Who we are
Effective Date: 14.09.2024
“Sevinç Aytin Website” (referred to as ‘we’, ‘our’ or ‘us’, address of our Website: https://sevincaytin.com) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit our website and interact with its features, including our contact form.
Comments
When visitors comment on the site, we collect the data displayed in the comment form, as well as visitor IP address and browser information to help detect unwanted comments.
An anonymized text generated from your email address (also called a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to see if you use it. The privacy policy of the Gravatar service can be found at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile image will be displayed to everyone along with your comment.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our website:
Referring website or search queries.
Contact Information: When you fill out the contact form, your name, phone number, e-mail address and message content are collected.
Usage Data: Anonymous data is collected through tools such as Google Analytics and Yandex Metrica:
- Pages visited and time spent on the site.
- Device type, operating system and browser information.
- Geolocation (general location based on IP address).
Use of Information
The information collected can be used for the following purposes:
Contact Form Data:
- Responding to your requests and providing support.
- Providing information about our services.
Analytics Data:
- To understand the use of the website and improve the experience.
- Analyze traffic trends and optimize our content.
If you make a comment, the comment and metadata are stored indefinitely. Thus, we can automatically recognize and approve your subsequent comments instead of putting them in the approval queue.
For users who create an account on our site, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile (if any). All users can view, edit or delete their personal information at any time (except to change their username). Site administrators can also view and edit this information.
Who we share your data with
When you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. However, data may be shared in the following situations:
- Service Providers: Analytics data may be shared for traffic monitoring through tools such as Google Analytics and Yandex Metrica.
- Legal Requirements: Information may be shared if required by law or to protect our rights.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies and similar technologies are used on our website:
- Analytical Cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Yandex Metrica to track visitor behavior.
- Functional Cookies: Used to ensure the proper functioning of the website.
You can manage your cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is saved in your browser. This cookie does not contain any personal data and only contains the ID of the post you edited. Expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other sites
Posts on this site may contain embedded content (such as videos, images, articles). Content embedded from other sites behaves in the same way as when the visitor visits the other site.
These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed tracking by third parties, and track your interaction with embedded content. If you have an account and are logged in to this site, your interaction with the embedded content may be tracked.
Data Retention Period
- Contact Form Data: Except for legal or business requirements, this data is stored securely for a maximum of 48 months.
- Analytics Data: Stored in accordance with the default policies of Google Analytics and Yandex Metrica.
If you leave a comment, the comment and metadata are stored indefinitely. Thus, we can automatically recognize and approve your subsequent comments instead of putting them in the approval queue.
For users who create an account on our site, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile (if any). All users can view, edit or delete their personal information at any time (except to change their username). Site administrators can also view and edit this information.
Who we share your data with
When you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.
What are your rights over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to export the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request the deletion of all personal data we hold about you. This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
You can request access to the information we hold about you. You can also request that your information be corrected or deleted.
You can use browser plugins to disable analytics tracking.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Data Security
We take industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing your personal information.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The updated policy will be published on this page, and the effective date will be indicated.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your information, you can contact us:
- Email: info [at] sevincaytin.com
Thank you for valuing your privacy. We are committed to protecting your information.