1.Data Responsibility and Legal Disclaimer
Website owner is the data controller for the personal data processed on this platform. This Privacy Policy explains how user information is collected, processed, and stored in the services provided by sunexpressvirtual.com and its subdomains (crewconnect.sunexpressvirtual.com, forum.sunexpressvirtual.com). Website owner is responsible for ensuring the proper handling and protection of users’ personal data.
SunExpress Virtual is not affiliated with Güneş Ekspres Havacılık A.Ş (SunExpress) and/or SunExpress is not the owner of this website. All image, trademarks, and logo rights remain the property of their respective owners. SunExpress does not have any control and responsibility over any information and data including without limitation personal data collected on this website and to be processed within the virtual airline programme. Such personal data are not included in SunExpress systems and are not transferred to SunExpress.
This is a flight simulator only gaming platform. Not related with real airlines, aircrafts.
2.Collected Data and Purpose of Use
Our website collects only first name, last name, and email address during user registration. This information is used solely for account creation and platform announcements. By registering on the website, users provide consent for the processing of this information and agree that their data will not be used for any other commercial purposes.
3.Cookies and Third-Party Services
Website owner does not use cookies directly; however, the platform on which our website is hosted and third-party systems we use (such as hosting providers, forum software) may use cookies. You should be aware that these services may use cookies for analytics, performance tracking, or other purposes. Users can manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings. Users must give explicit consent for cookies to be used before accepting them.
4.Email Usage and Data Processing
Website owner uses users’ email addresses solely for the following purposes:
– Virtual flight event notifications
– Important updates regarding SunExpress Virtual
– Community announcements
– Related virtual aviation announcements or virtual air traffic controller announcements
– Emails related to your membership
Users may opt-out of receiving non-essential emails such as general announcements, but they may still receive mandatory communications related to account updates and security notifications. Website owner does not use email addresses for marketing purposes and does not share them with third parties.
5.User Rights
Under the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK) and GDPR, users have the following rights:
• To learn whether their personal data has been processed
• To request information if their data has been processed
• To learn the purpose of data processing
• To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• To request the deletion or destruction of personal data
• To learn whether personal data has been transferred to third parties
• To request the portability of personal data
Users can exercise these rights by contacting contact@sunexpressvirtual.com. All requests will be responded to within 30 days.
We store user data for as long as their account is active. If a user requests account deletion, all personal data will be permanently removed within 30 days.
6.Limitation of Liability
Website owner declares that it is the data controller under KVKK and GDPR and is responsible for ensuring the protection of personal data. Website owner takes all necessary measures to ensure the security of personal data. However, Website owner is not responsible for data security breaches or violations by third-party service providers that may occur as a result of using our website, provided these providers comply with applicable security measures. Website owner implements industry-standard security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
7.Privacy Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Users are responsible for following any changes to our privacy policy. The updated privacy policy will be effective as of the date it is published. Users will be notified about the updates, and they must accept the changes for them to be valid.
8.Contact
For any privacy policy concerns or personal data-related requests, you can contact us at contact@sunexpressvirtual.com. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.