Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Izmir Times . We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://izmirtimes.com .

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Sign up for newsletters or alerts
• Participate in surveys or contests
• Contact us via email or through our contact forms
• Comment on articles or participate in our community features

This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you provide.

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit the Site, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Referring URLs
• Pages viewed
• Time and date of visit
• Other anonymous usage data

How We Use Your Information

Personal Information

We may use your personal information to:

• Provide and maintain the Site
• Send you newsletters, alerts, and other communications
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Improve our content and user experience
• Administer surveys, contests, or other site features

Non-Personal Information

We use non-personal information to:

• Analyze site usage and trends
• Improve the Site and our services
• Monitor the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Enhance the user experience

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your use of the Site. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow us to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
• Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete them after they have been stored. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies and individuals that assist us in operating the Site and providing our services.
• Legal Requirements: When we are required to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent fraud, or protect against legal liability.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet or email transmission is ever fully secure or error-free. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@izmirtimes.com.