Last updated: 2025/02/20
This website is operated by Uğur Akçıl (“Data Controller”). Your privacy and the protection of your personal data are treated with seriousness and transparency.
1. Data We Collect
We may collect limited personal data through:
• Contact or advisory request forms (name, email address, message content)
• Newsletter subscription (email address)
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (for analytics and security purposes)
We do not collect sensitive personal data.
2. Purpose of Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
• Responding to inquiries or advisory requests
• Providing requested information or communication
• Improving website performance and user experience
• Ensuring security, monitoring misuse, and maintaining system integrity
We do not sell, rent, or commercially trade personal data.
3. Legal Basis
Personal data is processed on the basis of:
• Legitimate interest
• Consent (where applicable)
• Contractual necessity (where advisory services are engaged)
• Compliance with legal obligations
Processing is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including KVKK (Turkiye) and, where applicable, GDPR.
4. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or comply with legal obligations. Once no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
5. Data Transfers
Data may be processed by trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting, email, or analytics providers) strictly for operational purposes.
Where required by law, data may be disclosed to judicial or administrative authorities.
Appropriate technical and organizational safeguards are applied to all transfers.
6. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion or restriction of processing
• Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, you may contact:
hi@ugurakcil.com
7. Cookies
This website may use limited cookies for analytics and performance monitoring. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Contact
For any questions regarding data protection, you may contact:
hi@ugurakcil.com