Privacy Policy for www.mustafabalaban.com.tr

Last Updated: 18.11.2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how mustafabalaban.com.tr (“Website”, “we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information of individuals who visit or interact with the Website.

As the data controller, Mustafa Balaban is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • The Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK – Law No. 6698)
  • The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Your name, email address, and any details you submit through contact forms or via email.
  • Messages: Any content you share when contacting for collaboration, business inquiries, or general questions.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, certain data may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device and operating system information
  • Date, time, and duration of visits
  • Pages viewed, clicks, and interaction data

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website may use essential and analytics cookies to improve functionality, enhance user experience, and analyze traffic.

Cookies can be disabled via browser settings; however, some features may not work properly if disabled.

3. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

Your data is processed for:

  • Responding to inquiries
  • Ensuring the Website’s performance and security
  • Improving user experience and content quality
  • Preventing misuse or harmful activities
  • Fulfilling legal obligations

Processing complies with KVKK Article 5 and GDPR Article 6.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data on the following bases:

  • Your explicit consent
  • Pre-contractual or communication-related necessity
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests, including security and analytics

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell, rent, or transfer your data for marketing purposes.

Your data may be shared with:

  • Hosting and technical service providers, where necessary
  • Government authorities, if legally obligated

If data is transferred outside Türkiye or the EU, appropriate safeguards will be ensured.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary:

  • Contact communications: retained for the period needed to manage inquiries
  • Technical logs: kept for security analysis for a reasonable duration

After retention periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Server-level security
  • Restricted access
  • Regular security updates

No system can guarantee absolute security, but we strive to maintain the highest protection standards.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and KVKK, you have the right to:

  • Learn whether your data is processed
  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion (right to be forgotten), where applicable
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to certain types of processing
  • Request data portability (GDPR)
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • File complaints with the relevant authority

You may exercise these rights by contacting us via email.

9. Third-Party Links

External links may appear on the Website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a revised date.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or requests related to your personal data, please contact:

Mustafa Balaban
Email: mb.mustafabalaban@gmail.com
Website: https://mustafabalaban.com.tr