Last updated: 1 January 2026 · Applies to: alisultan-samsi
At alisultan-samsi, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about the personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
1. Data We Collect
We may collect your name and email address when you contact us or subscribe to updates.
We automatically collect browsing data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site via analytics tools.
We do not collect sensitive personal data (health, financial, or government ID information).
2. How We Use Your Data
To respond to your enquiries and send you content updates you have requested.
To analyse site traffic and improve the quality and relevance of our articles.
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. Cookies
We use essential cookies to ensure the site functions correctly, and analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use alisultan-samsi.
You may disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings or our cookie banner at any time.
For full details, see our Cookie Policy at #/cookies.
4. Third Parties
We share anonymised analytics data with Google Analytics. No personally identifiable data is sold or rented to third parties.
Embedded content (maps, videos) from third-party platforms may set their own cookies — we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We may use email service providers (e.g. Mailchimp) solely to deliver newsletters you have opted into.
5. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time.
EU/EEA residents may object to processing, request data portability, or lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
California residents may request disclosure of data we collect and opt out of any sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
6. Data Retention
Contact and subscription data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed or in active communication with us.
Analytics data is retained for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
You may request deletion at any time by emailing us.
7. Security
We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from this site.
Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.
No method of internet transmission is 100{fbbaba8e51122f3cae3a46ff91691a1e1e02f9923f30269eb2f454fa683e0cf3} secure; we take commercially reasonable measures to protect your data.
8. Children
This site is not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13.
If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us immediately for deletion.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law.
The revised date at the top of this page will always indicate when the most recent update was made.
Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 30 days.
You may also write to us at: alisultan-samsi, Istanbul, Türkiye.
This policy was written to be genuinely readable, not just legally compliant. If anything is unclear or you have concerns about how alisultan-samsi handles your data, please reach out at [email protected] — we're happy to help.
ALISULTAN SAMSI
Real stories & practical tips from Türkiye — an unhurried journey through culture, coast, and cuisine.
Owner: ALISULTAN SAMSI
Mimar Kemalettin Caddesi No:33 35210 Konak / İzmir, Türkiye