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osmanferitaydogan is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit osmanferitaydogan.com, how we use it, and your rights under applicable data-protection law (GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA).

1. Data We Collect

  • We may collect your name and email address when you contact us via our contact form.
  • We automatically collect anonymised usage data such as pages visited, browser type, device type, and approximate location (country/region) via analytics tools.
  • We do not collect payment information; osmanferitaydogan is a free, non-commercial guide.

2. How We Use Your Data

  • Contact information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
  • Anonymised analytics data is used to understand how visitors use the site and to improve content.
  • We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.

3. Cookies

  • We use strictly necessary cookies to ensure the site functions correctly, and optional analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) only with your consent.
  • You can withdraw consent or manage cookies at any time via your browser settings or our Cookie Policy page.
  • No advertising or tracking cookies are used for profiling or retargeting purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

  • We use Google Analytics (operated by Google LLC) to collect anonymised site-usage statistics. Google may process data on servers outside the EEA under standard contractual clauses.
  • Embedded maps may be served by Google Maps or OpenStreetMap; their respective privacy policies apply to any data those services collect.
  • We do not embed third-party advertising networks.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

  • If you are in the EU/EEA/UK, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or port your personal data, and to object to processing.
  • California residents may request disclosure or deletion of personal information we hold about them.
  • To exercise any right, email us at [email protected] — we will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

  • Contact enquiry data is retained for up to 12 months after the final response, then securely deleted.
  • Anonymised analytics data is retained for up to 26 months in line with Google Analytics defaults.

7. Security

  • This site is served exclusively over HTTPS. We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any personal data we hold.
  • No method of transmission over the internet is 100{b231a8ec7b427f8f89d552374480e7ab72df53b6a00fbec31944ba7d3dd2d2eb} secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

  • This site is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EU).
  • We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The 'Last updated' date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.
  • Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

  • For any privacy-related questions or requests, please email: [email protected]
  • You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority (e.g. the ICO in the UK, or KVKK in Turkey).

Questions about this policy? Write to us at [email protected] — we aim to respond within 30 days.

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