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Privacy policy

Data controller

The operator of istambulmetro.com is responsible for the processing of personal data. For privacy matters, use the contact form.

What data we collect

  • Contact form: name, email address and message — only when you submit the form, and only so we can reply.
  • Server logs: IP address, browser, requested page and time — kept temporarily for security reasons.
  • Cookies: see our cookie policy.

Purposes

  • Replying to contact-form messages.
  • Site security (protection against spam and attacks).
  • Aggregate visit statistics (without identifying individuals).

Legal basis

Processing is based on your consent (contact form) and on our legitimate interest in running and protecting the site — under the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK) and the relevant EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Retention

Form messages are kept for a maximum of 24 months. Server logs rotate every 30 days.

Third parties

We do not sell or share personal data with advertisers. The site uses the following technical services:

  • Cloudflare (CDN and security) — processes IP addresses to protect the site from abuse.
  • Google reCAPTCHA — in the contact form.
  • Google AdSense — may display ads; personalisation settings are managed in your Google account.

Your rights

You have the right to access, rectify and erase your data, to restrict processing and to withdraw your consent at any time. You may also lodge a complaint with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (kvkk.gov.tr).

Security

The site uses HTTPS and modern security headers.

Last updated: 2026

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