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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

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