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Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Who We Are
Mind The Mod is a luxury dog accessories brand operated by Deniz Yenihayat Kıvanç, a sole trader registered in Turkey. We are the data controller for personal data collected through mindthemod.co.
Contact: info@mindthemod.co
Website: mindthemod.co
2. What Data We Collect
2.1 Data you provide directly
Name and surname
Delivery address
Email address
Phone number (if provided at checkout)
2.2 Data collected automatically
IP address and approximate location
Device type, browser, and operating system
Pages visited, time on site, and browsing behaviour
Referring website or source
2.3 Data collected via third parties
Payment data processed by iyzico (we do not store card details)
Analytics data collected by Google Analytics and Shopify Analytics
Behavioural and advertising data collected by Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram)
Email engagement data collected by Mailchimp (when you subscribe to our newsletter)
3. Why We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:
3.1 To fulfil your order
Legal basis: Performance of a contract.
We use your name, address, and contact details to process your order, arrange delivery, send order confirmations, and handle any returns or issues.
3.2 To send marketing communications
Legal basis: Your consent.
If you have subscribed to our newsletter, we use your email address to send you updates about new collections, promotions, and brand news. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.
3.3 To improve our website and understand our audience
Legal basis: Legitimate interests.
We use Google Analytics, Shopify Analytics, and Meta Pixel to understand how visitors use our site, which products attract interest, and how our marketing performs. This helps us improve the experience for everyone.
3.4 To comply with legal obligations
Legal basis: Legal obligation.
We may retain certain data (such as order records) to comply with applicable tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with the following third-party service providers, who process it on our behalf:
Shopify Inc. — e-commerce platform and order management (USA, EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
iyzico — payment processing (Turkey, PCI-DSS compliant)
DHL / courier partners — order delivery (your name and address are shared for shipping purposes)
Google LLC — analytics (USA, EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
Meta Platforms Inc. — advertising and pixel tracking (USA, EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
Mailchimp (Intuit Inc.) — email marketing (USA, EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
All third-party providers are required to process your data in accordance with applicable data protection law and only for the purposes we specify.
5. International Data Transfers
Mind The Mod is based in Turkey. Turkey has been granted an adequacy decision by the European Commission for the purposes of EU GDPR. For UK GDPR purposes, the UK Government has also recognised Turkey as providing an adequate level of data protection.
Some of our third-party providers (including Google, Meta, Shopify, and Mailchimp) are based in the United States. Data transfers to these providers are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or the EU-US and UK-US Data Privacy Frameworks, as applicable.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
Order data (name, address, purchase history): 7 years, to comply with tax and accounting obligations
Email marketing data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Analytics data: as determined by Google Analytics and Shopify Analytics retention settings (typically 14 months for Google Analytics)
Cookie and tracking data: see our Cookie Policy
After the applicable retention period, your data is securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
UK and EU residents
Right of access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data
Right to erasure — ask us to delete your data (subject to legal retention obligations)
Right to restriction — ask us to limit how we use your data
Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@mindthemod.co. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are in the UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. If you are in the EU, you may contact your local supervisory authority.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption. Payments are processed by iyzico, which is PCI-DSS compliant — we do not store card details.
While we take these precautions, no online transmission is entirely secure. If you have concerns about the security of your data, please contact us at info@mindthemod.co.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available at mindthemod.co. We recommend reviewing it periodically. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or via a notice on our website.
Contact
For any questions or requests regarding your personal data:
Email: info@mindthemod.co
Website: mindthemod.co
Data controller: Deniz Yenihayat Kıvanç, sole trader, Turkey
Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve the user experience, and provide information to website owners.
This policy explains what cookies we use on mindthemod.co, why we use them, and how you can control them.
2. What Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data is aggregated and anonymised. We use this information to improve our site.
2.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set by Meta (Facebook/Instagram) to track your activity across websites and serve you relevant advertising. They are only placed with your consent.
2.4 Marketing Email Cookies
If you visit our site via a link in a Mailchimp email, Mailchimp may set cookies to track email campaign performance such as open rates and click-throughs.
3. Your Consent
When you first visit mindthemod.co, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. Strictly necessary cookies are placed automatically. Analytics and marketing cookies are only placed if you accept them.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
4. How to Control Cookies
In addition to our consent banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies from being set
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to add items to your cart or complete a purchase.
For browser-specific instructions:
Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Firefox: support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
Edge: support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
5. Third-Party Opt-Outs
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from our third-party providers directly:
Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Meta / Facebook advertising: facebook.com/ads/preferences
Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.com
NAI opt-out (USA): optout.networkadvertising.org
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The current version will always be available at mindthemod.co.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: info@mindthemod.co
Website: mindthemod.co