Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how dalgicdova collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This policy explains what information we gather, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our services. When you visit our website, we automatically gather certain data about your device and browsing behavior. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages you visit. We also track how long you spend on each page and which links you click.

If you choose to contact us directly through forms or email, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message content. We may also collect information about your preferences regarding the topics on our site, such as your interest in Turkish café culture, leisure activities, or bookshop venues.

Additionally, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These tools help us understand how you interact with our site and remember your preferences for future visits.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our website and services. Your data helps us understand what content interests you most, allowing us to create more relevant guides about Turkish cafés, leisure activities, and self-care routines. We analyze usage patterns to optimize site performance and user experience.

We may use your contact information to respond to inquiries, send updates about new content, or notify you of changes to our services. If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we use your email to deliver relevant information about café recommendations, Turkish culture, and leisure lifestyle tips.

We never sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share aggregated, anonymized data with analytics partners to help us understand broader trends in how people use our site. This information cannot be used to identify you personally.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. If you wish to review what data we hold about you, request corrections, or ask us to delete your information, you can contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within thirty days.

You can also opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send. If you wish to disable cookies in your browser, you can do so through your browser settings, though some features of our site may not function properly without them.

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that could have legal consequences for you. Your information is used solely to enhance your experience with our leisure and café content.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and gather analytics about how our site is used. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, such as your language choice or previously viewed café recommendations. These are primarily session cookies that expire when you close your browser.

We also use third-party analytics services to understand traffic patterns and user behavior. These services may place their own cookies on your device. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

You have the option to refuse cookies or delete them at any time through your browser settings. However, blocking cookies may affect your ability to access certain features or receive personalized content about Turkish cafés and leisure activities.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses encryption technology to safeguard sensitive information transmitted between your device and our servers.

While we strive to protect your data using industry-standard security practices, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use our site at your own risk. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account information confidential.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites and resources, including café venues, bookshop partners, and tourism information sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing your personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's interaction with our services.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.