BAHAR TAŞKIN ÖZTÜRK

C. PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit this website or interact with our services.
By using this website, you agree to the terms described below.

2. Who We Are

This website is operated by Bahar Taşkın Öztürk, providing services in leadership development, coaching, keynote speaking, and strategic consulting.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

3.1 Information You Provide

  • Name and surname

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if shared)

  • Company name and role

  • Messages sent via contact forms

  • Newsletter subscription information

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Cookies and usage data

This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data only for the following purposes:

  • Responding to contact form submissions

  • Providing coaching, consulting, or speaking services

  • Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)

  • Improving website functionality

  • Ensuring site security and detection of fraud

  • Analyzing website traffic and performance

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or submit forms

  • Contract performance: When you engage our services

  • Legitimate interest: Website analytics and improving services

  • Legal obligation: Tax and accounting requirements

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely on GDPR-compliant servers.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, and alteration.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools, such as:

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)

  • Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Scheduling tools (e.g., Calendly)

  • Hosting providers (e.g., Squarespace)

These providers only process data according to our instructions and privacy standards.

8. Cookies

Cookies are used to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyze visitor behavior

You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to data processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request data portability

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact form submissions: up to 12 months

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe

  • Client-related data: as required by tax laws (usually 5–10 years)

11. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country, it will be protected under GDPR-compliant safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will always be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact

For questions regarding this policy, data usage, or your privacy rights, please contact:

Email: bahar@bahartaskinozturk.com
Website: www.bahartaskinozturk.com