Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how arda-akgul.com (the “Site”) handles information when you visit it. The Site is operated by Arda Akgül (“we”, “us”), an individual based in Ankara, Türkiye.

1. Information We Collect

Server logs

Like most websites, the hosting provider may record standard technical data with each request, including your IP address, browser type and version, referring URL, the pages you request, and the timestamp of the request. This data is used for security, abuse prevention, and aggregate traffic analysis. It is not used to build advertising profiles.

Information you send voluntarily

The Site does not host account registration or a server-side contact form. If you contact us by email or through linked professional profiles, we receive only what you choose to send, and we use it solely to respond and to maintain the conversation record.

Google Analytics

When you consent to analytics cookies, the Site uses Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID G-RY2DML1TZX) to collect information about how the Site is used, such as pages viewed, approximate region (country/city level from IP), device and browser category, and referrers. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies. Google processes this data on our behalf according to Google’s terms and Google’s Privacy Policy .

We do not use Google Analytics to collect information that directly identifies you (such as your name or email address), and we do not enable Google Analytics advertising features (remarketing, demographic reporting, or interest reports).

2. Consent Banner and Google Consent Mode

When you first visit the Site, a consent banner asks whether you allow non-essential cookies and measurement. Your choice is stored in a first-party preference cookie (ac_consent_v1) on your device for up to 365 days.

The Site implements Google Consent Mode v2. Until you give consent, signals default to:

• ad_storage: denied
• ad_user_data: denied
• ad_personalization: denied
• analytics_storage: denied

If you accept, these signals are updated to granted for the categories you allow. If you reject, they remain denied, and Google Analytics will not store or read analytics cookies. You can change your choice at any time via the Cookie settings link in the site footer.

3. Cookies

Strictly necessary / preference

This cookie is required to honor your consent selection; it does not track you across sites.

Analytics (only after consent)

No advertising or third-party marketing cookies are set by the Site. For full details, see the Cookie Policy .

4. Third-Party Services

Google Fonts requests are made to fonts.googleapis.com / fonts.gstatic.com and may transmit your IP address to Google. If you prefer to avoid this, you can block these domains in your browser; the Site will fall back to system fonts.

5. Legal Bases and Your Rights

Depending on your location, different legal frameworks may apply:

If you are in the European Economic Area, the UK, or Switzerland, we process:

• Preference cookie data and server logs on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a secure website;
• Analytics data only on the basis of your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. You may also withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

If you are a California resident, we do not “sell” or “share” personal information as those terms are defined under the CCPA/CPRA. No personal information is exchanged for monetary or other valuable consideration. You may still contact us to request deletion or know what data we hold.

Residents of other regions may have analogous rights; we will respond to verified requests to the extent applicable law requires.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Site is directed at a general audience and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

7. Data Retention

• Server logs: retained by the host for a short operational period (typically days to a few weeks).
• Consent preference cookie: up to 365 days on your device.
• Google Analytics data: retained per Google’s standard retention settings (up to 14 months), then deleted or aggregated.

8. Do Not Track and Browser Signals

The Site honors your consent choice through Google Consent Mode. Some browsers send Global Privacy Control (GPC) or Do Not Track signals; we treat a valid GPC signal as an opt-out of non-essential measurement where required by law.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be reflected on this page; continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised policy.

10. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

• Email: ardakgul4@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ardakgul

Related pages: Cookie Policy · Terms of Service