Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 05/08/2025

 

1. Introduction

Zerrin Atakan (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [insert URL], in accordance with UK data protection laws including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site.

 

2. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of data:

a) Personal Data

Personal information you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
    •    Name
    •    Email address
    •    Contact details (if submitted through a form)

b) Usage Data (Collected Automatically)

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about your use of the website, such as:
    •    IP address (anonymised before storage)
    •    Browser type and version
    •    Pages visited and time spent on the site
    •    Referring site details (e.g., the URL you came through to arrive at our site)

We do not use Google Analytics to collect personally identifiable information (PII).

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:
    •    Improve website performance and content
    •    Monitor website usage and trends
    •    Ensure technical functionality and security

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:
    •    Consent – for non-essential cookies and analytics tracking.
    •    Legitimate Interests – to maintain the functionality and security of our website.

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics. You will be prompted to accept or decline cookies on your first visit to our website.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via [insert link to cookie settings page].

To learn more about how Google uses data from sites that use its services, visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

 

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share data with trusted third-party services such as:
    •    Google Analytics – anonymised and aggregated usage data
    •    Hosting and IT service providers – for website performance and security

These providers are bound by data processing agreements and comply with data protection laws.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Google Analytics data is retained for 12 months and then automatically deleted.

 

8. Data Transfers Outside the UK

Some data may be processed outside the UK (e.g., Google services). We ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as:
    •    Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK Information Commissioner

 

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
    •    Access your personal data
    •    Correct inaccuracies
    •    Request deletion of your data
    •    Restrict or object to processing
    •    Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
    •    Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
Email: zerrin.atakan@gmail.com

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with the “Effective Date” at the top.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:

Zerrin Atakan
Email: zerrin.atakan@gmail.com