Last updated: 19 December 2025
Welcome to Istanbul Travelers (“we,” “our,” “us”).
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit https://istanbultravelers.com.
This Privacy Policy is prepared in accordance with:
- Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK)
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
By using our website, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name
- Email address (when you subscribe, contact us, or submit forms)
- Any information you choose to share in messages or comments
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Cookies and usage data
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Analyze website traffic
- Enhance user experience
- Display personalized content and advertisements (if applicable)
Cookie preferences can be managed through our cookie consent banner in accordance with GDPR and KVKK requirements, as well as through your browser settings.
We do not place advertising cookies before obtaining user consent in regions where consent is legally required.
For more detailed information, please review our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Provide and improve our travel-related content and services
- Respond to inquiries and contact requests
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you have given consent)
- Analyze website performance and user behavior
- Maintain website security
- Display relevant advertisements (e.g., Google AdSense, if enabled)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent
- Our legitimate interests in improving our website and services
- Compliance with legal obligations
Google Analytics & Advertising
Our website may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Other analytics or advertising tools
These services may collect information such as:
- IP address
- Cookie identifiers
- Browsing behavior on our website
This data helps us understand website usage and display relevant advertisements.
You can learn more about how Google uses data here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Advertising Disclosure
This website displays advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements help support the maintenance and development of our website.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s previous visits to this and other websites. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some pages on this website may contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you make a booking or purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend services and locations relevant to travelers.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:
- Travel partners
- External blogs
- Booking or tourism-related services
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (such as Google) may process data outside your country of residence. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR and applicable laws.
Data Protection & Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to:
- Protect personal data
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Secure website communications
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights (GDPR & KVKK)
Depending on your location, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Object to or restrict data processing
- Manage or withdraw cookie preferences
To exercise your rights, you may contact us at:
📧 contact@istanbultravelers.com
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:
Data Controller: Istanbul Travelers📧 lavasoftt@gmail.com
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