Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 8, 2025
TL;DR: This website respects your privacy. We don't track you, collect personal data, or use invasive analytics. RSS feeds are anonymous, and external newsletter subscriptions are managed by Substack.
Information We Collect
What We Don't Collect
- Personal information
- Email addresses (except through external services)
- Browsing behavior or tracking data
- Cookies for tracking purposes
- Analytics or user profiling data
What We May Collect
- Server logs: Standard web server logs may temporarily store IP addresses, user agents, and timestamps for security and performance purposes
- Theme preference: Your dark/light mode preference is stored locally in your browser only
Third-Party Services
Newsletter (Substack)
If you subscribe to our newsletter through Substack, your email address and subscription preferences are governed by Substack's Privacy Policy. We do not have access to your personal information beyond what Substack provides for newsletter distribution.
RSS Feeds
RSS feed subscriptions are anonymous. We cannot track or identify RSS subscribers.
External Links
This website contains links to external websites including social media platforms, academic resources, and other websites. These external sites have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.
Data Storage and Security
- This website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages
- No personal data is stored in databases
- Theme preferences are stored locally in your browser using localStorage
- We do not use cookies for tracking or analytics
Your Rights
Since we don't collect personal data, there's nothing to delete, modify, or export. However, you have the right to:
- Browse this website without providing any personal information
- Clear your browser's localStorage to reset theme preferences
- Contact us with privacy concerns
Children's Privacy
This website does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13 years of age.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last modified" date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: info@gokhanturhan.com
Privacy by Design
This website is built with privacy in mind. We believe in minimal data collection, transparency, and giving you control over your browsing experience. No trackers, no analytics, no unnecessary data collection.