Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AURELIA PRIVÉ™ ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our real estate and citizenship advisory services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including: full name, email address, phone number, nationality, country of residence, investment budget and preferences, passport details (for citizenship applications), financial documentation (for due diligence), and any other information you share in consultations. We also collect technical data automatically, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and cookies through standard web analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to: provide real estate advisory and citizenship application services; respond to enquiries and schedule consultations; send property listings and investment opportunities that match your stated preferences; comply with legal obligations under Turkish law (KVKK) and applicable international regulations; conduct anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence as required by law; and improve our services and website experience.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases: (a) Contract performance — where processing is necessary to fulfil the services you have requested; (b) Legal obligation — where we are required to process data under Turkish KVKK law, AML regulations, or other applicable laws; (c) Legitimate interests — where we have a legitimate business interest, such as marketing to existing clients, that does not override your rights; (d) Consent — where you have explicitly agreed to receiving marketing communications.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with: Turkish government authorities (Land Registry, Ministry of Environment) for property transactions and citizenship applications; our partner law firm for legal document preparation; licensed property appraisers (SPK valuators); Turkish banks for DAB certificates and AML compliance; trusted technology service providers (hosting, CRM, email) under strict data processing agreements; and professional advisors (accountants, legal counsel) bound by confidentiality.

6. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your country of residence, including Turkey. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses where required.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements. Citizenship application files are retained for a minimum of 10 years in accordance with Turkish legal requirements. Marketing data is retained until you withdraw consent or request deletion.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; rectify inaccurate or incomplete data; request erasure of your data (subject to legal retention obligations); restrict or object to our processing of your data; data portability — receive your data in a structured format; and withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@aureliaprive.com.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Essential cookies are required for the website to function. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our site. Marketing cookies allow us to show you relevant property listings and advertisements. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These include SSL/TLS encryption, secure server infrastructure, access controls, and staff training. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (property portals, government sites, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: Email: info@aureliaprive.com | Phone: +90 212 909 7070 | Address: Levent, İstanbul, Turkey. We will respond to all requests within 30 days as required by applicable data protection law.

KVKK Compliance: This Privacy Policy is also our KVKK (Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu) disclosure under Turkish Data Protection Law No. 6698. AURELIA PRIVÉ™ is registered as a Data Controller with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK Kurumu) where required.