Privacy Policy

As Somer International Drilling (“SomerX” or “Company”), we manage data security in our digital media at international standards, as well as in the drilling, workover and well completion operations we carry out in geothermal, oil and gas fields. This Privacy Policy has been prepared to comply with international data protection legislation, especially Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK") and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").

1. Data Controller Identity

Somer International Drilling acts as a data controller in the activities it carries out through its Ankara head office and Algeria branch.

Headquarters: Ümit Mah. 2494th St. Beril Sitesi No: 58 Çankaya / ANKARA.
Algerian Branch: Cité Zarhouni Mokhtar BT C 18 N, 2 El Mohammadia / Alger, Algérie.

2. Collected Data and Collection Methods

We process the following data within the scope of our professional communication with our B2B energy sector stakeholders:

Identity and Contact Information: Name, surname, e-mail and corporate phone information shared during proposal requests, technical cooperation meetings and human resources processes.

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Operational and Technical Data: Anonymous traffic data generated during the review of technical catalogs, tower inventory (Ex: Skytop Brewster RR 750) and service pages on our website.
Corporate Data: Corporate identity data shared within the scope of projects carried out with our subsidiaries (Somer Geoteknik, etc.) and solution partners (ALMAZ Oilfield Service, XRD Well Services).

3. Data Processing Purposes and Legal Reasons

Your data is processed for the following purposes in accordance with KVKK Article 5 and GDPR Article 6:

Technical Service Delivery: Well design, field supervision and planning of drilling operations.
Corporate Compliance: Executing quality assurance processes in accordance with API, IADC and ISO (9001, 14001, 45001, 31000, 22301) standards.
International Communication: Ensuring coordination between Türkiye and Algeria operations and stakeholder management in global energy projects.

4. Transfer and Security of Data

SomerX collects data only in cases where it is mandatory for the execution of activities; shares it with official authorities, supervisory organizations and strategic solution partners. Your data is protected by technical and administrative measures within the scope of ISO 31000 Risk Management procedures, as part of our "Zero Harm" culture.

5. International Data Transfer

Somer International Drilling operates in the Middle East, Africa and Europe corridor, drawing strength from its Turkey-based structure. Due to operational requirements, your data may be transferred to branches and project sites in these regions where data protection standards are met.

6. Data Owner Rights

In accordance with KVKK and GDPR, all data subjects have the right to access, rectify, and erase their personal data (right to be forgotten), to object to processing, and to request data portability. You can forward these requests to our General Directorate via info@somersondaj.com.tr.