Last updated: May 2026 | GDPR & KVKK Compliant
1. Data Controller
Sovereign Gates ("we", "us") is the data controller for personal data processed through this website (sovereigngates.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK, Law No. 6698).
2. Data We Collect
- Identity data: Name, company name, email, phone number
- Inquiry data: Property interest, investment budget, preferred contact method
- Technical data: IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, language preference
- Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent, scroll depth, click patterns
- Cookie data: See our Cookie Policy
3. Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6)
- Consent: Analytics and marketing cookies (opt-in)
- Legitimate interest: Security, fraud prevention, service improvement
- Contract performance: Processing inquiries and property matching
- Legal obligation: Tax records, anti-money laundering compliance
4. How We Use Your Data
- Respond to investment inquiries and property requests
- Match investors with suitable properties
- Send relevant investment opportunities (with consent)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We may share data with:
- Property owners (under NDA protection, only after your consent)
- Legal and financial advisors (for transaction support)
- Technology providers (hosting, analytics — with data processing agreements)
- Law enforcement (when legally required)
6. International Transfers
Data may be transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions) are in place for all international transfers.
7. Data Retention
Inquiry data: 3 years. Analytics data: 26 months. Legal records: As required by law. Seller submissions: Until property is sold or request is withdrawn.
8. Your Rights (GDPR & KVKK)
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact: invest@sovereigngates.com
9. Cookies
See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about cookies we use.
10. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, firewalls, access controls, and regular security audits to protect your data.
11. Changes
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
12. Contact
Data Protection Officer: invest@sovereigngates.com
Sovereign Gates, Antalya, Turkey