Purpose:
The Parties may share certain information with each other within the scope of their mutual business relationship and trade. In accordance with Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data, this information must be kept confidential by both parties and must not be used for any purpose other than what is required by the business relationship. Furthermore, it must not be shared with third parties or transferred abroad.
This Agreement is drafted to establish the procedure for the exchange of all information that the Parties may disclose to each other during their negotiations and to define the rights and obligations regarding the protection of the information disclosed by one party to the other.
This Agreement does not oblige the Parties to disclose or provide any document and/or information to each other.
Definition and Scope of Information:
For the purposes set out in Article 1 of this Agreement, the “Information” that may be exchanged between the Parties includes any information owned by VISIT TURKEY that identifies a natural person. This includes, but is not limited to: name, surname, national ID number, place of birth, date of birth, parent names, address, phone number, email address, health information, genetic data, biometric data, clothing information, racial and ethnic origin, political opinions, philosophical beliefs, religion, sect, association, foundation, or union membership information, sexual life details, location information, personal data, legal process information, physical security information, visual and auditory records, professional experience, customer transaction information, transaction security information, risk management information, financial data, marketing information, and all other data identifying a natural person.
It also includes all information that is considered a trade secret and/or owned by VISIT TURKEY; this includes, but is not limited to: design information, technical data, trade secrets, ideas and inventions, projects, drawings, models, software programs, algorithms, software modules, program source codes, technical specifications, product plans and technologies, software user manuals, marketing information, customer lists, forecasts and evaluations, financial reports, contract terms, records, and all information and materials related to the business of VISIT TURKEY.
All information related to the products, goods, and services of VISIT TURKEY, its shareholders, affiliates, licensees, customers, and consultants, including methods used to obtain them, trade secrets, formulas, know-how, patents, inventions, designs, customer lists, budgets, business development, marketing and pricing plans and strategies, and similar information are included.
Orally, visually, or through samples or models disclosed (non-written) information with a confidentiality grade and confidentiality-classified information that may be obtained through the inspection, testing, or other methods of reviewing the projects, drawings, devices, or components given by the disclosing party to the other Party shall hereinafter be referred to as “Confidential Information” and shall be treated as such under this Agreement.
Oral information disclosed by the disclosing party will be considered Confidential Information if the disclosing party explicitly states that it is confidential at the time of disclosure and provides written notice to the other party within 10 (ten) days after the disclosure.
The information shall be protected and used as Confidential Information.
Usage Terms for All Types of Information Belonging to the Parties:
The party receiving personal data, other information, and confidential information agrees, declares, and undertakes to comply with the following provisions regarding the protection and use of all Information under this Agreement during the term of the Agreement and indefinitely after its termination or expiration in accordance with Article 8:
a) Use the information only for the purpose for which it was provided by the other party; b) Disclose the information to its personnel on a need-to-know basis, provided they comply with the terms of this Agreement; c) Exercise the same level of care in protecting the Confidential Information as it does with its own confidential information of similar importance; d) Not transfer the information to third parties, including shareholders, affiliated companies, and subsidiaries, without the written consent of the disclosing party; e) Not copy or reproduce the information in whole or in part unless necessary for the purpose of this Agreement; if copied or reproduced, ensure that restrictive legends equivalent to those on the original are placed on the copies; f) Ensure that any third parties, subcontractors, or organizations to which the information is transferred comply with the same restrictions on the storage and disclosure of the information; g) Keep the information up-to-date and delete it upon request or as part of VISIT TURKEY’s data destruction policy; h) Notify VISIT TURKEY of any data breach within 24 hours; i) Take all necessary measures to protect the information in accordance with Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data.
