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Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Serhat Sosyal collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit or interact with our website and related digital services.
Introduction
Serhat Sosyal (“Serhat Sosyal”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in a transparent, lawful, and secure manner. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding personal information processed through our website and related online services.
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please discontinue use of the website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following categories, depending on how you interact with our services:
Information you provide
- Contact details such as name, email address, and message content submitted through forms
- Professional information you choose to share in inquiries or collaboration requests
- Any other information you voluntarily provide in correspondence with us
Information collected automatically
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Usage data such as pages visited, referring URLs, timestamps, and interaction events
- Approximate location derived from IP address for security and analytics purposes
Information from cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, measure performance, and improve user experience. Details are set out in our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Information
We use personal information for legitimate business and operational purposes, including to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website and related services
- Respond to inquiries, requests, and professional communications
- Monitor performance, diagnose technical issues, and enhance security
- Analyze aggregated usage trends to improve content and experience
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce applicable terms
- Protect our rights, users, systems, and reputation against misuse or fraud
Legal Basis
Where applicable data protection laws require a legal basis for processing, we rely on one or more of the following:
- Consent, where you have provided clear permission for specific processing activities
- Contractual necessity, where processing is required to respond to or perform a request
- Legitimate interests, such as securing our services, improving the website, and communicating professionally, balanced against your rights and expectations
- Legal obligation, where processing is required to comply with applicable laws or regulatory requests
Data Sharing
We do not sell personal information. We may share personal data only in limited circumstances, including with:
- Service providers that support hosting, analytics, communications, security, or infrastructure under appropriate contractual safeguards
- Professional advisors such as legal or compliance counsel when reasonably necessary
- Authorities or third parties when required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety
- Successor entities in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or similar corporate event, subject to continued protection of personal data
Data Security
Serhat Sosyal implements administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures may include access controls, encryption in transit where appropriate, monitoring, and least-privilege practices.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods depend on the nature of the data, the context of collection, and operational or legal requirements.
When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely archive it in accordance with our retention practices.
International Transfers
Our website and service providers may process or store information in jurisdictions other than your country of residence. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take appropriate steps to ensure that such transfers are conducted with suitable safeguards consistent with applicable data protection laws.
User Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request data portability where technically feasible and legally applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in the Contact Information section. We may request reasonable verification of your identity before responding. If you believe your rights have been infringed, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or business operations. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the Policy was most recently revised.
Material changes will be indicated by updating this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact Serhat Sosyal at:
- Organization: Serhat Sosyal
- Email: privacy@serhatsosyal.com
- Contact form: available on the Contact page of this website