Processing and Protection of Personal Data

Privacy Notice on the Processing and Protection of Personal Data

1. Data Controller

As Rıza Şehri Academy (hereinafter referred to as the “Institution”), we attach great importance to the security and privacy of your personal data within the scope of the Alevi Encyclopedia Project. Your personal data is processed and stored in compliance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant legal regulations.

2. Processed Personal Data and Collection Methods

The following categories of personal data may be collected through our website and associated digital platforms:

• Identity and Contact Data: Name, surname, email address, and phone number shared via contact forms, application, or registration processes.
• Academic and Editorial Data: Academic titles, institutional affiliations, CVs, and work details provided during author and peer-review processes.
• Visual and Audio Records: Photos, audio recordings, and video materials collected with your consent within the framework of the project and encyclopedia entries.
• Technical Data: Server log files, IP address, browser details, and timestamp of visits.

3. Purposes of Processing Personal Data

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Managing the editorial and academic evaluation processes of encyclopedia entries,
• Responding to inquiries, suggestions, and feedback submitted through contact forms,
• Public presentation and promotion of academic and publishing activities,
• Ensuring the technical security and optimizing the performance of the website.

4. Transfer of Personal Data

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties or commercial entities without your explicit consent or unless required by law. Author and content data necessary for editorial processes are shared only with authorized Editorial and Advisory Boards of the project under confidentiality obligations.

5. Your Rights

As a data subject, you hold the following rights:

• To inquire whether your personal data is processed and request information regarding it,
• To request the correction of incomplete or inaccurate data,
• To request the erasure, destruction, or restriction of processing of your personal data,
• To withdraw your consent for data processing at any time with future effect,
• To lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.

6. Contact

To exercise your rights or submit questions regarding your personal data, you may contact us via email at [email protected].