Privacy Policy – İHA Muhabir Mobile Application

Effective Date: 20/06/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how İhlas News Agency (“İHA”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal data through the İHA Muhabir mobile application (“the App”) and informs users (“you”) of their rights regarding their personal information.

1. Personal Data We Collect

  • Video and audio recordings (submitted by the user via the App)
  • Camera and microphone access (for video recording)
  • Location data (to verify where the footage was captured)
  • Phone number (for identity verification via SMS)
  • Device information (OS, model, device ID – if needed)
  • Notification access (to send updates and reminders)

2. How We Collect the Data

We collect your data directly from you (e.g., when you submit videos), via permissions granted on your device (e.g., access to the camera, microphone, location), and automatically during your use of the App.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

  • To evaluate and review the content you submit
  • To broadcast, archive, or publish newsworthy content
  • To verify user identity and content authenticity
  • To enable rewards or user engagement programs
  • To enhance App functionality and provide technical improvements
  • To comply with our legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

The video and audio content you submit:

  • May be used by İHA for news-related purposes, including broadcasting, editing, archiving, and publishing
  • May be shared with third-party media outlets, partners, or subscribers for editorial or commercial purposes

By submitting content, you grant İHA a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, share, edit, and distribute your submissions without limitation.

Your personal data (e.g., phone number, location) may be shared with third parties only when required for the purposes listed above and in compliance with applicable laws.

5. Data Retention

Your data will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law. After this period, the data will be deleted, anonymized, or archived in a secure and legal manner.

6. Your Rights

Under the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) and other relevant data protection regulations, you have the right to:

  • Learn whether your personal data is being processed
  • Request information regarding data processing
  • Understand the purpose of processing and whether data is used accordingly
  • Learn about third parties to whom your data has been transferred
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion or anonymization of your data under certain conditions
  • Object to automated decisions that affect you
  • Seek compensation for damages due to unlawful processing

You can contact us to exercise your rights at kvkk@iha.com.tr.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to safeguard your personal data. However, no mobile or internet-based data transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You are advised to avoid submitting highly sensitive information via the App.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be published on our website and within the App. Material changes will be clearly communicated.

9. Contact Information

For any inquiries or requests regarding your personal data:

İhlas News Agency (İHA)
Website: https://www.iha.com.tr
Email: kvkk@iha.com.tr
Address: 29 Ekim Cad. İhlas Plaza No:11 A/21 34197 Yenibosna-İstanbul-Türkiye