Privacy Policy & KVKK / GDPR Compliance

1. Data Controller Identification

Bursamız (bursamiz.com) is an independent digital city guide dedicated to promoting Bursa's cultural heritage, walking routes, and local merchants. Personal data collected via our platform is safeguarded in compliance with Turkish Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data ("KVKK") and the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").

2. Personal Data We Collect & Process

We only collect minimal personal data strictly necessary to provide an enriched city exploration experience and facilitate requested interactions:

• Newsletter Subscription: Your email address and language preference solely used to deliver curated travel guides and cultural event digests.
• Merchant & Business Inquiries: Business name, contact person, phone number, email address, address, and showcase photographs.
• Reviews & Star Ratings: The nickname/display name, optional email, and public review text submitted for cultural venues.
• Contact & Feedback Messages: Name, email address, subject, and message content submitted via our contact channel.

3. Cookie Policy & Preferences

Cookies are small text files stored on your device through your browser when you visit our website. Our cookie usage includes:

You can adjust, clear, or block cookies at any time through your browser preferences.

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

To ensure our digital city guide remains free and accessible worldwide, we partner with Google AdSense and authorized third-party ad networks:

• Google & Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our site or other websites across the Internet.
• Personalized Ads: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized ads based on browsing history.
• Opting Out of Personalization: Users may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings (google.com/settings/ads) or aboutads.info.

5. Commitment to Data Privacy

User privacy is our foundational principle. Contact details and personal data submitted through newsletters or contact forms are never sold, rented, or transferred to third-party commercial brokers.

6. Your Rights Under KVKK & GDPR

Under KVKK Article 11 and relevant provisions of the GDPR, you retain the right to:

• Learn whether your personal data is being processed,
• Request detailed information regarding the processing,
• Request correction of incomplete/inaccurate data or complete erasure,
• Unsubscribe from newsletter emails instantly with a single click.