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Last updated: 03 March 2026 · burak.pm
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Overview
This website (burak.pm) is operated by Burak Cevik as a personal portfolio and professional profile. I respect your privacy and treat the protection of your personal data as a priority.
This policy explains what data is collected when you visit this site, how it is used, and what rights you have over it.
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Data Collected
This site may collect personal data in the following situations:
- When you submit the contact form: your name, email address, and message content
- When you visit the site: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent
- Through cookies: session information and preferences (e.g. theme selection)
No credit card numbers, government IDs, or other sensitive financial data are ever collected.
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How Your Data Is Used
- To respond to your contact form inquiries
- To improve site performance and user experience
- To detect and resolve security or technical issues
- To fulfil legal obligations where required
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Data Sharing
Your personal data is never sold or rented to third parties. It may be shared only in the following situations:
- With competent authorities when required by law
- With infrastructure service providers (Hostinger), strictly within the scope of hosting services
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Data Security
Your data is protected with SSL encryption, secure database configuration, and regular backups. That said, no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure.
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Your Rights
Under GDPR and KVKK you have the following rights:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to request correction or deletion
- The right to object to processing
- The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please use the contact details below.
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Data Controller
In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Turkish Law on Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK), your personal data is processed by Burak Cevik as data controller, as described below.
| Field | Detail |
|---|
| Data Controller | Burak Cevik |
| Website | burak.pm |
| Contact | hello@burak.pm |
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Personal Data Processed
| Category | Data Types |
|---|
| Contact Data | Name, email address, message content |
| Security Data | IP address, submission timestamp |
| Technical Data | Browser, operating system, visit information |
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Purposes of Processing
- Responding to your contact form submissions
- Improving service quality and site analytics
- Ensuring information security
- Fulfilling legal obligations
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Legal Bases
Your personal data is processed on the following legal bases under GDPR Article 6 and KVKK Article 5:
- Consent: Use of the contact form (you explicitly agree before submitting)
- Legitimate interest: Site security and technical operation
- Legal obligation: Statutory retention requirements
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Retention Periods
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|
| Contact form messages | 2 years |
| Server log records | 90 days |
| Cookie data | 1 year (or until preference is cleared) |
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Your Rights Under GDPR / KVKK
You have the following rights:
- To know whether your personal data is being processed
- To request information if it has been processed
- To learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used accordingly
- To know the third parties to whom it has been transferred domestically or abroad
- To request correction if data is incomplete or inaccurate
- To request deletion or destruction under the conditions set out in Article 7 of KVKK / GDPR Article 17
- To object to a decision made solely by automated systems
- To claim compensation if you suffer damage due to unlawful processing
To exercise your rights, send an email to hello@burak.pm. Requests are responded to within 30 days.
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place in your browser. They can be used to keep the site functioning correctly, personalise your experience, and collect analytics data.
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Cookies Used on This Site
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| Essential | Session management, security | Session end |
| Functional | Saving preferences (theme) | 1 year |
| Analytics | Anonymous visitor statistics | 90 days |
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Managing Cookies
You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality. You can also update your preferences at any time via the link in the site footer.
- Chrome: Settings › Privacy and Security › Cookies
- Firefox: Options › Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences › Privacy
- Edge: Settings › Cookies and site permissions