Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is collected and used when you visit or interact with this website (“the Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Data Controller

Owner: S. Guler
Contact: selinguler3017@gmail.com

If you have any questions about this policy, you may contact me at the email above.

3. Data I Collect

I only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide or that is automatically collected when you browse the Site.

3.1 Information you provide

Examples include:

  • when you contact me by email or via a contact form
  • when you subscribe to updates (if applicable)

This may include:

  • name (optional)
  • email address
  • message content

I use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

3.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • browser type
  • device type
  • operating system
  • pages visited
  • approximate region (not precise location)
  • IP address (processed for security and delivery)

This information is used only for security, performance, and basic visit statistics.

4. Cookies

The Site may use essential cookies for security and basic functionality. No marketing or tracking cookies are intentionally set.

5. Legal Basis (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA, personal data is processed on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests — operating and protecting the Site
  • Consent — when you choose to contact me
  • Legal obligation — where applicable
6. Data Retention

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described, for example:

  • Contact messages — until the conversation is complete or deletion is requested
  • Technical logs — for security and performance monitoring
7. Data Sharing

I do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Data may be processed by service providers necessary to operate the Site (e.g., hosting providers), under appropriate security safeguards.

8. International Transfers

If data is processed outside your country, appropriate safeguards (such as EU-approved mechanisms) are applied wherever possible.

9. Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect personal data. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

10. Your Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)

You may have the right to:

  • access your data
  • correct inaccurate data
  • request deletion
  • restrict processing
  • object to processing
  • data portability
  • withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

To exercise these rights, contact: selinguler3017@gmail.com

11. Links to Other Sites

The Site may contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., GitHub, YouTube, Substack). Their privacy practices are independent of this Site.

12. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 16, and I do not knowingly collect data from them.

13. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the latest revision.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact: selinguler3017@gmail.com