Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy establishes the principles for the collection, use, and protection of personal information of users at kerimusta.com. Every user visiting our website is deemed to have accepted this Privacy Policy.
KVKK Disclosure Text
Data Controller: As Kerim Usta (personal site), we have the capacity of data controller within the scope of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK).
Purposes and Legal Reasons for Processing Personal Data:
- Cookies: To improve site experience, perform traffic analysis (KVKK Article 5/2-f – Legitimate Interest)
- Comments: To enable site interaction, prevent spam comments (KVKK Article 5/1-c – Public Interest)
- Contact Forms: To respond to you (KVKK Article 5/1-f – Legitimate Interest)
- Real-time Online User Data: Site statistics, security (KVKK Article 5/1-f – Legitimate Interest)
- Subscription Data: To notify about new content (KVKK Article 5/1-a – Explicit Consent)
Data Security: Your personal data is protected with technical and administrative measures against unauthorized access.
Your Rights Under KVKK Article 11:
- Learn whether your personal data is processed,
- Request information if processed,
- Request deletion or destruction of your data,
- Object to automated decision-making that produces legal effects concerning you.
1. Information and Disclaimer
- The information presented on this site is compiled from various sources and is for general informational purposes only. It is not definitive or verified information.
- Content does not replace professional consultation or official sources.
- kerimusta.com is not responsible for any consequences resulting from actions based on information on our site. Please refer to primary sources for your official transactions.
2. Data We Collect
a. Comment Data:
- When visitors comment, information such as name, email address, and IP address is collected
- This information is used for technical purposes like spam prevention
b. Statistical Data:
- Jetpack Services (WordPress.com): Our site uses the Jetpack package provided by Automattic (WordPress.com). This package supports various functionalities in addition to collecting anonymized statistical data about site traffic. The operation of Jetpack may include technical API calls to
public-api.wordpress.comand cookies associated with these calls. These cookies are used for the technical operation, security, and authentication of the service. While Jetpack’s statistics mode respects privacy, general Jetpack services may use such technical cookies for performance and security purposes. - Google Analytics: Uses cookies (such as
_ga,_gid, andar_debugfor diagnostic purposes) to analyze visitor behavior. IP addresses are anonymized. The Analytics code may load in different ways on various parts of the site, and this may be affected by ‘third-party cookie’ restrictions in some browsers. - Google Tag Manager (GTM): We use the Google Tag Manager service for cookie and tag management on our site. GTM helps us manage codes for other analytics tools like Google Analytics and does not use its own cookies.
c. Real-time Online User Data:
- KerimUsta Live Online Plugin: To display real-time online user count on our site, your IP address is temporarily stored with the last octet hidden (e.g., 192.168.1.100 → 192.168.1.0) for 2 minutes.
- This data is used only for statistical purposes and is automatically deleted after 2 minutes.
- It is not used for any personal purposes or shared with third parties.
d. Subscription Data:
- When you choose email subscription, only your email address is stored
- You can unsubscribe at any time – with just one click!
e. Cookies (Web’s Little Helpers):
Our site uses cookies for the following purposes. You can manage your preferences under KVKK and GDPR through the ‘Cookie Preferences’ panel displayed on the page.
- Mandatory Cookies: Necessary for the site to function technically.
- Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics, GTM): Helps us analyze site traffic and user behavior anonymously.
- Our preference cookie (30 days) – our little helper that remembers your choices
- We DON’T use Jetpack cookies – special privacy respect mode for you
3. User Rights (KVKK & GDPR) – Your Rights Matter to Us!
Under KVKK and GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Learn which of your personal data is processed
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (Right to be Forgotten)
- Right to Object: Object to data processing activities
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw given consent at any time
To exercise your rights, you can contact us through our contact page.
4. Email Subscription – Only As Much As You Want…
Your choice:
- ️If you love our articles – subscribe, get new ones in your email
- If you just want to read – don’t subscribe at all, read with same quality
Subscription advantages:
- Instant notification of new articles
- Save time – no need to check our site
- Exclusive content (may be available in the future!)
- NO Spam – only new content notifications
Subscription = Just get notifications, relax!
5. Use of Personal Information
kerimusta.com may use users’ personal information for the following purposes:
- Improving site content and increasing service quality
- Measurement and analysis studies
- Preventing spam and security threats
- Responding to requests from judicial and administrative authorities
Note: We do NOT use data for advertising and marketing purposes on our site.
6. Data Storage and Protection
kerimusta.com takes necessary technical and administrative measures to ensure the security of users’ personal information. However, kerimusta.com cannot be held responsible for data losses arising from unforeseen circumstances such as cyber attacks.
7. Sharing of Personal Information
Personal information will not be shared with third parties without the user’s explicit consent. Information sharing with judicial and administrative authorities may be made in case of legal obligation.
8. Data Security – Global Standards
With the international services we use, your data is secure worldwide:
- Jetpack (WordPress.com) – One of the world’s largest web platforms, with global standards in data security
- Google Analytics – Reliable analysis system used by millions of sites worldwide
- Google Tag Manager (GTM) – Google’s tag management system that helps us manage data flow securely
All of them:
- Use advanced encryption
- Comply with international security standards
- ️ Protected by data protection agreements
- Used only for anonymous statistics or temporary security purposes
Your data is secured by global privacy standards and advanced encryption.
9. Use of Cookies
kerimusta.com uses cookies to improve user experience and collect statistical data. Users can block cookies by changing their browser settings or manage their preferences through the cookie banner.
10. Links to Other Websites
Some content on this site (videos, articles, etc.) may be embedded from other websites. These sites may collect data about you and use cookies. kerimusta.com is not responsible for the privacy policies of these sites.
11. Changes
- kerimusta.com reserves the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. The policy will be announced to users when updated.
- To ask questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us.