Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Visit our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our contact forms
• Use our travel planning tools

Personal Information

We may collect personal information such as:

• Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter)
• IP address and browser information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Usage data and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our travel guide services
• Send you newsletters and travel updates (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve website functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud
• With trusted service providers who assist in website operations

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@localguidesturkiye.com
• Website: localguidesturkiye.com