Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 5, 2026

1. Introduction

AKN Wholesale ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website aknwholesale.com (the "Site"), a business-to-business (B2B) platform for the wholesale supply of cosmetics and personal care products. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the rights you have over your data.

We process personal data in accordance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK") and, where applicable to customers in the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"). By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account information: your name, company name, email address, phone number, country, and business details you provide when creating an account or requesting a quote.
• Order and transaction information: billing and shipping addresses, order history, payment references, and tax/company registration numbers required for invoicing and export documentation.
• Communication data: messages you send us via contact forms, email, or WhatsApp, including any information you choose to include.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral source, collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies when you browse the Site.

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. Our Site and services are intended solely for businesses and business representatives.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account and verify your business identity;
• Process orders, prepare quotations, issue invoices, and arrange shipping and export documentation;
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support;
• Send order updates and, where you have consented, information about products, price lists, and offers (you can opt out at any time);
• Improve the Site's performance, security, and user experience;
• Comply with our legal obligations, including tax, customs, and export regulations.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases: the performance of a contract with you (processing your orders), compliance with legal obligations (tax and customs law), our legitimate interests (securing and improving the Site, preventing fraud), and your consent where required (marketing communications).

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with third parties who help us operate our business, and only to the extent necessary:

• Shipping and logistics providers, to deliver your orders and complete customs procedures;
• Payment and banking institutions, to process payments;
• IT and hosting providers, who store and maintain our systems;
• Public authorities, where disclosure is required by law (e.g., tax or customs authorities).

As we ship worldwide, your data (such as your name and delivery address) may be transferred to logistics partners in the destination country. Such transfers are made only for the purpose of fulfilling your order and in accordance with applicable data transfer rules.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how the Site is used. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the Site (such as your account and cart) from functioning properly.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above. Order and invoicing records are kept for the periods required by Turkish commercial and tax legislation. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including encrypted connections (SSL), access controls, and regular system updates. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Under KVKK Article 11 and, where applicable, the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Learn whether your personal data is being processed and request information about it;
• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data;
• Object to processing carried out through automated systems that produces results against you;
• Withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time;
• Request compensation if you suffer damage due to unlawful processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within the time limits set by applicable law (30 days under KVKK).

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including brand and manufacturer pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, you can reach us at: