Privacy Policy

Last Updated Date: [29.04.2025]

Thank you for visiting our website viametals.com. At Via-Metals, we place great importance on the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy, in accordance with relevant legislation, particularly the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK) published in the Official Gazette dated April 7, 2016, and numbered 29677, aims to inform you about the processing, use, storage, and protection of your personal data obtained during your visit to or use of our website.

Data Controller

Within the scope of this Privacy Policy, your personal data is processed by (hereinafter referred to as "Via-Metals" or the "Company") as the Data Controller within the meaning of the KVKK.

Personal Data Collected
During your visit to or use of our website, the following personal data may be collected:

Data Provided Directly by You: Information you directly provide to us through methods such as contact forms, quote request forms, sending emails, or contacting us by phone:

• Your Name, Surname

• Your Email address

• Your Phone number

• Your Company Name and title

• The content of your message or other information related to your request

Data Collected Automatically: Technical information automatically collected during your visit to our website:

• Your IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Date and time of your visit to the website

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referring URL that directed you to the website

• Usage data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Purposes of Processing Your Personal Data

Your collected personal data may be processed in accordance with the principles set forth in the KVKK and for the following purposes:

• To respond to your requests, questions, and messages, and to communicate with you.

• To provide our services, establish and manage business relationships (e.g., providing quotes, contract processes, etc.).

• To ensure the operation of our website, to analyze, develop, and improve user experience.

• To inform about new products and services, and to carry out marketing and promotional activities (in accordance with relevant legislation and your preferences).

• To fulfill our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and conduct legal proceedings.

• To ensure the security of our Company and our website.

Your personal data, in line with the processing purposes stated above, subject to compliance with the conditions stipulated in the KVKK, and under confidentiality commitments, may be shared with the following persons or institutions:

• Our business partners and suppliers from whom we receive services (e.g., web hosting, IT support, analytics services).

• Authorized public institutions and organizations for the purpose of fulfilling our legal obligations.

• Potential business partners, investors, or consultants (with necessary confidentiality agreements in place).

Your personal data will not be sold or rented to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your user experience and analyze site traffic. For more detailed information about cookies and to manage your cookie preferences

Storage and Security of Your Personal Data

To ensure the security of your personal data, we take all necessary technical and administrative measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, use, and alteration. Your data is retained for the period required by the processing purposes or for the period stipulated in the relevant legal regulations.

Your Rights Under the KVKK

Pursuant to Article 11 of the KVKK, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• To learn whether your personal data is processed.

• If your personal data has been processed, to request information regarding this.

• To learn the purpose of processing your personal data and whether they are used in accordance with their purpose.

• To know the third parties to whom your personal data is transferred domestically or abroad.

• To request the correction of your personal data if it is incomplete or incorrectly processed.

• To request the deletion or destruction of your personal data within the framework of the conditions stipulated in Article 7 of the KVKK.

• To request notification of the operations carried out pursuant to subparagraphs (e) and (f) to third parties to whom personal data has been transferred.

• To object to the occurrence of a result against you by analyzing the processed data exclusively through automated systems.

• To demand compensation for damages in case of damage due to unlawful processing of personal data.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The updated policy comes into effect when it is published on our website. In case of significant changes, necessary announcements may be made via our website.

Contact
For your questions, requests, or concerns about our Privacy Policy or your personal data, do not hesitate to contact us: