Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Burak Turk ("I," "me," or "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit and use my website. As a data controller, I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data We Collect

I collect the following types of personal data:

  • Data from Contact Forms:

    • Required: Name and Email Address

    • Optional: Surname and Phone Number

  • Data from Cookies:

    • I use cookies to collect data for analytics and marketing purposes, to improve the user experience and understand website usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. Legal Basis and Purpose of Processing

I process your personal data based on the following legal grounds and for the specified purposes:

  • Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR): By voluntarily providing your name and email through my contact forms, you consent to receive my newsletter.

  • Legitimate Interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR): I use cookies for website analytics and to track marketing performance. This is in my legitimate interest to operate and improve my website and services.

3. Use of Your Data

Your personal data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • To provide you with the newsletter you requested.

  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve the website's functionality and content.

  • For internal marketing purposes, such as understanding which content resonates most with my audience.

4. DAta Sharing

I do not share your personal data with any third-party companies or individuals. Your data remains with me and is used solely for the purposes stated in this policy.

5. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to control your personal data. You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.

  • Rectification: Request that I correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure ("Right to be forgotten"): Request that I delete your personal data.

  • Data Portability: Request that I transfer your data to another organization.

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about your data, please contact me using the information provided in my Impressum.

6. Data Retention

I will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal or accounting requirements. If you unsubscribe from the newsletter, your email will be deleted promptly from the mailing list.