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Privacy Policy

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

At ilhan-kaya, your privacy matters as much as a well-made recipe. This policy explains clearly and honestly how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site.

1. Data We Collect

  • When you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address.
  • We automatically collect basic usage data such as pages visited, browser type, IP address, and referring URLs via analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Data

  • We use your information to respond to inquiries, send newsletters you opted into, and improve the content and performance of ilhan-kaya.
  • We never sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Cookies

  • ilhan-kaya uses cookies for analytics (Google Analytics), preference storage, and proper site functionality.
  • You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some site features may be affected.
  • For full details, see our Cookie Policy at #/cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

  • We use Google Analytics (analytics), Mailchimp (newsletter delivery), and hosting providers who may process your data on our behalf.
  • These third parties operate under their own privacy policies and are contractually bound to protect your data.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

  • You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data at any time.
  • California residents may request disclosure of data sold or shared, and may opt out of any such sale.
  • To exercise any right, email us at [email protected] — we will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

  • We retain contact and newsletter data for as long as your subscription is active or as needed to fulfil the purpose collected.
  • Analytics data is retained for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted.

7. Security

  • We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption and access controls to protect your data.
  • No method of transmission over the internet is 100{745b75fcf8abeb7876648ec9db6900d79cfa1a5054552669c664f26c62301f5f} secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

  • ilhan-kaya is not directed at children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.
  • If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
  • Continued use of ilhan-kaya after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

  • For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at [email protected] or write to: ilhan-kaya, Istanbul, Turkey.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to ilhan-kaya (ilhan-kaya.com). By continuing to use our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. Questions? Reach us at [email protected].

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[email protected]+90 212 800 12 34
Duygu Sokak 20K
34540 Çatalca / İstanbul
Türkiye

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