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1. Data Controller

This website is operated by Mehmet Hayati KINAŞ, who acts as the data controller within the meaning of applicable data protection law, including Turkey's Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Name: Mehmet Hayati KINAŞ
Website: hayatikinas.com
Email: info@hayatikinas.com
Alternative Email: hayati.kinas@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data Is Collected?

When you visit this website or contact us through the contact form, the following personal data may be collected:

  • Contact Form: Name, email address, website URL (optional), message content.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited, time spent on site. This data may be recorded automatically through server logs.
  • Local Storage: Only your theme preference (dark/light mode) is stored in the browser's localStorage. No third-party tracking cookies are used.

3. Purposes of Processing

  • Responding to contact requests and conducting consultancy-related communications.
  • Delivering a secure and functional website experience.
  • Detecting and resolving technical errors and security incidents.
  • Complying with applicable legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a contract / pre-contractual steps: Responding to your enquiry.
  • Legitimate interest: Ensuring the security and technical operation of the website.
  • Consent: By completing and submitting the contact form, you consent to the processing of your data for the purposes stated above.

5. Data Retention & Security

Personal data is deleted, destroyed or anonymised once the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled, or once any applicable statutory retention period has expired. Appropriate technical and administrative measures are in place to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

⚠️ Email communications are transmitted over the internet and may not be encrypted in transit. Please avoid sending sensitive information by email.

6. Sharing with Third Parties

Your personal data is not shared with, sold to or rented to any third party for commercial purposes, unless required by law or unless your explicit consent has been obtained.

This website does not currently use any third-party analytics, advertising or tracking services. Should this change in the future, this page will be updated accordingly.

7. Cookies & Local Storage

localStorage — Theme Preference

Your browser's localStorage is used solely to remember your chosen colour theme (dark or light mode). This data is never sent to the server and contains no personal information.

Server Logs

The web server may retain standard HTTP access logs for a short period for technical purposes such as error diagnosis and security monitoring. These logs are not used to build personal profiles.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to be informed — to know whether your data is being processed.
  • Right of access — to request a copy of the data held about you.
  • Right to rectification — to have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.
  • Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Right to restriction — to request that processing be limited in certain circumstances.
  • Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
  • Rights related to automated decision-making — not to be subject to solely automated decisions that significantly affect you.
  • Right to compensation — to claim damages for unlawful processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

We will respond to your request within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority — in Turkey, this is the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK); in EU member states, the relevant national data protection authority.

9. External Links

This website may occasionally contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page. Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Last Updated June 2025
Effective Date June 2025
Legal Basis KVKK No. 6698 / GDPR