1. Introduction
Welcome to tolgayazici.com (“Website”). This Website is operated for the professional online presence of Prof. Dr. Tolga Yazıcı (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data when you visit the Website, contact us, or interact with any of its content or services.
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
This Website represents the professional activities and public profile of Prof. Dr. Tolga Yazıcı, including business, academic, speaking, media, and related professional content.
For privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us at:
Email: tolgayazici@me.com
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you contact us through a contact form, by email, or through other direct communication channels, we may collect:
Your name
Your email address
Your company or organization name
Any message, inquiry, or other information you choose to provide
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you browse the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Date and time of access
General geographic location based on IP
c. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behavior, and enhance user experience.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal data for the following purposes:
To operate, maintain, and improve the Website
To respond to inquiries and communications
To provide information requested by you
To monitor website performance and user engagement
To protect the Website against misuse, fraud, or security threats
To comply with legal obligations
To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable under data protection law, we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:
Your consent
Performance of a requested service or pre-contractual communication
Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate interests, including maintaining the Website, improving services, and protecting our legal and professional interests
6. Cookies and Analytics
The Website may use cookies and third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance.
These technologies may collect information such as:
Pages viewed
Session duration
Navigation behavior
Device/browser information
Approximate location
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share information with trusted third parties only when necessary, including:
Website hosting providers
Analytics providers
Technical support providers
Legal, regulatory, or governmental authorities where required by law
Professional advisers such as lawyers, auditors, or consultants
These third parties are expected to process personal data only as necessary and with appropriate safeguards.
8. International Data Transfers
Depending on the hosting, email, analytics, or technology providers used on this Website, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.
Where required, we take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers are made in accordance with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
Responding to inquiries
Maintaining business and communication records
Meeting legal, tax, regulatory, or compliance obligations
Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements
10. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Request restriction of processing
Object to certain processing activities
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
tolgayazici@me.com
12. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services, including social media or external publications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. You should review their privacy policies separately.
13. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by applicable law. If you believe a child has provided personal data through the Website, please contact us so we can remove it if necessary.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
15. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal data, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Tolga Yazıcı
Email: tolgayazici@me.com