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Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected when you visit cmkutlu.com, contact me, submit an inquiry, or use any resources or services available through this website.

cmkutlu.com is operated by Cem Kutlu, based in Türkiye. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Cem Kutlu acts as the data controller for personal information collected directly through this website.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact me at:

hey@cmkutlu.com

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1. Information I Collect

Depending on how you use the website, I may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly

When you submit an inquiry or contact me through the website, you may provide information including:

  • first and last name

  • email address

  • phone number

  • brand or business name

  • website URL

  • information about your business

  • project requirements and requested services

  • budget or payment preferences

  • project deadlines

  • information about how you discovered my services

  • any additional information you choose to include in your message

When you request, order or download a resource through the shop or freebies section, information necessary to process that request may also be collected.

Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information through the inquiry form unless it is strictly necessary.

Information collected automatically

When you visit cmkutlu.com, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the website platform and related technologies.

This may include:

  • IP address

  • browser type

  • device and operating system information

  • approximate location based on IP address

  • pages visited

  • date and time of visits

  • referral source

  • interactions with the website

  • cookie and session information

This information is generally used to operate, secure and improve the website.

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2. How Your Information Is Used

Personal information may be processed for purposes including:

  • responding to inquiries and project requests

  • evaluating potential projects and collaborations

  • communicating with prospective and existing clients

  • preparing proposals, quotations and project arrangements

  • delivering requested digital resources

  • managing client relationships

  • operating and maintaining the website

  • protecting the website against fraud, abuse and security threats

  • understanding website performance and visitor behaviour, where analytics tools are enabled

  • complying with accounting, tax, legal and regulatory obligations

  • establishing, exercising or defending legal claims where necessary

Your personal information will not be used for purposes that are incompatible with the purposes for which it was collected.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, personal information is processed on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • taking steps at your request before entering into a contract

  • establishing or performing a contract

  • complying with legal obligations

  • pursuing legitimate interests, provided that your fundamental rights and freedoms are not adversely affected

  • your explicit consent, where consent is required under applicable law

For visitors and users located in Türkiye, personal data is processed in accordance with applicable provisions of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK").

Where the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") or similar data protection legislation applies, processing will be carried out on the corresponding lawful basis required under that legislation.

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4. Website Hosting and Service Providers

cmkutlu.com is built and hosted using Wix.com.

As part of providing website hosting, security, forms, e-commerce functionality and related infrastructure, Wix may process certain visitor information on behalf of, or in connection with, this website.

I may also use trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate my business and website, such as:

  • website hosting and infrastructure providers

  • email and communication providers

  • cloud storage providers

  • analytics providers, where enabled

  • accounting and professional service providers

  • payment service providers, if paid products or services are offered

These service providers may only receive information reasonably necessary for the services they provide and are subject to their own privacy and data protection obligations.

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5. International Data Transfers

Some service providers used by cmkutlu.com, including website infrastructure providers, may operate servers or process information outside Türkiye.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, such transfers will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Where the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law applies, transfers of personal data abroad are subject to the requirements of Article 9 of the KVKK and other applicable regulations.

Where another data protection regime applies, appropriate safeguards or lawful transfer mechanisms will be used where required.

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6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

cmkutlu.com uses cookies and similar technologies to provide and secure essential website functionality.

Essential cookies may be necessary for purposes such as:

  • website security

  • fraud prevention

  • network management

  • session management

  • maintaining website functionality

  • remembering privacy and cookie preferences

Depending on the website configuration, additional functional, analytics or marketing technologies may also be used.

Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will only be activated after receiving the appropriate consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie settings available on the website and through your browser settings.

Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

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7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

The appropriate retention period may depend on factors including:

  • whether an inquiry develops into a client relationship

  • contractual obligations

  • accounting and tax requirements

  • legal limitation periods

  • security and dispute resolution requirements

When personal information is no longer required and there is no legal reason to retain it, it may be deleted, destroyed or anonymised in accordance with applicable law.

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8. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or misuse.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on the law applicable to you, you may have rights concerning your personal information.

These may include the right to:

  • learn whether your personal data is being processed

  • request information regarding the processing of your data

  • learn the purpose of the processing

  • request access to your personal information

  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • request deletion or destruction of your information where applicable

  • object to certain processing activities

  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • request information regarding parties to whom your data has been transferred

  • exercise other rights available under applicable data protection legislation

Requests regarding personal information may be sent to:

hey@cmkutlu.com

Before fulfilling certain requests, I may need to verify your identity in order to protect your information against unauthorised disclosure.

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10. Third-Party Websites

cmkutlu.com may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or social media services.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to websites or services operated by third parties. Their collection and processing of personal information are governed by their own privacy policies.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services, technology or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version will always be published on this page together with the date of the most recent update.

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12. Contact

For questions, requests or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:

Cem Kutlu
Website: cmkutlu.com
Email: hey@cmkutlu.com
Türkiye

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