Last Updated: 2025-07-28
Effective: 2025-07-28
Our website address is: https://turkey-re.com.
1. Who We Are
Turkey-re.com is an independent platform providing shopping decision guides for global consumers and a publishing service for content creators.
2. Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments:
- We collect data shown in the comment form, IP address, and browser user agent to detect spam.
- An anonymized string (hash) from your email may be sent to Gravatar to check service usage. Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy.
- Approved comments display your Gravatar profile picture publicly.
Media
If you upload images:
- Avoid images with embedded EXIF GPS location data. Visitors can download and extract location info.
Cookies
| Scenario | Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaving comments | Name/email/website | 1 year | Avoid re-entering details |
| Login page | Session cookie | Until browser close | Test cookie acceptance |
| Logged-in users | Authentication | 2 days (14 days if “Remember Me”) | Maintain login |
| Screen options | Display settings | 1 year | UI preferences |
| Editing content | Post draft ID | 1 day | Recovery of unsaved content |
3. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.). These third-party services:
- Collect data as if you visited their sites directly
- Use cookies/tracking technologies
- Monitor interactions (especially if logged into their platforms)
4. Data Sharing
Mandatory Disclosures
- Password reset requests include your IP address in confirmation emails.
- Comments are processed by automated spam detection services.
Third Parties
| Recipient | Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Gravatar | Email hash | Profile verification |
| Cloud Security Providers | IP metadata | Spam prevention |
5. Data Retention
- Comments and metadata retained indefinitely for auto-approval of follow-up comments.
- Registered users: Profile data stored until account deletion (usernames cannot be changed).
- Backups: Some data persists in encrypted backups for up to 90 days.
6. Your Rights
If you have an account or left comments, you may:
✅ Export personal data we hold
✅ Request deletion (excludes legal/administrative retention)
✅ Rectify inaccurate information
Submit requests to: yaochao.lyc@gmail.com
7. Global Compliance
Cross-Border Transfers
Data may transfer to:
- US-based spam filters under GDPR Article 49(1)(b) contractual necessity
- Gravatar servers under EU-US Data Privacy Framework
8. Updates & Contact
We notify changes via:
- Website banners (30 days)
- Creator dashboard alerts
Contact our DPO:
Email: yaochao.lyc@gmail.com
EU/UK residents may lodge complaints with your local supervisory authority.