Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller & Contact

The data controller responsible for this website is the individual operator of akousa.net. For any privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us at:

• https://akousa.net/contact

2. Information We Collect

We are committed to minimal data collection. The information we may process falls into the following categories:

Automatically Collected Information

We process aggregate page-view and usage information through a self-hosted, cookieless analytics service. It does not create advertising identifiers or cross-site profiles.

Local Storage Data

Theme, language, and other interface preferences may be stored locally in your browser. This site stores no advertising preference or advertising identifier.

3. Analytics

We use a self-hosted, cookieless aggregate analytics service to understand site usage. It is the only analytics service on this site; no third-party analytics product measures your visit.

• The analytics service is self-hosted on our own infrastructure and sets no cookies
• It records aggregate page views, referrer, approximate country, and browser or device class — no cross-site or cross-device identifier is created
• Names, email addresses, and other directly identifying account data are never sent to it
• The site does not load an advertising network or share visit data with advertisers

4. Cookies & Local Storage

Only storage required for sessions and the preferences you choose is used.

5. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• To understand aggregate website traffic and usage patterns
• To improve website content, performance, and user experience
• To remember your preferences (theme, language)
• To ensure the technical functionality and security of the website

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data or share visit data with advertising networks. Data is disclosed only to service providers needed to operate requested features or where the law requires it.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: You may request information about what data, if any, we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: You may object to data processing at any time

8. Your Rights (KVKK)

If you are located in Turkey, you have rights under the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK, Law No. 6698). These include:

• The right to learn whether your personal data has been processed
• The right to request information about processing if your data has been processed
• The right to learn the purpose of data processing and whether it is used accordingly
• The right to know the third parties to whom data is transferred domestically or abroad
• The right to request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion or destruction of personal data
• The right to object to outcomes arising exclusively from automated data analysis
• The right to claim compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing

9. Data Retention

We retain data for the minimum period necessary to fulfill its purpose. The following table outlines our retention practices:

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• https://akousa.net/contact