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Rawius Local Guide Platform User Information Notice and Communication Consent

This notice has been prepared in accordance with applicable Personal Data Protection Laws, including but not limited to the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (PDPL) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679).

  1. Data Controller and Scope

Your personal data will be processed by Rawius (the “Data Controller”) for the purposes described in this notice, in compliance with relevant data protection regulations and within the scope of your explicit consent.

  1. Personal Data Collected

Through your application to the Rawius Local Guide Platform, the following personal data may be collected:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Google Local Guide Profile Link
  • City and Areas of Interest
  • Social Media Profile (optional)
  • Short Personal Introduction (free text)
  • IP Address and Cookie Data (collected during website use)
  1. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data will be processed for the following purposes:

  • Managing your participation process in the Rawius platform
  • Facilitating communication and information sharing within the community
  • Sending you personalized content, updates, and event announcements
  • Contacting you via SMS, email, WhatsApp, or Telegram based on your preferences
  • Analyzing your preferences and improving your user experience through cookies and related technologies
  1. Communication Consent (Explicit Approval Required)

By providing explicit consent, you authorize us to contact you through the following channels:

  • Receiving information and communication via SMS
  • Receiving messages and announcements via email
  • Being contacted via WhatsApp
  • Joining Telegram channels or groups for communication
  • Analyzing your preferences and behavior through cookies

Your personal data may be shared with third-party service providers solely for the purposes listed above and only in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

  1. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights under Article 11 of the Turkish PDPL and relevant global data protection regulations (such as GDPR):

  • To learn whether your personal data is being processed
  • To request access to your personal data
  • To request correction or deletion of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • To request the restriction or objection of data processing
  • To file a complaint with a supervisory authority if your data protection rights are violated

You may exercise these rights by sending your request to: info@rawius.com

Consent Declaration

By clicking the “Apply Now” button, I confirm that I have read and understood the information above, and I give my explicit consent for:

  • The processing of my personal data within the stated scope
  • Being contacted through the selected communication channels