Last updated: 21 Temmuz 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how OnlineIzmir processes personal data when you visit the website, contact us or subscribe to the email newsletter. It is designed to reflect the transparency requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and, where applicable, Türkiye’s Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK).
1. Data controller and contact
Data controller: Mauro Pasquale Benigno, operator of OnlineIzmir
Website: https://onlineizmir.com/
Email: info@onlineizmir.com
2. Personal data we may collect
- Newsletter details: email address, first name, last name, phone number if provided, consent record and subscription data.
- Contact information and the content of messages you send us.
- Technical and security data such as IP address, browser, device, access time, error and security logs.
- Cookie and preference information used to operate, secure and improve the website.
3. Purposes and legal bases
- Operating and securing the website: legitimate interests and legal obligations.
- Responding to enquiries: steps requested before a contract, legitimate interests or legal obligations, depending on the request.
- Sending the newsletter: your consent. Subscription is voluntary and is not required to use the rest of the website.
- Keeping records and protecting legal rights: legal obligations and legitimate interests.
4. Newsletter and Mailchimp
Newsletter subscriptions are managed through Mailchimp. Information submitted through the form may be processed on our behalf to create and manage the subscription, deliver messages, handle unsubscribes and measure campaign performance.
5. International transfers
Mailchimp and other service providers may process data outside Türkiye or the European Economic Area, including in the United States. Where required, transfers are based on an applicable adequacy mechanism, contractual safeguards or another lawful transfer mechanism.
6. Recipients and service providers
Data may be shared with hosting, security, email-delivery, analytics and professional-service providers only to the extent necessary for the stated purposes, or with authorities when legally required. We do not sell personal data.
7. Retention
Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent, subject to limited records that may be kept to demonstrate compliance. Contact and technical records are retained only for the period reasonably necessary for their purpose and legal obligations.
8. Your rights
Depending on the law that applies to you, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability and information about processing. You may withdraw newsletter consent at any time without affecting processing carried out before withdrawal. Every marketing email should include an unsubscribe link.
9. Cookies and security
Necessary cookies may be used for operation and security. Optional analytics or marketing technologies should be used in accordance with the consent choices provided on the site. We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures, although no internet service can guarantee absolute security.
10. Children and changes
The newsletter is not intentionally directed at children who cannot provide valid consent under applicable law. This policy may be updated when services, providers or legal requirements change. The current version will be published on this page.
11. Contact
To exercise a privacy right or ask a question, contact info@onlineizmir.com. We may request information necessary to verify identity before responding.
