1. Introduction

Welcome to ramazanoglu.info! This website is individually managed to promote and disseminate the history and cultural heritage of the Ramazanoğlu Beylik. We place great importance on protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy, in compliance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK), explains how your personal data is collected, processed, stored, protected, and what rights you have.

This policy applies to all users who visit or use ramazanoglu.info. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Identity of the Data Controller

• Data Controller: Suphi Ramazanoğlu

• Email: info@ramazanoglu.info

This website is operated as an individual initiative and does not conduct commercial activities. Therefore, we are not required to register with the Data Controllers Registry System (VERBIS) under KVKK.

3. Personal Data Collected and Processing Purposes

The following personal data may be processed on our website:

• Identity Information: Name, surname (e.g., via contact forms).

• Contact Information: Email address (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter subscriptions).

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookie data.

• User Content: Comments you share on our website (if the comment feature is active).

Processing Purposes:

• Communication: To respond to user inquiries and information requests (e.g., via contact forms).

• User Experience: To improve the functionality and user experience of our website (e.g., through cookies).

• Statistical Analysis: To understand visitor behavior and enhance content quality (e.g., through anonymized data analysis with Google Analytics).

• Legal Obligations: To comply with KVKK and other relevant regulations.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Your personal data is processed based on the legal grounds specified in Articles 5 and 6 of KVKK:

• Explicit Consent: For optional data processing activities, such as analytical or marketing cookies.

• Performance of a Contract: To respond to your requests via contact forms.

• Legal Obligation: To comply with court orders or official authority requests.

• Legitimate Interests: To improve our website’s performance and optimize user experience, provided it does not harm your fundamental rights and freedoms.

5. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and deliver our services. The types of cookies used are:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of our website (e.g., session management, page navigation). These do not require consent.

• Analytical Cookies: Used to collect visitor statistics (e.g., Google Analytics). These require your explicit consent.

Upon your first visit to our website, you can set your cookie preferences through the cookie management panel. You have the right to refuse analytical and marketing cookies.

6. Data Transfers

Your personal data may be shared with third parties in the following cases:

• Service Providers: With third-party providers for website hosting and analytics (e.g., [Your hosting provider’s name, e.g., GoDaddy], Google Analytics).

• Legal Obligations: Pursuant to court orders or official authority requests.

• International Data Transfers: Your data may be transferred abroad due to tools like Google Analytics. In such cases, your explicit consent is obtained, or KVKK-compliant undertakings are used.

All third parties we share data with are bound by KVKK-compliant data processing agreements.

7. Data Retention and Destruction

Your personal data is retained for the duration necessary for the processing purpose:

• Contact Form Data: Up to 1 year after responding to your request.

• Cookie Data: 6 months for analytical cookies, session duration for essential cookies.

• Legal Obligations: For the duration specified in relevant regulations.

Once the retention period expires, your data is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with KVKK.

8. Data Security

We take the following measures to protect your personal data:

• Technical Measures: SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS), database security, regular security scans.

• Administrative Measures: Signing KVKK-compliant data processing agreements with third-party service providers.

9. Data Subject Rights

Under Article 11 of KVKK, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• To learn whether your data is being processed.

• To request information if your data has been processed.

• To learn the purpose of processing and whether your data is used in accordance with that purpose.

• To know the third parties to whom your data is transferred, domestically or abroad.

• To request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data.

• To request deletion or destruction of your data.

• To object to the results of automated data processing that may be to your detriment.

10. Comments and User Content

• Your comments reflect your views and do not represent the views of ramazanoglu.info.

• We reserve the right to remove comments that are inappropriate, offensive, or violate KVKK.

• You warrant that you have the necessary licenses and permissions to share your comments.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to resources or other informative sites related to the Ramazanoğlu Beylik. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of these sites. We recommend checking the KVKK compliance of linked websites.

12. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated due to changes in legal regulations or our services. Updates will be published on our website and take effect upon publication.

13. Contact

For questions or KVKK requests:

• Email: info@ramazanoglu.info

Last Updated: September 8, 2025

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