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Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains what personal data is collected from users of tarifikolay.com ("Platform"), operated by Tarifi Kolay, and how such data is processed, stored, and protected.

This Policy has been prepared in accordance with Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK), Law No. 6563 on the Regulation of Electronic Commerce, and the relevant secondary legislation.

Data Controller: [Full Name] Contact: [email protected]

Your continued use of the Platform signifies that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not accept the Policy, we kindly ask that you discontinue use of the Platform.


2. Personal Data Collected

Tarifi Kolay collects data in two distinct categories: data provided directly by users, and data automatically generated during use of the Platform.

2.1 Data Provided by the User

For registered users:

Data

Required?

Purpose

Email address

Yes

Account creation, notifications

Username

Yes

Profile and content identification

City / Country

No (user-provided)

Profile enrichment

For all visitors:

Additional information may be collected when you post a comment, fill out a form, or contact us on the Platform. This information is used solely for the purpose of completing the relevant transaction.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit the Platform, the following technical data is automatically processed, even if you do not take any action:


3. Purposes and Legal Bases for Data Processing

Pursuant to Article 5 of the KVKK, your personal data is processed within the scope of the following purposes and legal bases:

Purpose

Legal Basis

Account creation and membership management

Performance of contract

Provision of Platform features

Performance of contract

Security and fraud prevention

Legitimate interest

Site usage analytics

Legitimate interest

Delivery of personalized advertisements

Explicit consent

Fulfillment of legal obligations

Legal requirement

Issue reporting and support

Performance of contract


4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

Tarifi Kolay does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

However, the following third-party services are used for the operation of the Platform. These services may independently process certain technical data under their own privacy policies:

Google Analytics

Used to analyze site traffic and user behavior. Google processes the data it collects under its own privacy policy. Google Privacy Policy → Google Analytics Opt-Out →

Yandex Metrica

An additional analytics tool used for site analysis. Yandex processes the data it collects under its own policy. Yandex Privacy Policy →

Google AdSense

Used for serving advertisements. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver ads based on your interests. Manage Your Ad Settings →

Legal obligation: Your personal data may be shared with competent authorities when required by a court order, a public prosecutor's request, or applicable legislation. No other sharing takes place outside of this circumstance.


5. Cookies

5.1 What Is a Cookie?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device via your browser. The Platform uses cookies for session management, performance measurement, and advertising personalization.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Type

Purpose

Duration

Strictly necessary cookies

Login, security

End of session

Preference cookies

Remembering language and settings

1 year

Analytics cookies

Google Analytics, Yandex Metrica

2 years

Advertising cookies

Google AdSense personalization

2 years

5.3 Managing Cookies

You may delete cookies or block new cookies from being placed at any time through your browser settings. However, if you disable strictly necessary cookies, the login function and certain Platform features may not work properly.

Cookie management by browser:


6. Data Retention Periods

Data Type

Retention Period

Member account information

Until account deletion + 1 year (legal obligation)

Submitted recipes and comments

Indefinitely (in anonymized form)

IP address logs

2 years

Analytics data

Per Google/Yandex policy

Contact forms and emails

3 years

If you delete your account, your personal data will be anonymized; upon expiry of the statutory retention period, it will be permanently removed from our systems.


7. Data Security

Tarifi Kolay implements the following technical and administrative measures to protect your personal data:

Nevertheless, no data transmitted over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you detect a security breach, please notify us immediately at [email protected].


8. Your Rights Under the KVKK

Pursuant to Article 11 of Law No. 6698 (KVKK), you have the following rights:

To exercise these rights, you may contact us at [email protected] with information verifying your identity. Requests will be responded to within a maximum of 30 days.


9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal data from this age group. Should we become aware that data has been collected from a user under the age of 13, such data will be deleted immediately. Parents or guardians may report such a situation to [email protected].


10. Policy Changes

This Policy may be updated from time to time. Material changes will be announced by:

Your continued use of the Platform following any change constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.


11. Contact

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding the Privacy Policy or your data:

📧 [email protected] 🌐 tarifikolay.com/iletisim

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