Last Updated: July 28, 2026
Welcome to Ankatürk Invest (https://ankaturkinvest.com). We place the utmost importance on protecting your privacy and securing your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us for our real estate and investment consultancy services.
By using our website or utilizing our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
Ankatürk Invest is a real estate and investment consultancy firm operating in the Republic of Turkey. Our company acts as the Data Controller responsible for processing personal data collected through this website (https://ankaturkinvest.com).
2. Data We Collect
We collect information that allows us to provide tailored real estate and investment consultancy services to meet your specific goals. This data includes:
a. Identity and Contact Information
- Full Name.
- Phone Number (including WhatsApp).
- Email Address.
- Country/Nationality and Preferred Language of Communication.
b. Investment and Property Preferences
- Allocated Investment Budget.
- Preferred Property Type (apartments, villas, land, commercial real estate).
- Preferred City or Region in Turkey.
- Purpose of Investment (residential living, real estate investment, Turkish Citizenship by Investment, or Real Estate Residency).
c. Technical and Browsing Data
- IP Address.
- Browser Type and Operating System.
- Pages visited on our website and session duration.
- Traffic Sources (search engines, advertisements, social media channels).
d. Communication Records
- Messages, inquiries, and details submitted via contact forms, live chat, or direct email correspondence.
3. How We Collect Data
We collect your personal information through the following channels:
- Website Forms: When filling out a consultation request form, registering interest in a project, or subscribing to our newsletter.
- Direct Communication: When contacting us via phone, WhatsApp, email, or social media platforms.
- Analytics and Cookies: Automated browsing data collected during your visit to optimize user experience.
4. Purposes of Data Processing
We process the collected data for the following specific purposes:
- Providing Consultancy Services: Responding to inquiries and presenting property options tailored to your criteria and budget.
- Transaction and Legal Facilitation: Assisting in purchasing processes, property appraisals, Title Deed (Tapu) transfers, and citizenship/residency applications when requested.
- Updates and Marketing: Sending relevant real estate opportunities, market analyses, and regulatory updates concerning investment in Turkey.
- Website Optimization: Analyzing user interactions to improve platform functionality, performance, and navigation.
- Legal Compliance: Fulfilling statutory obligations governed by applicable laws in the Republic of Turkey.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We are strictly committed to not selling, renting, or trading your personal data with third parties for their commercial marketing purposes. We may share your information only under the following conditions:
- Authorized Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors, such as hosting providers, analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), and CRM platforms under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Real Estate Developers: Only when you express explicit interest in a specific project requiring site visits or unit reservations, and with your prior consent.
- Government and Regulatory Bodies: When legally mandated by Turkish legislation or necessary to complete official transactions requested by you (e.g., Title Deed Registry, Directorate of Immigration).
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Ankatürk Invest utilizes cookies and tracking technologies to enhance navigation and measure performance:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and page interactions (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Marketing & Retargeting Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements aligned with your interests across digital channels (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads).
You can control or disable cookie settings at any time through your browser preferences.
7. Data Security
We implement rigorous technical and organizational security procedures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. Key protections include:
- End-to-end SSL/TLS encryption protocols for data transmission across the website.
- Restricted data access granted exclusively to authorized personnel and advisors on a need-to-know basis.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK Law No. 6698) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you hold the following rights:
- Right to confirm whether your personal data is being processed.
- Right to request access to and a copy of your personal data held by us.
- Right to request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data.
- Right to request erasure or deletion of your personal data under legal conditions.
- Right to object to data processing for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
9. Amendments to This Privacy Policy
Ankatürk Invest reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to maintain legal compliance or reflect operational changes. Updated versions will be published on this page alongside a revised “Last Updated” date. We advise reviewing this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, inquiries, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, please contact us through:
