Amasya, Türkiye OID: E10348921 • PIC: 884512963
KVKK Law No. 6698 • GDPR • EU Compliance Charters

Data Protection, Privacy & Institutional Policies

Creative Minds Academy Association protects personal data under rigorous KVKK and EU GDPR standards, upholding the highest transparency and safeguarding principles across all educational and international grant actions.

Pursuant to Law No. 6698 Art. 10 & GDPR

Personal Data Protection and Processing Privacy Notice

1 1. Data Controller Identity

Pursuant to Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK") and the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), Creative Minds Academy Association ("YAZAD" or the "Association"), headquartered in Amasya, Türkiye, acts as the "Data Controller".

Legal Name: Creative Minds Academy Association
Registered Address: Dere Kocacık Mah. İstasyon Cad. Yaratıcı Zihinler Akademisi Merkezi Kat:2, Merkez / AMASYA
DERBİS Kütük No: 05-014-089 • Erasmus+ OID: E10348921 • PIC: 884512963
Official Contact: info@yazad.org | +90 (358) 212 05 05

2 2. Processing Purposes and Legal Grounds

Your personal data is processed pursuant to Articles 5 and 6 of KVKK No. 6698, Law on Associations No. 5253, and European Commission Grant Agreement regulations for the following purposes:

  • Processing and evaluating statutory membership applications and maintaining the official register,
  • Managing participant selections, trainer rosters, and mobilities under Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps (ESC), and national grant frameworks,
  • Documenting training course completions and generating verifiable digital certificates,
  • Submitting statutory declarations to the Ministry of Interior Department of Civil Society Relations (DERBİS),
  • Maintaining official receipts, financial statements, and donation records in compliance with accounting statutes,
  • Responding to contact requests, partnership proposals, and public inquiries.

3 3. Categories of Processed Data

Identity Data Full name, date of birth, national ID number (for members and official delegates), passport details for European mobilities.
Contact Data Email address, phone number, residence/mailing address, city, country.
Professional & Academic Data Profession, educational background, university/institution, language proficiency, CV data.
Financial Data Bank IBAN details (for grant travel reimbursements), membership dues receipts.
Audio-Visual Records Photographs and video documentation captured during project activities and non-formal workshops in accordance with EU visibility rules and informed consent.

4 4. Data Transfers and Third Parties

Personal data is never sold, leased, or distributed for commercial purposes. It is transferred solely under legal obligations and grant governance frameworks:

  • Ministry of Interior & local governorates under statutory reporting regulations,
  • Turkish National Agency and European Commission (Erasmus+ Mobility Tool / Beneficiary Module for grant auditing and certificate generation),
  • Authorized judicial authorities, certified auditors, and banks for official disbursements.
Cookie Transparency

Cookie Policy & Web Usage

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EU Grant & Erasmus+ Standards

Child Safeguarding, Inclusion & Diversity Charter

Child & Vulnerable Groups Safeguarding Protocol

Our Association maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against any form of physical, psychological, verbal, or digital discrimination, abuse, or neglect. All staff, experts, and volunteer coordinators sign our Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Gender Equality, Inclusion & Diversity Plan (GEP)

We ensure gender balance across our governing boards, project teams, and mobility cohorts. A dedicated quota of at least 40% is reserved for participants with fewer opportunities facing economic, cultural, or geographical obstacles.

Green Transition & Climate Action

Green Erasmus, Environmental Charter & Code of Ethics

Green Erasmus & Sustainable Operations Commitment

We implement paperless digital operations, eliminate single-use plastics, and incentivize green travel (train, carpooling, bus) across European mobilities.

Transparency, Accountability & Anti-Corruption Protocol

We uphold uncompromising anti-corruption, conflict-of-interest prevention, and financial integrity rules. All accounts are open to internal and statutory audits.

Data Subject Rights

Your Rights as a Data Subject & How to Apply

Under Article 11 of KVKK and GDPR Articles 15-22, you have the right to request information on whether your data is processed, obtain a copy, request rectification of incomplete/inaccurate data, request erasure, or lodge an objection.

Application Methods:

By Email: From your registered email to info@yazad.org with verifying identification.
By Post / Written Petition: Dere Kocacık Mah. İstasyon Cad. Yaratıcı Zihinler Akademisi Merkezi Kat:2, Merkez / AMASYA via registered post or in-person.

Requests will be resolved free of charge within 30 days and communicated in writing or electronically.

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