• Protected Off-Root Storage: Sensitive files uploaded via application forms, including passports, diplomas, and transcripts, are never stored in publicly accessible web server directories (public_html). Documents are securely housed in encrypted, access-controlled private storage located outside the web root.
• Encryption (SSL/TLS): All data communications between our website and your browser are encrypted using high-grade 256-bit SSL/TLS security certificates.
• Access Authorization Controls: Access to student application files is restricted strictly to authorized educational advisors managing the specific application.
• Data Disposal: Documents whose retention periods have expired or whose registration processes have concluded without legal retention requirements are securely purged in accordance with our corporate data disposal policy.

4.3 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links directing to official university web pages, YÖK portals, or social media platforms. ThinkTürkiye is not responsible for the privacy practices of external third-party websites. Users are advised to review the privacy statements of those respective websites upon visiting them.

4.4 Students Under 18 Years of Age

Applications from prospective students under the age of 18 applying for associate or bachelor’s degree programs are processed with the knowledge and explicit consent of their parents or legal guardians.

4.5 Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changing regulatory or operational requirements. The updated version takes effect immediately upon publication on our website.

Effective Date: 28 October 2026

Data Controller: İpekyolu Kişisel Gelişim ve Eğitim Ltd. Şti. (ThinkTürkiye)