“Apartman No: 26” Website Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains for what purposes, on which legal bases, and how personal data collected through the “Apartman No: 26” website (the “Site”) are processed and protected, as well as your rights.

Summary: We do not sell or rent users’ sensitive/important data to third parties and we do not publicly disclose such data.

1) Scope and Definitions

This policy applies to all users who visit the Site, create an account, subscribe to the newsletter, leave comments/emoji reactions, submit author applications, or otherwise interact with the Site. For cookies and similar technologies, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

Personal data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Processing: Any operation performed on personal data (collection, recording, storage, alteration, erasure, etc.).

2) Data Controller & Contact

Data Controller: Apartman No: 26
Email: [email protected]

You may submit requests regarding your rights under Turkish law (KVKK) to this address.

3) Categories of Data Processed

The following categories of data may be processed:

• Account/Membership Information: Name, username, email address, and password hash/summary (not the password itself).
• Interaction Data: Emoji reactions (anonymous in the browser for non‑signed‑in users; associated with your account if you are signed in), comment contents, form fields in author applications, newsletter subscription status, and achievement/badge‑like indicators that may appear on your profile.
• Technical Data: Standard logs such as browser type/version, device information, request time, and referrer page. As part of security measures, IP addresses may be processed only transiently for checks and are not stored or persistently logged.
• Cookie/Analogue Data: Limited data kept in the browser for preferences, session, and performance/analytics purposes (see the Cookie Policy for details).

4) Purposes

Your personal data are processed for the following purposes:

• Operating the Site, managing accounts/sessions, and ensuring security;
• Improving content and user experience; error/performance analysis;
• Sending announcements to users who subscribe to the newsletter and managing subscriptions;
• Community functions (comments, interactions, author applications) and providing profile badges/achievement‑type indicators;
• Fulfilling legal obligations and preventing/detecting disputes or misuse.

5) Legal Bases (KVKK)

• Performance of a contract (KVKK Art. 5/2‑c): Providing core services such as membership, sign‑in, and content interaction.
• Legitimate interests (KVKK Art. 5/2‑f): Security, fraud/abuse prevention, service improvement, and performance measurement.
• Explicit consent (KVKK Art. 5/1): Where required by the nature of use (e.g., preference‑based analysis/customization, marketing communications). You may withdraw your consent at any time.

6) With Whom and Why Personal Data Are Shared

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data may be shared only as necessary with the following parties and for the following purposes:

• Service providers: Our processors that provide hosting/infrastructure, email delivery, backup, and security services.
• Embedded content/third‑party platforms: When content from YouTube, Spotify/SoundCloud, Instagram, or X/Twitter is displayed, those providers may process data under their own policies, and cross‑border transfers may occur.
• Legal obligations: Sharing with legally authorized authorities to the extent required by law.

These parties are subject to applicable legal obligations, and data are processed limited to the stated purposes.

7) Retention & Deletion

• Account data: Kept while your account is active; upon deletion of your account, data are erased/anonymized except for legal retention obligations.
• Comments and content contributions: Retained until removed or for the period necessary for legitimate interests/legal obligations.
• Newsletter subscription: Retained while your subscription continues; after unsubscribing, a minimal suppression record may be kept to avoid further contact.
• Security/request records: Kept only when necessary and for the minimum period. IPs are not kept persistently.

Periods are determined by law and the balance of legitimate interests; unnecessary data are periodically erased or anonymized.

8) Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures (access authorization, transmission security, etc.). Due to the nature of internet transmission, 100% security cannot be guaranteed; however, we follow best practices to mitigate risks. We do not publicly disclose sensitive/important data.

9) Profile, Badges & Transparency

Achievement/badge‑like indicators visible on your profile represent limited information and are linked to your account. Depending on preferences, these items may be visible within the community; we avoid unnecessary public disclosure of personal data.

10) Your Rights (KVKK Art. 11)

You have the right to:
(i) learn whether personal data are processed; (ii) request information if processed; (iii) learn the purpose of processing and whether data are used in accordance with that purpose; (iv) know the third parties to whom data are transferred domestically/abroad; (v) request correction of incomplete/incorrect data; (vi) request deletion/anonymization under KVKK; (vii) request notification of such actions to third parties to whom data were transferred; (viii) object to outcomes against you resulting solely from automated processing; (ix) claim compensation for damages if you suffer harm.

Please submit requests to [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity when responding to your request.

11) Third‑Party Links

The Site may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices; please review their privacy policies before visiting.

12) Changes

This policy may be updated from time to time. Material changes will be announced on the Site and will take effect on the date of publication. The “Last updated” date above will be revised with each update.

13) Contact

For questions and requests: [email protected]