Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At AhmetSik.com (“the Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), we are firmly committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. As an organization that prioritizes data protection, we adhere to the principles of transparency, accountability, and user sovereignty. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By accessing or using our Website, you recognize your understanding of and agreement with this Policy.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through visits to ahmetsik.com, including usage of our services, communications, and any interactions you may have with us. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, AhmetSik.com is the “data controller” of the personal data collected, meaning we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
If you have any questions regarding this policy or how we handle your data, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Includes information such as your IP address, browser type, browsing history on the Website, time zone settings, language preferences, pages viewed, and session duration. This data helps us improve Website performance and user experience.
b. Account Data
Refers to personally identifiable information you provide when creating an account or conducting a transaction, including your name, postal address, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
Includes details about your preferences, browsing behavior, purchase history, and saved settings that allow us to tailor our services and communications.
d. Communication Data
Covers any correspondence exchanged through our contact forms, emails, customer service interactions, and records of communication history.
e. Technical Data
Such data includes device information (hardware model, operating system version, browser settings), internet connection type, device identifiers, and system configurations.
f. Transaction Data
Refers to data related to your purchases, including order details, payment method (note: we do not store full credit card numbers), shipping address, and receipts.
g. Preference Data
Includes data regarding your marketing consents, email subscription status, survey responses, and indicated interests related to our products or services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
In accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR and equivalent legal principles under CCPA, AhmetSik.com only processes personal data when a lawful basis applies. These include:
– Consent: When you have freely given clear, affirmative consent.
– Performance of Contract: When data processing is required to fulfill a contract with you.
– Legal Obligation: When we are legally obliged to process data (e.g., for tax, regulatory).
– Legitimate Interests: When processing is needed for our operational interests and does not override your rights (e.g., prevention of fraud, website security, analytics).
5. Your Rights
As a data subject under GDPR and/or a “Consumer” under CCPA, you are entitled to the following rights:
– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation as to whether or not your personal data is being processed and, where that is the case, access it.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances (“right to be forgotten”).
– Right to Restrict Processing: Request that processing of your data be limited under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly-used, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, direct marketing, or profiling.
– Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights.
You may exercise these rights at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We take your privacy seriously. To protect your personal data, AhmetSik.com employs multiple layers of technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards, including but not limited to:
– End-to-end encryption during data transmission.
– Secure server configurations and firewalls.
– Access control systems and role-based authorization.
– Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
– Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery protocols.
– Ongoing staff training and data protection awareness.
7. International Data Transfers
Data collected via ahmetsik.com may be processed or stored outside your country of residence. Whenever your personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure an adequate level of protection through:
– Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
– Other appropriate safeguards in compliance with Chapter V of the GDPR.
– Compliance with applicable privacy laws in the destination jurisdiction.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise required by law. Retention periods vary by type of data:
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for up to 24 months for analytics and troubleshooting.
– Account and Profile Data: Retained until account deletion or inactivity for 36 months.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years after the last contact.
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for financial reporting and tax obligations.
– Preference Data: Retained until user withdraws consent or modifies preferences.
9. Cookie Policy
AhmetSik.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be classified as follows:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality and navigation (e.g., session control, login).
– Functional Cookies: Enable smarter features, such as remembering account preferences.
– Performance Cookies: Collect anonymized data for user experience optimization.
– Analytics Cookies: Assist in measuring user engagement, traffic sources, and behavior trends.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to control or limit the use of cookies:
– Upon first visit, you will be presented with cookie consent options.
– You may adjust or revoke consent at any time via our “Cookie Settings” portal.
– Most browsers support tools to reject or delete cookies; however, blocking essential cookies may limit functionality.
We use only cookies for which we have legal basis under applicable law, and we respect your rights to opt in where required.
11. Children’s Privacy
AhmetSik.com does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and equivalent international regulations, we take special precautions to protect minors. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will promptly delete such data from our systems. Parents or guardians who believe that their child has provided us with personal information should contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to evolving legal, technical, or operational requirements. Where material changes are made, we will provide clear notification through our Website or by direct communication if applicable. Continued use of ahmetsik.com after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, you may contact us by email at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ahmetsik.com
We are proud of our commitment to data privacy and continue to monitor regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable frameworks. Your privacy is our priority. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any privacy-related matters.