Neslihan Kara · Published: September 16, 2025

The privacy policy for this personal blog explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit the site or interact with its content and forms.

Although this is an independently operated personal blog, the intention behind this privacy policy is to provide every visitor with a transparent, respectful, and safe experience, aligned with widely accepted data-protection principles.

1. Data We Collect

This blog is a personal project, not a commercial platform or social network.
For that reason, the privacy policy limits data collection to what is reasonably necessary to operate, protect, and improve the site.

Essential technical information

The following technical data may be collected automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and device characteristics
  • Approximate location (city or region)
  • Visit timestamps

This information is used to monitor site performance, maintain security, and ensure basic functionality.

Optional personal details

Only information that you voluntarily provide may be collected, such as:

  • Name and email address submitted through contact forms
  • Messages sent via email
  • Preferences related to language or optional updates, if enabled

Providing this information is entirely optional and is handled according to this privacy policy .

Cookies and similar technologies

The site may use:

  • Session cookies to remember basic preferences
  • Analytics cookies to understand general usage patterns
  • Advertising cookies to display relevant ads and measure performance, including services such as Google AdSense

Personal information is never sold or rented to third parties under this privacy policy .

2. Purpose of Data Use

Information collected is used for a limited number of clearly defined purposes, as described in this privacy policy .

Service delivery and improvement

  • To operate and maintain the site
  • To improve layout, navigation, and content based on aggregated statistics
  • To detect technical errors or security issues

Communication and support

  • To respond to messages sent through the Contact Page
  • To send optional updates only when explicit consent has been given

Content relevance and advertising

  • To understand which topics interest readers
  • To display relevant advertisements through trusted networks without directly selling personal data

3. Data Storage and Protection

This privacy policy reflects a commitment to reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS / SSL)
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular software updates and backups
  • Restricted access to collected data

Data that is no longer required is deleted, anonymized, or securely archived where appropriate.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, this privacy policy recognizes that you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal data stored about you
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Withdraw consent for optional communications or cookies
  • Request deletion of personal data where legally and technically possible

Requests can be made through the Contact Page with a clear description of your request.

5. Third-Party Services

To operate efficiently, the site may rely on selected third-party services in accordance with this privacy policy , including:

  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics or similar tools)
  • Hosting, CDN, and security services
  • Advertising networks, including Google AdSense

These providers are expected to comply with relevant data-protection standards and process data only to deliver their services.

6. International Data Transfers

Because readers and service providers may be located worldwide, some data may be processed outside your country of residence.

Whenever international transfers occur, this privacy policy aims to rely on mechanisms that provide a comparable level of data protection, such as GDPR-style safeguards or similar frameworks.

7. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect:

  • Technical changes
  • New features or services
  • Evolving legal or regulatory expectations

When updates occur, the revision date will be displayed at the top of the page. Significant changes may also be communicated through the site.

Our Commitment

Only data that is reasonably necessary for a personal blog is collected.
All information is handled with care and within the technical limits of this project.
Visitors are always welcome to ask questions or request changes related to their data.

By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

For general information about European data-protection principles, you may consult official public resources provided by regulatory authorities.

To learn more about how Google handles data in its services (including Analytics and AdSense), you can review:

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please use the Contact Page on this site.