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Effective date: 1 January 2026  |  Last updated: 1 January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how mehmet-bulgun ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit mehmet-bulgun.com.

1. Data We Collect

  • We collect information you provide directly, such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form.
  • We also automatically collect usage data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site via analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Data

  • Your data is used to operate and improve mehmet-bulgun, send newsletters you've opted into, and respond to your inquiries.
  • We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

3. Cookies

  • We use essential cookies to ensure site functionality, and optional analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our content.
  • You may disable non-essential cookies at any time via your browser settings or our Cookie Policy page.

4. Third-Party Services

  • We use trusted third-party services including Google Analytics, Mailchimp (newsletter), and Disqus (comments). Each operates under its own privacy policy.
  • We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

  • If you are in the EU/EEA or California, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time.
  • To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

  • We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined here — typically no longer than 24 months of inactivity.
  • Newsletter subscribers' data is retained until they unsubscribe.

7. Security

  • We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption and restricted access controls to protect your data.
  • No method of transmission over the internet is 100{e225e52b7924c182a5b0814aa639858393cde791df8b05c731a949650f6173ec} secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

  • mehmet-bulgun is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
  • If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
  • Continued use of mehmet-bulgun after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

  • For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at [email protected] or via our Contacts page.

Questions about this policy? Reach us at [email protected] — we're happy to help.

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