Effective Date: March 29, 2026
Last Updated: March 29, 2026
Welcome to makarna.info (referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website located at https://makarna.info, particularly in compliance with Turkish personal data protection laws (KVKK No. 6698) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site.
1. Data Controller
In accordance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (“KVKK”), the data controller is:
Makarna.info
Email: contact@makarna.info
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Data You Provide Voluntarily: When you subscribe to a newsletter, comment on an article, or contact us via a form, we may collect your name, email address, and any details you include in your message.
- Automatically Collected Data: When you visit the Site, our servers automatically collect standard information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, time and date of visit, and approximate geographic location (e.g., city/country).
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] section below.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (KVKK & GDPR)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Explicit Consent: For sending marketing emails or storing non-essential cookies.
- Legitimate Interests: For website security, analytics, and improving our content.
- Performance of a Contract: When you interact with us via comments or inquiries.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: When required by Turkish law or EU regulations.
Under KVKK Article 5, we process your data for the purposes outlined below, provided it is necessary for the establishment or performance of our contract, or for our legitimate interests.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website.
- Respond to your comments, questions, and provide customer service.
- Send you newsletters or updates (only if you have opted in).
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends (via analytics tools).
- Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience. By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., WordPress session cookies).
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site.
- Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences (e.g., comment settings).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share data only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors (e.g., hosting providers, email marketing platforms, analytics providers) who assist in operating the Site, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation (including Turkish judicial authorities or KVKK Board).
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law (e.g., for tax or legal compliance).
- Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.
- Newsletter Subscribers: Data is retained until you unsubscribe.
8. Your Rights (KVKK Article 11 & GDPR)
If you are located in Türkiye or the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to know whether your data is processed.
- Right to request information about the processing activities.
- Right to learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used appropriately.
- Right to know third-party recipients in Türkiye or abroad.
- Right to request rectification if data is incomplete or incorrect.
- Right to request erasure (the “right to be forgotten”).
- Right to object to processing (e.g., for direct marketing).
- Right to data portability (GDPR only).
- Right to withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [Insert your email address] . We will respond within 30 days as required by KVKK and GDPR.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
10. Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., recipes, product reviews). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to delete it.
12. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Site from outside Türkiye, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Türkiye, where our servers are located. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under KVKK or GDPR, please contact us:
Makarna.info
Email: Email: contact@makarna.info