Last updated: 25 December 2025
Rakish Angel (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit or make a purchase from rakishangel.com.
This Privacy Policy is prepared in accordance with:

  • The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • The Turkish Law on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK)
  • Applicable international data protection standards

1. Data Controller

Rakish Angel
Operated by an individual entrepreneur under the Turkish Tax Exemption Certificate for Small Tradespeople (Esnaf Vergi Muafiyeti Belgesi), in accordance with applicable Turkish legislation.

Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
Contact email: info@rakishangel.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on your interaction with our website, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity & Contact Information
    Name, surname, email address, phone number, shipping and billing address
  • Account Information
    User account details if you create an account, or order-related information for guest checkout
  • Order & Transaction Data
    Order number, purchased products, order history, delivery details
  • Communication Data
    Messages sent via contact forms, email correspondence, customer support inquiries
  • Marketing Preferences
    Newsletter subscriptions, consent records for marketing communications
  • User-Generated Content
    Product reviews, blog comments, and related content submitted by users
  • Technical & Usage Data
    IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, cookies, and analytics data

2. Purposes of Processing Personal Data

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Processing and fulfilling orders
  • Managing user accounts and guest checkouts
  • Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
  • Managing deliveries and logistics
  • Sending transactional communications (order confirmations, shipping updates)
  • Sending marketing communications where consent is provided
  • Improving website performance, security, and user experience
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR & KVKK)

Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests, provided such interests do not override fundamental rights and freedoms
  • Explicit consent, where required (e.g. marketing communications, non-essential cookies)

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR & KVKK)

Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests, provided such interests do not override fundamental rights and freedoms
  • Explicit consent, where required (e.g. marketing communications, non-essential cookies)

5. Payments & Third-Party Service Providers

Payments are processed through third-party payment service providers (e.g. Shopier or similar providers).

  • Rakish Angel does not store or process credit card details on its own systems.
  • Payment providers process payment data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws.

We may also use trusted third-party service providers for:

  • Hosting and infrastructure
  • Analytics and performance monitoring (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • Advertising and marketing tools (e.g. Google Ads, Meta Pixel)
  • Email and SMS communication services

These providers process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide their services and are contractually bound to comply with applicable data protection laws.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure the proper functioning of the website
  • Analyze website traffic and usage
  • Support marketing and advertising activities

Mandatory (strictly necessary) cookies are always active.
Other cookies are used only where permitted by applicable law and subject to user consent.
Detailed information is provided in our Cookie Policy, including information on how to manage or withdraw consent. .

7. Marketing Communications

We may send marketing communications via:

  • Email
  • SMS
  • WhatsApp

Such communications are sent only where permitted by law and based on user consent.
You may withdraw your consent or opt out of marketing communications at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.
Transactional communications related to orders are mandatory and cannot be opted out of.

8. Data Transfers & International Processing

Our servers are located within the European Union (including Germany).
However, personal data may be transferred outside the EU where necessary, including to service providers located in third countries.
In such cases, appropriate safeguards are applied, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Compliance with GDPR and KVKK transfer requirements

9. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration or disclosure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under GDPR and KVKK:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests can be submitted by contacting info@rakishangel.com.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

14. Contact

For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
info@rakishangel.com