Dark Bear – Defense Systems + Design Lab (darkbear.com.tr) Privacy Policy
Dark Bear – Defense Systems + Design Lab (darkbear.com.tr) is committed to the principle of privacy and protection of personal information. This notice details the steps we take to safeguard your personal information when you visit our websites. It explains the personal data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and your choices regarding our use of such information. It also covers the measures we take to protect your personal data and how you can review and correct it. By accessing our websites, you accept the collection and use of information as described in this privacy notice.
Information Collected Directly from You
In general, you can visit Dark Bear websites without entering any personal data. However, on certain pages, we may request personal information to provide specific services or process certain transactions. The personal information we collect may include:
- Your name, title, company/organization name, email address, phone and fax numbers, and postal address
- Information about your company and job function
- Marketing preferences for email communications
- Financial data (including credit card or account details)
- Nationality and country of residence (to ensure compliance with export control regulations)
- Login details and technical data to personalize your site experience
- Questions about our products and services, and inquiries regarding orders
- Information to help us determine the best products and services for your needs
- Feedback about our products, services, and website interactions
Providing this information is optional, but certain services or transactions may not be available without it.
Automatically Collected Information
We may collect details about your visit, such as the pages viewed, bytes transferred, links clicked, and materials accessed. For sites where you log in, this data may be associated with your identity to assess your interest in our products or services. Standard information sent by your browser, such as your IP address, browser type and language, operating system, and referring website, may also be collected. These details are not linked to your identity unless explicitly required.
Use of Information
Services and Transactions:
We use your personal information to provide information about DARKBEAR products, register purchased products, fulfill orders, process warranty claims, replace product manuals, respond to service requests, and facilitate the use of our websites. To ensure consistency in our relationship with you, data collected from our websites may be combined with other data gathered through various means.
Website Improvement:
We may use your personal information to enhance the functionality of our websites and products by reducing the need for you to re-enter data and personalizing content to your preferences.
Communication:
With your consent, we may use the personal data collected to inform you about DARKBEAR products and services. You can opt-out of receiving such communications at any time. Each marketing email contains an unsubscribe link, and upon opting out, your details will be removed from our lists within ten business days.
Job Applications:
You may provide personal data such as your resume when applying for positions. This information may be used for recruitment purposes within DARKBEAR and its affiliates and will be stored unless you request otherwise.
Use of Cookies and Web Beacons:
Cookies are small files saved on your device to track site visits and interactions. They help us analyze user behavior and personalize site experiences. You can configure your browser to accept or reject cookies. If cookies are rejected, some features of our websites may not function fully. Web beacons—also known as single-pixel GIFs—may be used to track email engagement or visits to our sites.
Disclosure of Personal Data
Service Providers:
DARKBEAR partners with third-party providers for services such as website hosting, transaction processing, and analytics. These providers are granted access only to the information required to perform their services and are prohibited from using your data for other purposes.
Distributors:
To respond to your requests, we may share your data with distributors of our products. This data will be limited to what is necessary to fulfill your request and cannot be used by distributors for any other purpose.
Transactional Disclosures:
In certain transactions, we may disclose personal data to financial institutions, government authorities, shipping companies, or postal services as necessary.
Mergers or Acquisitions:
In cases of mergers, acquisitions, or business reorganizations, personal data may be disclosed to potential or actual buyers. DARKBEAR ensures appropriate protection of such data during these processes.
Legal Compliance and Protection:
We may disclose personal data when required by law or in good faith to protect our rights, respond to legal processes, or prevent harm to individuals.
Security
DARKBEAR is committed to protecting your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We employ various security technologies and procedures to safeguard your data, including restricted access to stored information in controlled environments. When transmitting sensitive data online, encryption protocols are used to protect your privacy.
By continuing to use our websites, you confirm that you have read and accepted this privacy notice.