TurkeyCharters.com (“we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how information may be collected and used when you visit our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through TurkeyCharters.com, how we use cookies and analytics technologies, and what happens when you follow links to third-party websites and booking platforms.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.
1. About TurkeyCharters.com
TurkeyCharters.com is an independent travel information and affiliate website focused on private gulet charters, yacht charters and catamaran experiences in Turkey.
We publish travel-related information and may link to third-party booking platforms, tour operators and service providers.
We do not directly operate charter vessels, process charter bookings or collect payments for third-party charter services through this website.
2. Information We Collect
We do not require visitors to create accounts or provide personal information to browse the general content of our website.
Depending on how you interact with the website, certain information may be collected automatically or voluntarily.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical and usage information may be collected, including:
- IP address or information derived from it.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- General geographic location, such as country or city.
- Pages visited and time spent on pages.
- Referring websites or traffic sources.
- Interactions with website content and links.
- Date and time of visits.
This information may be collected through Google Analytics and standard website technologies.
Information you voluntarily provide
If you contact us by email, we may receive information that you choose to provide, such as your email address, name and the contents of your message.
Please do not send sensitive personal or financial information unless it is genuinely necessary for your enquiry.
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to understand how visitors use TurkeyCharters.com and to improve the website.
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about website usage, including:
- Pages viewed and navigation activity.
- Approximate visitor location.
- Browser and device information.
- Traffic sources and referring websites.
- Interactions with website elements.
- Session and engagement information.
We use this information to understand website performance, identify popular content, measure traffic and improve the visitor experience.
Google may process information collected through Google Analytics in accordance with its own privacy policies and applicable terms.
For more information about how Google handles data, please read the Google Privacy Policy.
You can learn more about Google Analytics and its data practices in the Google Analytics safeguarding data help page.
You may also use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, where supported, to opt out of Google Analytics measurement.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
TurkeyCharters.com and third-party services used on the website may use cookies or similar technologies.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites operate, remember preferences, measure website usage and support other functionality.
We may use cookies or similar technologies for purposes such as:
- Website functionality and security.
- Understanding visitor activity through Google Analytics.
- Measuring traffic and website performance.
- Supporting affiliate-link tracking when visitors follow links to partner platforms.
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services rather than directly by TurkeyCharters.com.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features or third-party services.
Where required by applicable law, we will seek consent before using non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies.
5. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Booking Platforms
TurkeyCharters.com may contain affiliate links to third-party booking platforms, tour operators and travel service providers, including platforms such as Viator.
When you click an affiliate link, the third-party website may use cookies, tracking parameters or similar technologies to identify the referral and attribute a booking or transaction to our website.
These third parties may independently collect information from you, including personal details, contact information, payment details, booking preferences and other information necessary to provide their services.
Any information you provide directly to a third-party website is governed by that provider’s own privacy policy and terms.
We do not control the privacy practices, data collection, security measures or information handling procedures of external websites.
We encourage you to review the relevant privacy policy before providing personal information or completing a booking on a third-party platform.
6. How We Use Information
Information collected through our website may be used for purposes including:
- Operating, maintaining and improving our website.
- Understanding website traffic and visitor behaviour.
- Measuring content performance and visitor engagement.
- Identifying technical issues and improving website security.
- Responding to enquiries sent to our contact email.
- Understanding the effectiveness of affiliate links and referrals.
- Complying with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell visitors’ personal information to third parties.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information collected directly by us.
Information may be processed or shared in limited circumstances, including:
- With service providers that help us operate, maintain or analyse the website.
- Through Google Analytics and related Google services.
- When visitors voluntarily follow links to third-party booking platforms or service providers.
- When disclosure is required by law, regulation or a lawful request from an authority.
- When reasonably necessary to protect our rights, website security or legal interests.
Third-party providers may process information under their own privacy policies and contractual arrangements.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law.
Information collected through Google Analytics is subject to the data-retention settings configured in our Google Analytics account and Google’s applicable policies.
Emails and other correspondence may be retained for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries, maintain relevant business records or address legal obligations.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to help protect information associated with our website against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
10. International Data Transfers
TurkeyCharters.com is operated from Sri Lanka and may use third-party services, including Google Analytics and international booking platforms, that process information in other countries.
As a result, information associated with your use of the website may be processed or stored outside your country of residence.
Where applicable, third-party providers are responsible for their own data-processing arrangements and compliance obligations.
11. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These rights may include:
- Requesting access to personal information we hold about you.
- Requesting correction of inaccurate information.
- Requesting deletion of personal information, where applicable.
- Objecting to or restricting certain processing activities.
- Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent.
- Making a complaint to a relevant data protection authority.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings and use the Google Analytics opt-out option described in this policy.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the email address provided below.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests. Some rights may be limited by applicable legal requirements.
12. Children’s Privacy
TurkeyCharters.com is not specifically directed at children and is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information directly to us, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.
13. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, including booking platforms, charter operators and travel service providers.
These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies, terms and data-handling practices.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites.
You should review the privacy policy of any external website before submitting personal information or making a booking.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, analytics tools, affiliate relationships, business practices or applicable legal requirements.
Any changes will be published on this page, together with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, you can contact us at:
Email: hello@turkeycharters.com
Please use the subject line “Privacy Request” when contacting us about personal information or privacy matters.