Last updated: 20 April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Mearic ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data of visitors to meariccalender.com and customers of our industrial machinery business. We are committed to data protection under Turkish Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable data protection frameworks.
1. Data Controller
Mearic, operating under Turkish legal entity registered in Istanbul, is the data controller for personal data collected through this website and our commercial operations. Contact: privacy@meariccalender.com, +90 546 542 90 42, İkitelli O.S.B. Aykosan Sanayi Sitesi 4. Blok No:15, Başakşehir-Istanbul, Türkiye.
2. Data We Collect
We collect: (a) Contact information you provide (name, email, phone, company, country) via quote or contact forms; (b) Technical requirements you submit for machinery configuration; (c) Automatically collected data when you visit (IP address, browser type, pages visited, referrer, timestamps) via standard server logs; (d) Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy).
3. Purposes of Processing
Your personal data is processed for: (a) Responding to quote requests and customer inquiries; (b) Providing machinery, installation, training, and after-sales service; (c) Contractual performance (order processing, invoicing, shipment); (d) Legitimate business interests (marketing, product improvement, security); (e) Legal compliance (tax records, export documentation); (f) With your consent — newsletters, product updates.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above. Commercial correspondence: 10 years (Turkish tax law). Quote/contact form submissions: 3 years or until you request deletion. Technical customer records (installed machinery details): duration of warranty plus lifetime spare parts support commitment. Server logs: 90 days.
5. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data. Data may be shared with: (a) Cloud service providers (Vercel for hosting, Crisp for chat support) under data processing agreements; (b) Authorized distributors or service partners in your country, only for fulfilling your inquiry or order; (c) Payment processors (bank wires, escrow services) for confirmed transactions; (d) Legal authorities if required by law.
6. International Data Transfers
As Mearic serves customers internationally, some data may be transferred outside Türkiye or the EU/EEA. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (GDPR Article 46) and take appropriate technical/organizational measures. Transfers to non-adequate jurisdictions occur only with your explicit consent or under contractual necessity.
7. Your Rights
Under KVKK Article 11 and GDPR Articles 15-22, you have the right to: (a) Access your personal data; (b) Rectify inaccurate data; (c) Request deletion ("right to be forgotten"); (d) Restrict processing; (e) Data portability; (f) Object to processing; (g) Withdraw consent at any time; (h) Lodge a complaint with KVK Kurumu (Türkiye) or your local data protection authority (EU). Submit requests via privacy@meariccalender.com — we respond within 30 days.
8. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security: TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit, encrypted database storage, role-based access controls, regular security audits, incident response procedures, and staff training. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify you and the relevant authority within 72 hours as required by GDPR Article 33.
9. Cookies
This site uses cookies for functionality, analytics, and optional marketing features. You can manage cookie preferences via our cookie banner or through your browser settings. Detailed information is available in our Cookie Policy.
10. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, data subject requests, or complaints, contact: privacy@meariccalender.com. We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes — the "Last Updated" date above indicates the current version. Material changes will be announced via banner or email notification to registered users.