Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Özgür Öney (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, protects and processes your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or use our photography and production services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in compliance with KVKK (Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698) and, where applicable, GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation).

1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

1.1 Data Provided Directly by You

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company name
  • Project details when requesting a quote
  • Messages sent through contact forms

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on the website
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Media Files

For portfolio projects, model releases, or commercial photo/video work, visual materials may be collected only with explicit consent.

2. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide photography/production services
  • To prepare and send project proposals or quotations
  • To improve user experience and website performance
  • To manage customer relationships
  • To maintain legal and financial records
  • To enhance marketing, portfolio, and communication activities (with your explicit consent)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Your data may be processed based on:

  • Explicit consent (KVKK Art. 5/1)
  • Performance of a contract (service delivery)
  • Legitimate interest (business operations, analytics)
  • Legal obligations (accounting, tax regulations)

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure basic functionality
  • Analyze site traffic
  • Improve performance
  • Personalize your browsing experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

Your personal data may be shared with:

  • Legally authorized institutions
  • Trusted service providers (hosting, email services, analytics tools)
  • Third-party software providers (Google Analytics, form submission tools)

We never sell, rent, or misuse your data.

6. International Data Transfers

If your data is processed by third-party tools located outside Türkiye or the EU, such transfer is carried out:

  • Under GDPR-approved safeguards
  • With necessary technical and administrative security measures

7. Data Retention

We store your data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver our services
  • Fulfill legal obligations
  • Maintain business records

Upon request, your data can be deleted earlier unless legally required to retain it.

8. Your Rights Under KVKK and GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Request information about your personal data
  • Access and obtain a copy
  • Correct or update data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • File a complaint with KVKK or GDPR authorities

To exercise these rights, you may contact us at:

Email: info@ozguroney.com

9. Data Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure hosting
  • Limited access by authorized personnel only
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to external platforms (e.g., social media, portfolio hosting sites). We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these websites.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights:

Özgür Öney

Website: www.ozguroney.com

Email: ozgur@ozguroney.com