PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: June 1, 2025
1.Who We Are
This website, erdemevren.com, is owned and operated by Erdem Evren, who acts as the data controller for the purposes of applicable privacy laws. Your privacy is critically important to us, and this policy explains how your data is collected, used, stored, and protected.
2.What Personal Data We Collect
When you use our website, we may collect the following categories of personal data:
Automatically collected information (“Device Information”)
IP address
Browser type and version
Time zone and language settings
Referring website or search term
Pages visited and interactions
Cookies and tracking pixels
Data you voluntarily provide
Name, surname
Email address
Phone number
Company or organization (if applicable)
Location details (e.g., city, country)
Payment information (if you make a purchase or donation)
We only collect what is necessary to provide our services, maintain the website, and improve your experience.
3.How and Why We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following lawful purposes:
To operate and maintain the website
To fulfill orders, donations, or digital product delivery
To communicate with you (e.g., newsletters, inquiries)
To analyze usage trends and improve our services
To comply with legal obligations
To prevent fraud or unauthorized access
We never sell your data. We do not perform automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.
4.Legal Basis for Processing (If You’re in the EU or UK)
If you are a resident of the European Union or United Kingdom, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal data depends on the specific context:
Consent: For newsletters, contact forms, or analytics tracking
Contract performance: When fulfilling an order or request
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws
Legitimate interest: For site security, analytics, or communication
Vital interest: To protect your safety or others’
Your data may be stored or processed outside the EU (including in Canada or the United States) with appropriate safeguards.
5.Your Privacy Rights
If you reside in the EU, UK, or other privacy-regulated jurisdictions, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Data portability (receive a copy of your data)
File a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, email: info@erdemevren.com
6.Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Data may be retained longer if required for legal, accounting, or security obligations.
You may request deletion at any time (subject to legal exemptions).
7.Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
Maintain user sessions
Understand site usage patterns
Deliver relevant content
You can disable cookies via your browser, but some features of the website may not function properly.
8.Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.
Examples include:
Embedded YouTube or Vimeo videos
Affiliate tools (e.g., PartnerStack, GoFormz)
Donation or payment processors
9.Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data, including:
HTTPS encryption
Firewall and malware protection
Access control for stored data
However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to us over the internet.
10.Disclosure of Data
We may disclose your personal information only if:
Required by law (e.g., subpoena, legal process)
Necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety
Required to investigate suspected fraud or misuse
You give us explicit permission
11.Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided data, contact us to have it removed.
12.Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13.Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Erdem Evren