This Privacy Policy explains how personal data collected through mertkaratash.com (“Site”) is processed. The owner of the Site and the data controller is: Mert Karataş (“We”, “I”).
1) Data we collect
When you visit the Site or interact with it, the following types of data may be processed:
a) Contact data (if you provide it)
- Your full name, email address, message content, and any other information you include when you contact us via a contact form or email.
b) Technical data (automatic)
- IP address, browser type/version, device information, operating system, referrer page, visit time, pages viewed, clicks, and similar log data.
c) Cookies and similar technologies
- Cookies may be used for the Site’s operation, security, performance, and remembering your preferences (details in Section 6).
2) Why do we process your data?
Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:
- To ensure the Site operates and to maintain security
- To respond to your contact requests
- To measure Site performance, fix issues, and improve user experience
- To detect and prevent spam/abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
3) Legal bases (KVKK logic)
Depending on the circumstances, data is processed based on the following legal bases:
- Explicit consent (e.g., certain cookies)
- Establishment, exercise, or protection of a right
- Legitimate interests of the data controller (Site security, basic analytics, and improvements)
- Legal obligation (statutory requirements)
4) Who do we share data with?
Personal data may be shared with third parties on a limited basis to provide the service:
- Hosting and server services
- Security/anti-spam services
- Analytics services (if we use them)
- Email infrastructure (to respond to contact requests)
These providers process data only to deliver their services and are required to implement reasonable security measures.
5) International data transfers
Some service providers used in the Site’s infrastructure may host their servers outside Turkey. In such cases, data may be transferred abroad with measures compliant with applicable legislation.
6) Cookie Policy summary
Cookies may be used for the following purposes:
Strictly necessary cookies:
Required for the Site’s operation and basic security.
Preference cookies:
May remember choices such as language/theme.
Analytics/statistics cookies (optional):
Used to measure visitor traffic and page performance.
You can block, delete, or set cookies to notify you via your browser settings. However, some features may not function properly.
7) Data retention periods
- Contact messages: For as long as necessary depending on the nature of the request, and then for a reasonable additional period (e.g., if records/follow-up are needed).
- Logs/technical data: May be retained for limited periods for security and performance purposes.
- Where legal obligations apply: Retained for the periods required by applicable law.
8) Data security
Reasonable technical and administrative measures are implemented to protect data (access controls, updates, security configurations, etc.). However, 100% security cannot be guaranteed for transmission over the internet.
9) Your rights (summary)
Under KVKK, subject to the conditions set out in the relevant legislation, you may:
- Learn whether your data is being processed
- Request access to your data
- Request correction of incomplete/incorrect data
- Request deletion/destruction when conditions are met
- Object to processing (where applicable)
- Withdraw consent for processing based on explicit consent
10) Third-party links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. The Site is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. You are encouraged to review the policies of the relevant sites.
11) Children’s privacy
The Site may be used by anyone, including children. However, protecting children’s personal data is important.
- Users under the age of 18 are recommended to act under the supervision of their parents/guardians when sharing personal data via the contact form or similar channels.
- The Site does not aim to knowingly collect personal data from children; information such as age/identity is not requested unless necessary.
- If it is determined that a child’s personal data was processed unintentionally or that the sharing was inappropriate, deletion/anonymization will be carried out within a reasonable time upon request.
12) Contact
For inquiries regarding this policy and your personal data, please contact:
- Email: [email protected]
13) Policy changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates take effect as soon as they are published on this page.