PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: August 7, 2025

At Trip Tip Turkey (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information when you visit https://www.triptipturkey.com (“Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type and version

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Device type and operating system

  • Referral sources

    This information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools to help improve our website’s performance.

    b) Personal Information (Only if provided voluntarily)

    • Name or nickname

    • Email address (e.g., when you contact us or leave a comment)

    • Voluntary contributions (e.g., via donation forms)

      We do not require user registration, and we do not collect personal data unless you choose to share it with us.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Understand website usage and improve content

  • Respond to inquiries or feedback

  • Monitor and enhance website security

  • Process voluntary donations (via secure third-party platforms like PayPal or Stripe)

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Analytics

Our Site uses cookies to enhance user experience. These are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze traffic and improve usability.

We use tools such as:

  • Google Analytics (with anonymized IP)

  • Jetpack Statistics or similar WordPress plugins

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to:

  • Process donations (e.g., GiveWP, PayPal, Stripe)

  • Monitor site performance

  • Embed social media content or maps (e.g., Instagram, YouTube, Mapbox, Google Maps)

These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Children’s Privacy

Trip Tip Turkey is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.

Data Security

We implement basic technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain non-personal data for analytical purposes. If you voluntarily provided your email or contact details, we retain that data only as long as necessary for communication and record-keeping.

You may contact us to request deletion of your personal data.

Your Rights (GDPR and Global Standards)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Object to data processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: triptipturkey@gmail.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

We recommend reviewing this page periodically.