SufiCeremony.com

This Privacy Policy explains how SufiCeremony.com, operated by Bülent Seyfi Benli (Sole Proprietorship), collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including Turkish Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK).

By visiting or using this website, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Visit our website
• Purchase an online Sufi / Whirling Dervish ceremony
• Contact us via email or contact forms

The collected data may include:

• Name and surname
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing information
• Payment-related information (only limited data such as cardholder name and masked card details)

⚠️ Important

We do not store or process full credit card numbers.

All payment transactions are securely processed through PAYTR payment infrastructure and the relevant banking systems.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

• To provide and deliver the digital services you have purchased
• To process payments and issue invoices
• To send access links, confirmations, and service-related notifications
• To respond to customer support requests
• To comply with legal obligations and tax regulations
• To prevent fraud and ensure system security

Personal data is processed in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of KVKK.

Your data will not be used for purposes unrelated to our services without your explicit consent.

3. Sharing of Information

Your personal data may be shared only when necessary with:

• Payment service providers (PAYTR and related banks)
• Technical service providers (hosting providers, email services, streaming platforms)
• Authorized public institutions and authorities when required by law

Your personal data is never sold, rented, or traded to third parties.

4. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for the period necessary to:

• Provide the purchased service
• Fulfill accounting and tax obligations
• Resolve potential disputes

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

5. Data Security

We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal data, including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Restricted access to authorized personnel only

Although we implement industry-standard security measures, no system can guarantee absolute security. We continuously update our safeguards to improve protection.

6. Your Rights Under KVKK

Under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), you have the right to:

• Learn whether your personal data is processed
• Request information about how your data is processed
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion or destruction of personal data under legal conditions
• Object to unlawful processing of personal data

You may submit your requests via email.

7. Cookies

SufiCeremony.com may use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Enhance user experience
• Analyze website traffic

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

9. International Access

If you access our website from outside Türkiye, please note that your personal data may be processed and stored on servers located in Türkiye.

By using the website, you consent to this data transfer.

10. Email Communications

We may send you service-related emails such as:

• Purchase confirmations
• Access links for online ceremonies
• Important service notifications

Promotional emails will only be sent if you provide consent, and you may unsubscribe at any time.

11. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy when necessary.

Any significant changes will be published on the website.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or personal data processing:

Email: info@suficeremony.com
Website: https://www.suficeremony.com

Data Controller:
بولنت سيفي بنلي

Location:
Istanbul, Türkiye