Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 7, 2025

As Seydikemer Tourism Portal, we show maximum sensitivity regarding the privacy and security of your personal data. This privacy policy provides detailed information about the information collected when you visit our website, how this information is used, and your rights.

1. Data Controller

This website is a volunteer community project and is not an official institution. The responsible party for the processing of your personal data is the Seydikemer Tourism Portal volunteer team.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Data

- IP Address: For security and statistical analysis purposes
- Browser Information: For site compatibility
- Page View Data: For content optimization
- Session Information: For site functionality
- Geographic Location: General region information (city/country level)

2.2 User-Provided Data

- Contact Form: Name, email, message content
- Comments and Reviews: Name, email (optional)
- Newsletter Subscription: Email address
- Business Registration Form: Business information, contact details

3. Cookies

3.1 Essential Cookies

- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Site functionality cookies

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to measure site performance and improve user experience.

3.3 Social Media Cookies

Third-party cookies may be used for social media sharing buttons.

4. Data Usage Purposes

The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

4.1 Primary Purposes

- Provide tourism information and services
- Ensure website functionality
- Improve user experience
- Provide security

4.2 Communication Purposes

- Answer your questions
- Provide support
- Send newsletters (if consent given)
- Provide event notifications

4.3 Analytics Purposes

- Site traffic analysis
- Content popularity measurement
- Technical performance monitoring

5. Data Sharing

5.1 Third Parties

Your personal data is not shared with third parties except in the following situations:
- Legal obligations
- Security breach detection
- With explicit user consent

5.2 Service Providers

- Web Hosting: Site hosting service
- Email Service: For newsletters and communication
- Analytics Tools: Google Analytics
- Map Services: Google Maps integration

6. Data Security

6.1 Technical Measures

- SSL encryption
- Firewall protection
- Regular security updates
- Access control

6.2 Administrative Measures

- Limited access policy
- Regular security audits
- Staff training
- Data minimization principle

7. Data Retention Periods

- Website logs: 12 months
- Contact form data: 2 years
- Newsletter subscription data: Until cancelled
- Business information: As long as kept current
- Cookie data: According to cookie policy

8. User Rights

Under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, you have the following rights:

8.1 Basic Rights

- Learn whether your personal data is processed
- Request information about processed data
- Learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used appropriately
- Know third parties to whom data is transferred domestically/internationally

8.2 Correction and Deletion Rights

- Request correction of incomplete/incorrect data
- Request deletion under conditions provided by law
- Request notification to parties to whom corrected/deleted data was transferred

8.3 Right to Object

- Object to processing
- Object to adverse results from automatic system analysis

9. GDPR Compliance

For European Union citizens:
- Right to data portability
- Right to be forgotten
- Right to object to processing
- Protection against automated decision making

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we detect data belonging to a child under 13, we delete it immediately.

11. International Data Transfer

Your data is stored within Turkey's borders. Data transfer may occur for third-party services (Google Analytics, Google Maps).

12. Policy Changes

This privacy policy may be updated when necessary. Important changes will be announced on the website.

13. Contact

For questions about privacy, you can contact us:
- Through the contact form on the website
- Via email
- By phone

This privacy policy should be read carefully before using our website. By continuing to use the site, you are deemed to have accepted this policy.

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Note: This privacy policy is prepared considering the volunteer nature of Seydikemer Tourism Portal and does not constitute legal advice.