Version: 14.08.2026
We are pleased about your interest in Cat Temple. Protecting personal data is important to us. Our website can generally be used without providing personal data. If you use specific services, processing may become necessary. We process your data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and this Privacy Policy.
1. Definitions
This Privacy Policy uses the terminology of the GDPR. “Personal data” means information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. Terms including “processing” and “controller” have the meanings set out in Article 4 GDPR.
2. Controller Details
The controller under the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws is:
Cat Temple
Gelibolu sokak No:10
Trachonas 9901
Northern Cyprus
Director: Mehmet Icay
Email: gdpr@cat-temple.com
For questions about data protection, contact us at this postal address or by email.
3. Collection of General Data and Information
When you or an automated system accesses the website, general technical data may be collected and stored in server log files. This may include:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Hostname or IP address of the accessing device
- Time of the server request
We do not use these data to identify individuals or combine them with other sources unless required by law or necessary for legal claims. Processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and our legitimate interest in providing a secure, functional website.
4. Contact
When you contact us by form, email or telephone, we store the information you provide to respond to the request and any follow-up questions. Processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR for contractual or pre-contractual matters and otherwise on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
5. Newsletter Subscription
If you join our mailing list, we process your email address and any other information you provide voluntarily only to send opening news, offers, events and updates. Where required, we use a double opt-in process.
- Purpose: Sending Cat Temple news, offers and event information.
- Legal basis: Consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
- Retention: We retain the data while you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe or revoke consent at any time.
You may revoke consent at any time with effect for the future and request access, correction or deletion of your stored data.
6. Franchise Enquiry Form
Through the franchise form, we collect the data entered in the form, including:
- Full name
- Email address and contact details
Purpose: Handling your franchise enquiry and communicating with you. The legal basis is consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or pre-contractual necessity under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
6a. Job Applications
Through our job application forms, we collect the information you enter, including:
- Full name
- Email address and application details
Purpose: Handling your application and communicating with you. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR for steps before a possible employment contract and otherwise consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Retention: Application data is retained for the recruitment process and for no longer than 12 months unless the law requires otherwise. If you consent to the talent pool, we retain the data until you withdraw that consent.
7. Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as needed to handle enquiries, meet contractual duties, comply with legal obligations or establish, exercise or defend legal claims. Data based on consent is deleted when consent is withdrawn unless another legal basis applies.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. They help us operate the website securely and effectively.
- Session cookies are deleted automatically after your visit.
- Persistent cookies can recognize your browser on later visits.
You can control or delete cookies in your browser. Disabling them may limit website functions. Essential cookies are used on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Analytics cookies are used only with your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. Our cookie banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies, and you may change or withdraw consent at any time.
9. Analytics
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve our services.
- Purpose: Website optimization and usage analysis.
- Legal basis: Consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
- Recipient: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. International transfers are protected by applicable safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
IP anonymization is enabled where applicable. You can prevent cookie storage through your browser settings and use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
10. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability and objection under Articles 15 to 21 GDPR. You may also withdraw consent at any time under Article 7(3) GDPR with effect for the future. Contact us to exercise these rights.
You also have the right to complain to the competent data protection supervisory authority if you believe that processing is unlawful.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal requirements or changes to our services. The version published at the time of your visit applies.
We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically.