ferhatgolge.com / kitresume Privacy Policy

Last Update: April 25, 2026

At ferhatgolge.com, we value your privacy as part of our Kitresume service. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, processed, stored, protected, and may be shared when you use our website, applications, and services.

By using our services, you represent that you have read and agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collected

1.1. Information You Provide Directly

When you create a kitresume account, edit your profile, prepare a resume, or contact us, the following information may be collected:

First name, last name

Email address

Phone number

Profile picture

Address, city, and country information.

Professional experiences

Educational information

Skills, certifications, and portfolio information.

Social media or professional profile links

Resumes, cover letters, and similar user-generated content.

Information you share with us in your support requests

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website or services, some technical information may be automatically collected:

IP Address: Can be used for connection and security checks.

Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language preferences.

Device Information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution.

Usage Data: Pages visited, transaction time, click and session information.

Cookie Information: Cookies used for session management, preference remembering, and analytics.

1.3. Information That May Be Obtained From Third Parties

If you log in using third-party accounts such as Google, LinkedIn, etc., your name, email address, and profile information may be collected to the extent permitted by the respective platform.

2. How do we use your information?

The personal data we collect may be processed for the following purposes:

Creating and managing your user account.

It allows you to create documents such as resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and more.

To offer a service for viewing, editing, downloading, or sharing the documents you have created.

To provide identity verification, session management, and account security.

Managing premium membership, subscription, or payment transactions.

To provide technical support and respond to user requests.

To improve service quality, identify errors, and conduct performance analyses.

To fulfill legal obligations.

To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.

With your permission, we can send you informational, announcement, or marketing communications.

3. Legal Grounds for Processing Personal Data

Your personal data may be processed in accordance with the relevant legislation, primarily the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data, based on the following legal grounds:

It must be necessary for the formation or performance of a contract.

Fulfillment of legal obligations.

We have legitimate interests.

Data processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or protection of a right.

Your explicit consent is required.

4. Sharing Your Information

Your personal data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for unauthorized commercial purposes. However, sharing may be permitted in limited circumstances, including the following:

4.1. Service Providers

Only necessary information may be shared with trusted third parties providing services such as hosting, email sending, payment infrastructure, analytics, bug tracking, security, and technical support.

Examples of these service providers include:

Server and hosting services

Email sending services

Payment infrastructure providers

Analytical and performance measurement tools

Security and fault monitoring services

4.2. Legal Requirements

Your information may be shared with authorized institutions and organizations if required by court order, official request, or legal obligations.

4.3. User Request or Permission

By publishing your resume as a shareable link, downloading documents, or sharing them with third parties, you may make that information accessible at your discretion.

4.4. Job Transfer

In situations such as service transfer, merger, acquisition, or restructuring, user information may be transferred to the relevant parties. Users will be notified in such cases.

5. Data Security

Technical and administrative measures are implemented to ensure the security of your personal data.

SSL/TLS ensures secure data transfer.

Passwords are stored using secure hash algorithms.

Access control mechanisms are used to prevent unauthorized access.

System logs and security logs can be monitored.

Regular backups and security checks can be performed.

Verification and authorization controls are applied to critical transactions.

However, it is important to remember that no data transfer or electronic storage method over the internet is completely risk-free.

6. Data Retention Period

Your personal data will be stored for as long as it is necessary for the provision of the service or as long as required by legal obligations.

Your account information can be stored for as long as your account remains active.

Your resume and user content may be stored until you delete them or your account is closed.

After you request account deletion, your data will be removed from the systems within a reasonable time.

Invoice, payment, and legally binding information may be stored for the period stipulated by law.

Security and transaction logs may be stored for a limited period due to system security and legal obligations.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

ferhatgolge.com / kitresume may use cookies to improve user experience and provide services securely.

7.1. Types of Cookies Used

Mandatory Cookies: These are necessary for session management, security, and basic site functionality.

Performance and Analytical Cookies: Used to analyze site usage and improve services.

Functional Cookies: These can be used to remember language, theme, and user preferences.

Marketing Cookies: These can only be used for personalized content or advertising purposes if you give your permission.

7.2. Managing Cookies

You can change or delete your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling some cookies may cause the services to not function properly.

8. User Rights

Under the KVKK (Law on Protection of Personal Data) and related legislation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Find out if your personal data is being processed.

Request information regarding the processing of your personal data.

To understand the purpose for which the data is being processed and whether it is being used appropriately for that purpose.

Knowing the third parties to whom data is transferred, whether domestically or internationally.

Requesting correction of incomplete or incorrectly processed data.

Requesting the deletion or destruction of data in accordance with the law.

Requesting that third parties be notified of any corrections, deletions, or destructions.

Object to an unfavorable outcome resulting from automated systems.

You have the right to claim compensation for damages you have suffered as a result of an unlawful act.

To exercise your rights, you can contact us via the following address:

Email: ferhatgolge@gmail.com

Your applications will be answered as soon as possible, and no later than within the legal time limits, depending on the nature of the request.

9. International Data Transfer

Due to the server, cloud, email, analytics, or payment services used in the service infrastructure, your personal data may be processed in the systems of service providers located domestically or abroad.

Such transfers are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, with appropriate security measures in place, and only to the extent necessary for the provision of the service.

10. Payment Information

If premium membership, subscription, or paid services are offered, payment transactions may be processed through trusted third-party payment institutions.

Your credit card or debit card information is not stored directly by us. Payment transactions are processed through the secure infrastructure of the relevant payment institution.

11. User-Generated Content

You are responsible for the content you create on kitresume, such as your CV, cover letter, portfolio, etc. If you create shareable links or share your documents with third parties, access to that content is at your discretion.

We recommend that you do not include confidential, sensitive, or any information you do not wish to be shared in your resumes or publicly accessible fields.

12. Children's Privacy

Kitresume is not designed for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

If, as a parent or legal guardian, you believe your child has provided us with personal data, you can contact us to request its deletion.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website or services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of third-party websites before visiting them.

14. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be effective from the date they are published on ferhatgolge.com.

If significant changes are made, users can be informed through appropriate methods.

15. Communication

For any questions regarding your Privacy Policy, personal data, or user rights, please contact us.

Authorized by: Ferhat Gölge

Website: ferhatgolge.com

Email: ferhatgolge@gmail.com

This text has been prepared to explain the privacy practices of the kitresume services offered on ferhatgolge.com.