Privacy Policy

1. Data We Collect

When you visit andreasmith, we may collect your name, email address, and usage data (pages visited, time on site, browser type) if you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment.

We also collect technical data such as IP address, device type, and referring URLs automatically via server logs and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to deliver and improve our content, respond to inquiries, send newsletters you've opted into, and analyze site performance.

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

3. Cookies

We use essential cookies (required for site function), analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics), and optional preference cookies.

You may manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via our Cookie Policy page.

4. Third Parties

We share data only with trusted service providers: Google Analytics (analytics), Mailchimp (email marketing), and our hosting provider. All processors are contractually bound to protect your data.

We do not sell your personal information to any third party.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data.
• Erasure — request deletion of your personal data ('right to be forgotten').
• Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Opt-out — California residents may opt out of any sale of personal information (we do not sell data).
• Withdraw consent — unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link in each email.

6. Data Retention

Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Comment data is retained as long as the post is published. Analytics data is retained for 26 months then automatically deleted.

7. Security

We implement SSL encryption, access controls, and regular security audits to protect your data. No method of transmission over the internet is 100{cd6b358def6ae11058588e7275d2f21562639827c64b87c7ebacb142ab5b057c} secure; we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information.

8. Children's Privacy

andreasmith is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our site. The 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected] or write to andreasmith, Istanbul, Turkey.