Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Bayat Digital (“Bayat,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a global Islamic media company focused on music, media production, publishing, distribution, copyright protection, and monetization. Our website is available at https://bayat.digital.

Registered / business address:
Oruçreis Mahallesi İSTEK Tekstilkent İş Merkezi G1 Blok No:10, Istanbul, Turkey

Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [phone protected]

2. Scope of this policy

This policy applies to personal information we process through our website, email communications, and related service inquiries. It does not cover third-party platforms (such as social networks or distribution partners) that operate under their own privacy policies.

3. Information we collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

• Contact details — such as your name, email address, phone number, and organization, when you contact us or express interest in joining our platform.
• Message content — information you choose to share in emails or other communications with us.
• Technical and usage data — such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring URL, and approximate location derived from IP, when collected through our hosting environment or analytics tools.
• Creator or business information — if you inquire about distribution, protection, or monetization services, details relevant to evaluating or providing those services.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through the website unless you voluntarily provide it in a message.

4. How we use your information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Evaluate and discuss potential partnerships or creator onboarding
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
• Communicate about our services when you have requested contact
• Protect our rights, content, users, and systems against misuse or security threats
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

5. Legal bases for processing

Where applicable privacy laws require a legal basis, we process information based on:

• Your consent, when you contact us or voluntarily submit information
• Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business and website
• Performance of steps prior to entering a contract, when you inquire about our services
• Compliance with legal obligations

6. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for basic functionality, security, or performance. If we use analytics or similar tools in the future, they may collect aggregated usage information to help us understand how visitors use the site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some site features.

7. Sharing of information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only with:

• Service providers who help us host the website, manage email, or support operations, under appropriate confidentiality obligations
• Professional advisors, such as legal or accounting counsel, when needed
• Authorities or third parties when required by law, or to protect our rights, users, or intellectual property
• A successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, subject to this policy or equivalent protections

8. International transfers

Bayat Digital operates internationally. Information you provide may be processed in Turkey or other countries where we or our service providers operate. Where required, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

9. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, and meeting legal requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and our relationship with you.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, update, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information, or to object to certain processing. You may also have the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before responding. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

12. Children’s privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

13. Third-party links

Our website may link to third-party sites or social media pages (including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy, where permitted by law.

15. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us:

Bayat Digital
Oruçreis Mahallesi İSTEK Tekstilkent İş Merkezi G1 Blok No:10, Istanbul, Turkey
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [phone protected]