Privacy policy.

This statement outlines our policy for processing personal data. It describes the types of personal data we process and how we ensure privacy, along with the rights of data subjects.

Who are we?

We are Yuksel Semillas S.A., a subsidiary of Yuksel Seeds (hereinafter referred to as “Yuksel” or “we”). This privacy statement covers all our processing activities, so it applies when we process personal data together with other parties (including an affiliated company abroad). Yuksel Seeds is a controller and responsible for processing the personal data processed by or on behalf of Yuksel Seeds.

In this statement, we explain our policy regarding personal data processing. We describe what personal data we process, how we comply with privacy principles, and the rights of data subjects.

This statement applies to the personal data we process as part of business relationships, partnerships, and commercial contacts, visitors to Yuksel Seeds, visitors to our website and/or online applications, suppliers and contractors, job applicants, participants in online events, and others, as well as all other customers and associates of Yuksel Seeds.

Yuksel Seeds processes the following types of personal data for the following purposes:

Administration: To manage and process orders, deliveries, and invoices. For managing accounts payable and receivable, we record the following personal data related to our clients and suppliers: name, phone number, fax number (if applicable), email address, business address, and job titles of contacts.

Business Development: To enhance the profile of Yuksel Seeds among clients and potential customers, we use their contact details (i.e., name, phone number, and email address) to send items such as brochures, newsletters, production information, and event invitations.

Images: Yuksel Seeds takes photographs and produces videos of events (including online events) and visits to suppliers/producers, using these images with consent (sometimes including their name, contact details, and company name) on our website, in brochures or flyers, or through other communications such as social media.

Communication: We use your personal contact details (name, address, email address, and/or phone number, and your role) to contact you, for example, with inquiries about a product or service. We also use this data to inform you about our services and keep you updated on promotions, offers, and invitations to events (online). If you have shown interest in our products and services, we use your personal data to send you information about products and services from Yuksel Seeds and its affiliates. Where possible, we tailor this information according to your preferences.

Marketing/Direct Advertising: We send marketing emails and promotional materials and/or information about Yuksel Seeds, possibly based on your preferences. For this purpose, we use your name, email address, and, in some cases, your profile in our systems. You always have the option to unsubscribe. If you have given consent, Yuksel Seeds may also show you personalized offers or advertisements online that match your preferences, updating and processing interactions with Yuksel Seeds. Yuksel Seeds and third parties set cookies for this purpose. Read more about cookie usage in our Cookie Statement. We and/or third parties use these cookies to collect, among other things: all or part of your IP address; the pages you visit; when and how long you use or visit our website; your browsing behavior on our website and/or online store; your interaction with Yuksel Seeds when opening newsletters, registering for/participating in events, and/or interacting on social media. We also use this data for the development and manufacturing of new and existing products and/or services.

Marketing Analysis and Research: We use your contact data to invite you to participate in studies, surveys, and customer panels, as well as product testing. We also use your contact details for general market research.

 

Technical and Statistical Purposes: To assess whether Yuksel Seeds’ website and other applications offer an optimal user experience, we may process personal data. We process your personal data (i.e., your user account and part of your IP address) for the technical and functional management of the web applications of Yuksel Seeds that you use. This information allows us to manage and improve the quality of our web applications.

Laws and Regulations: We process your personal data if required by legislation and regulations, for example, in the case of alleged infringements of the rights (of intellectual property) of third parties.

 

Yuksel Seeds processes personal data on the following legal bases:

Contractual Necessity: We process personal data for the execution and/or performance of a contract.

Legitimate Interest: We process personal data based on a legitimate interest, such as sending marketing messages to our partners.

Legal Obligation: We process your personal data if we are required to do so by law and regulations.

Consent: We process personal data if an individual has consented to their personal data being used for specific purposes. You may also contact us at info@yukselseeds.com.

Does Yuksel Seeds share your personal data with third parties?

Yes, Yuksel Seeds uses third-party processors for processing activities, such as hosting, translations, and other services. Yuksel Seeds and its affiliates operate globally and share personal data when necessary to provide you with the information, products, and services mentioned above. We always do so carefully, taking the necessary organizational, technical, and contractual measures to ensure your personal data is protected. If required by law, we will share your personal data with the relevant authorities. Under no circumstances will Yuksel Seeds sell personal data to third parties.

 

How long do we store personal data?

Yuksel Seeds does not store your personal data longer than strictly necessary. We only retain your personal data to fulfill the purposes described above for which your data is collected. If you want to know the purpose and retention period of a specific set of personal data, please contact us at info@yukselseeds.com.

 

How does Yuksel Seeds protect your personal data?

 

Yuksel Seeds has implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures against the loss or unauthorized processing of personal data. To do this, Yuksel Seeds uses various security techniques, including secure servers, regular software updates, firewalls, encryption, and physical security of the places where personal data is stored. For any questions about security or personal data processing, or if there are signs or suspicions of misuse of data or systems, please contact us at info@yukselseeds.com.

 

Where do we process your personal data?

Yuksel Seeds is a global organization headquartered in Antalya, Turkey. Your personal data is stored and processed in the EU and/or the specific country or region where business is conducted. In some cases, personal data related to EU residents may be transferred or made available outside the European Economic Area (‘EEA’), but always under the appropriate safeguards of European laws and regulations.

 

Rights of data subjects regarding the processing of their personal data:

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, data subjects have several rights:

Right to Information and Access: You can request access to the personal data we process about you.

Right to Rectification: If you believe that the data we have about you is inaccurate, we will correct it.

Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of personal data we process about you. We may need to process this data for other purposes (e.g., for our records and to comply with legal obligations).

Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data if you believe that we are processing your personal data illegally or incorrectly.

Right to Object: If you object to the processing of your personal data, we will cease such processing as soon as possible.

Right to Data Portability: If you wish to transfer your personal data, please contact us.

Withdrawal of Consent: If you have given consent for us to process your personal data, you have the option to withdraw that consent.

To exercise any of the rights mentioned above, please send an email to info@yukselseeds.com. We will process your request as soon as we receive and confirm it, unless an exception applies. We will respond to your request in accordance with the applicable regulations.

How can you request Yuksel Seeds to delete your user account or personal data?

You have the right to request that we delete or erase your user account and/or personal data when there is no legitimate reason for us to continue processing them. If you would like to delete your user account and/or personal data, you can send an email requesting deletion to info@yukselseeds.com. Once we receive and confirm your request, we will erase your user account and/or personal data from our records and those of third-party processors without undue delay.

 

 

 

Links to Other Websites and Social Media

 

Links to third-party websites are included on several Yuksel Seeds websites. This privacy statement does not apply to these third-party websites. Yuksel Seeds is not responsible for these websites or the processing of personal data by these third-party websites.

Questions

If you have any questions about this privacy statement or the processing of your personal data, you can contact us at info@yukselseeds.com. Additionally, you have the right to file a complaint with the supervisory authority.

Yuksel Seeds may update this privacy statement over time.

This privacy statement was last modified on September 30, 2024.