Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit Code Verses, our website dedicated to showcasing Turkey's architectural wonders. Our website is an informational resource that provides educational and factual content about mosques, palaces, and ancient cities in Turkey. We do not sell products or services, conduct e-commerce, or collect payment information. Our goal is to offer knowledge and insights to users while ensuring their privacy. We comply with international privacy laws, including GDPR (EU), CCPA, and other applicable regulations.
Information We Collect
We collect information to improve user experience and maintain the security of our informational website: Device and technical information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, time zone, and cookies. Usage data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, referring website or search engine, and interactions with content related to Turkish architecture. User-provided information: Email addresses or other details you voluntarily submit through subscription forms, contact forms, or surveys related to Code Verses. Cookies and similar technologies: Small files stored on your device to remember preferences, analyze site performance, and improve content delivery related to our architectural focus. We collect only the data necessary to maintain and improve our informational resource dedicated to Turkey's architectural heritage.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for the following purposes: Enhance the functionality and performance of our informational website dedicated to Turkish architecture. Analyze user behavior and site usage to improve content delivery related to mosques, palaces, and ancient cities. Detect and prevent security threats, misuse, or technical problems. Send newsletters, updates, or notifications if you have subscribed to our architectural content. Personalize content and recommendations based on general user interests in Turkish architecture (not for commercial advertising).
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these cases: With trusted service providers who assist in analytics, hosting, or technical support related to our architectural website. If legally required by authorities or for regulatory compliance. In anonymized or aggregated form for research, reporting, or website improvement related to Turkish architecture.
Third-Party Services and Advertising
Our informational resource may use analytics or advertising platforms like Google Analytics, Facebook Ads, or similar. These services may collect anonymized usage data. You can manage or opt out via: Google Ads Settings Facebook Ad Preferences Bing Ads Settings. These services help us understand and promote interest in Turkish architectural heritage.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies, pixels, tags, and beacons to: Ensure website functionality related to exploring Turkish architecture. Analyze site traffic and usage related to our architectural content. Personalize user experience for informational purposes related to Turkey's mosques, palaces, and ancient cities. You can control cookies via browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of the site related to personalized architectural exploration.
User Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights: Access your personal data related to our architectural website. Correct inaccurate information related to your interaction with Code Verses. Delete personal data where applicable related to your architectural exploration. Restrict or object to certain data processing related to your interest in Turkish architecture. Receive a portable copy of your data. For EU users, these rights are under GDPR; for California residents, under CCPA; and for other regions, under applicable local laws. Requests can be submitted via our contact form dedicated to Code Verses.
Data Security and Retention
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Data is retained only as long as necessary for the informational purposes of the website dedicated to Turkish architecture or to comply with legal obligations.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for users aged 13 and older (or the minimum age required by local laws). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us for deletion.
Do Not Track
We respect “Do Not Track” signals from browsers. However, these signals do not change our informational resource’s data practices beyond legal requirements.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website operations or legal requirements. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated on the website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via the contact form on the website or via the email address provided, specifically related to Code Verses and its content on Turkish architectural wonders.