Centre Magazine Privacy Notice

Last Modified: November 18, 2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Notice explains how Centre Yayıncılık A.Ş. (centremag.com) and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Centre Magazine,” “our,” “us,” or “we”) collect, use, and disclose personal data about you when you use our websites, mobile apps, newsletters, podcasts, videos, or other online products and services (collectively, the “Centre Magazine Services”). If there is a conflict between this Privacy Notice and any agreement governing your use of the Centre Magazine Services, the terms of that agreement will take precedence.

By using the Centre Magazine Services, you acknowledge that you have read and accept this Privacy Notice.

The Centre Magazine Services are intended for general audiences, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors under 16 years of age.

2. Data We Collect

Centre Magazine may obtain information about you from a variety of sources, including data you provide directly, data we obtain from third parties, and data collected through automated means.

2.1. Data You Provide to Us

We collect personal data when you interact with the Centre Magazine Services, including the following:

  • Contact or Identifier Data: When you sign up for Centre Magazine Services, such as your name, postal address (including billing and shipping address), email address, telephone or mobile number.
  • Transactional and Financial Information: To process transactions, such as credit or debit card number and related payment information.
  • Event or Conference Registration: Information such as your occupation or interests when you register for events or conferences hosted by Centre Magazine.
  • User-Generated Content: When you participate in community forums or post content that others can read, such as comments, usernames, or profile pictures.
  • Customer Service Information: Messages and other information you provide to us through online forms, text, chat, email, phone, or postal mail.

2.2. Data We Receive from Other Sources

We may receive personal data about you from publicly and commercially available sources, Centre Magazine Affiliates, business partners, or the third-party provider of your subscription (such as your employer or educational institution). This data may include:

  • Purchasing Data: Including information about your transactions, purchase history, and interactions with advertisers.
  • Demographic Data: Such as gender, age range, educational level, household income.
  • Geolocation Data: Based on your IP address or mobile device location, where permitted.
  • Social Networking Data: If you connect a social networking profile (e.g., Facebook), we may obtain information about you based on your privacy settings.

2.3. Data Collected by Automated Means

We gather certain information automatically through the Centre Magazine Services, such as:

  • IP Address and device information, such as mobile device advertising IDs.
  • Device Type and Settings: Browser type, operating system, and language preferences.
  • Usage Data: Content you view, websites you visited before visiting Centre Magazine, and links you click.
  • Location Information: Precise location information via GPS-based functionality (with your consent).

For more information on how we use cookies and similar technologies, please see our Cookie Notice.

3. How We Use the Data We Obtain

We may use the personal data we collect to:

3.1. To Provide and Manage the Centre Magazine Services

This may include:

  • Providing products and services, processing transactions, and managing subscriptions.
  • Creating and managing online accounts and providing customer support.
  • Sending information about your relationship with us, promotions, and service updates.
  • Conducting research and administering participation in sweepstakes, contests, and surveys.

3.2. To Measure and Improve Our Services

This may include:

  • Analyzing how you use the Centre Magazine Services to enhance the user experience.
  • Performing internal functions such as accounting, auditing, and data analytics.

3.3. To Share User-Generated Content

If you choose to participate in community features, any information you share may become public and accessible to others. We are not responsible for content you choose to submit publicly through these features.

3.4. To Deliver Interest-Based Advertising

We, along with third-party advertising networks, may collect information about your online activity to provide you with advertising tailored to your interests. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Notice.

3.5. To Protect the Rights of Centre Magazine and Others

We may use your personal data to:

  • Prevent fraud and other unlawful activity.
  • Protect the safety and security of our Services.
  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to law enforcement inquiries.

4. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

4.1. Affiliated Businesses

We may share your data with subsidiaries or affiliates for marketing or other purposes, with your consent where required by law.

4.2. Subscription Providers

If your subscription is provided by your employer, educational institution, or another third party, we may share information about your subscription with them.

4.3. Service Providers

We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who assist us in fulfilling services such as payment processing, customer support, or analytics.

4.4. Business Partners

We may share data with business partners for co-branded services, such as conferences, events, or promotions.

4.5. For Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data to comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.

4.6. In Connection with Corporate Transactions

If Centre Magazine undergoes a corporate transaction, such as a merger or sale, we may transfer your data as part of the transaction.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have choices about how we use your data, and in some cases, rights to access, update, or delete your personal data:

5.1. Your Choices

  • You can unsubscribe from marketing emails or update preferences in your account settings.
  • You can opt out of receiving push notifications or text messages at any time.

5.2. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. You may submit requests to our Privacy Team, and we will respond as required by law.

5.3. California Privacy Rights

For residents of California, additional privacy rights may apply. Please refer to our California Privacy Rights section for more details.

5.4. European Economic Area and United Kingdom Rights

For residents of the EU or UK, additional rights apply under data protection laws. Please refer to our EU/UK Privacy Rights section for more details.

6. How We Protect Your Personal Data

Centre Magazine uses a variety of technical, administrative, and physical measures to safeguard your personal data. However, no system can guarantee complete security, and we encourage you to take precautions to protect your personal data.

7. Other Important Information

7.1. Do Not Track Disclosure

Centre Magazine does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals from your browser.

7.2. Transfers of Personal Data

Your personal data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States.

7.3. Links to Third-Party Sites

Centre Magazine Services may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Centre Yayıncılık A.Ş.

Rumelihisarı Mah. Ali Pertek Sk. B Blok No: 11/1,
Sarıyer, İstanbul, Turkey

Contact Information:

Centre Yayıncılık A.Ş.
Rumelihisarı Mah. Ali Pertek Sk. B Blok No: 11/1,
Sarıyer, İstanbul, Turkey
Email: subscription@centremag.com
Phone: +90 212 706 13 18