Website Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Privacy Philosophy

TMC Interior Architecture operates a boutique custom interior cabinetry and architecture studio at Ritim Istanbul, Maltepe. In our digital presence, we implement the principle of "Data Minimization": we never collect unnecessary personal details, nor do we run aggressive background trackers.

This Privacy Policy explains what happens when you visit https://tmcmimari.com, configure an estimate in our quote wizard, or initiate a conversation with our atelier.

2. Information We Collect

We only receive information that you voluntarily choose to share with us:

3. Website Security & Data Protection

We employ industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your digital interactions:

• TLS/SSL Encryption: All web traffic between your browser and our servers is encrypted with modern 256-bit SSL/TLS protocol.
• Cryptographic Admin Sessions: Admin endpoints are guarded with cryptographic HMAC-SHA256 authenticated HTTP-Only cookies with short lifespans.
• Access Control: Access to contact requests is restricted exclusively to authorized atelier coordination personnel.

4. WhatsApp & External Platform Redirection

5. Service Providers & Hosting Infrastructure

We work with reliable technical infrastructure providers to maintain website availability, performance, and security. Our application is hosted on Vercel Inc. infrastructure, ensuring continuous uptime, edge caching, and DDoS defense.

6. Data Retention & Erasure Criteria

We do not retain personal information longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:

• Inquiry and Consultation Data: Retained throughout the design evaluation period and deleted or anonymized upon conclusion of communication if no contract is formed.
• Executed Production Contracts: Retained for 10 years following delivery pursuant to the Turkish Code of Obligations and Turkish Commercial Code for statutory warranty and commercial record keeping.
• Server Access Logs: Preserved for 2 years as mandated by Internet Law No. 5651.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services and website are intended exclusively for individuals aged 18 and older seeking bespoke architectural cabinetry and interior design. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

8. Privacy Questions & Requests

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our dedicated atelier coordination team is available to assist you:

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory modifications. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document indicates when changes became effective.