Eker Yazılım ("we", "our", or "us") operates Anaokulum, a communication platform enabling parents, kindergarten teachers, and administrators to securely exchange information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit anaokulum.app ("Site") or use our services.

1. Data Controller

Data Controller: Eker Yazılım
Contact Email: iletisim@anaokulum.app
Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Eker Yazılım is a sole proprietorship registered with Istanbul Trade Office, operated by Sabri Eker.

2. Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection regulations:

Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK No. 6698) — as our primary legal framework for Turkish users
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — where applicable for EU users or EU-related services

Under KVKK Article 5 and GDPR Article 6, personal data is processed based on contractual necessity, legitimate interest, and legal obligations.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

Identity and contact information (name, email, phone number)
Usage data (IP address, browser information, visit duration)
Information obtained through cookies and similar technologies
Photos and activity information of children (accessible only by authorized parents and teachers)

4. How We Use Your Information

We process collected data for the following purposes:

Providing and improving our communication services
Facilitating parent-teacher communication and coordination
Responding to user requests
Fulfilling legal obligations
Security and verification processes

5. Data Storage Location

All data is hosted on servers located in Turkey. We do not transfer personal data outside of Turkey unless required by law or with explicit user consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Specifically:

Account data: Retained while the account is active, deleted upon account closure or user request
Children's photos and activity data: Retained during the school year, with option to download before end-of-year deletion
Usage logs: Retained for up to 12 months for security and analytics purposes

Users may request deletion of their data at any time by contacting us.

7. Data Sharing

Your personal data may be shared with:

Hosting service providers
Authorized public institutions when legally required

Your data is never sold to third parties or transferred for marketing purposes.

8. Data Security

We implement the following security measures:

Encrypted data transmission and secure storage using industry-standard encryption methods
SSL/TLS secure connections
Regular security audits
Role-based access control

9. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance user experience:

Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor statistics
Preference cookies: Remember your language and theme preferences

10. Children's Personal Data

Anaokulum is a communication platform for parents and educators. Anaokulum does not permit direct use by children under the age of 13; all access and data management are performed by parents or authorized school personnel. We take children's privacy extremely seriously and adhere to the following principles:

Children do not create accounts. Only parents, teachers, and school administrators can create and manage accounts.
Data entry by authorized adults. All information about children is entered by parents or authorized school staff, not by children themselves.
No marketing, tracking, or profiling. Children's data is never used for marketing purposes, behavioral tracking, or profiling of any kind.
Data minimization. We collect only the information necessary to provide our communication services (name, class assignment, photos shared by teachers).
No third-party advertising SDKs. Our application does not contain any advertising SDKs or trackers.
Access restricted to authorized users. Photos and information about children can only be viewed by their authorized parents and teachers.
Deletion upon request. Parents may request deletion of their child's data at any time by contacting us or their school administrator.

Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of information provided about their children and for managing photo-sharing preferences through their school.

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Know whether your personal data is being processed
Request information about data processing
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to automated decision-making

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK).

12. Policy Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated as needed. Significant changes will be communicated via email. Updates take effect on the date they are published on the Site.

13. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights:

Email: iletisim@anaokulum.app
Data Controller: Eker Yazılım
Location: Istanbul, Turkey