Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 6, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit ilkaykaraoglan.com (the “Website”). The Website is operated by Ilkay Karaoglan, a digital marketing consultant based in Singapore. By using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.​

Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information only when voluntarily provided or via standard web technologies.

  • Contact Data: Name, email, messages from forms.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info, usage analytics (Google Analytics).
    No sensitive data (health, financial) collected.​

How Your Information Is Used

Data supports Website operations and consulting services:

  • Responding to inquiries (e.g., hospitality strategy sessions).
  • Analytics for UX improvements (aggregate, anonymized).
  • Spam prevention (e.g., reCAPTCHA).
    We do not sell, rent, or share data with third parties beyond service providers.​

Cookies & Tracking

Essential cookies enable functionality; optional for analytics:

  • Functionality (session management).
  • Analytics (Google Analytics – IP anonymized).
    Disable via browser; opt-out: Google Analytics controls.​

Third-Party Content

Embedded Gumroad, Fiverr, Upwork links may track clicks (affiliate). External sites (YouTube, Pinterest) use own cookies.​

Data Retention

Data retained as needed:

  • Contact inquiries: 2 years or deletion request.
  • Analytics: 26 months (Google standard).
    Inactive data auto-deleted.​

Your Rights (GDPR/KVKK)

As a global site, we respect:

  • Access, correction, deletion (KVKK md.11).
  • Objection to processing.
    Request via email; response 30 days.​

Data Security

SSL encryption, firewalls, access controls. No transmission 100% secure; report breaches within 72 hours (KVKK).​

Third-Party Services

  • Hosting: Hostinger (EU servers).
  • Forms: Google Forms/Typeform (GDPR compliant).​

International Transfers

Data to US/EU providers (EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliant).​

Changes

Updates posted here; major changes emailed to contacts.

Contact

Ilkay Karaoglan
Address: Singapore
KVKK complaints: kvkk.gov.tr