Privacy Policy

Welcome to Burak Gökcens portfolio website! We appreciate your interest in our portfolio. At burakgoekcen.com, we prioritize the protection of your personal data and handle it confidentially in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act. This privacy policy outlines the data we collect, how we use it, and the purposes behind it. It is important to note that while we take measures to secure data transmission over the Internet, complete protection against unauthorized access cannot be guaranteed.

Data Collection

We collect personal data when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you fill out a contact form. Additionally, our IT systems automatically collect certain technical data, including internet browser information, operating system details, and timestamps, when you visit our website. This data collection occurs automatically upon entering our website.

Data Usage

We collect data to ensure the proper functioning of our website and may also analyze user behavior based on the information collected.

Your Data Rights

You have the right to obtain, free of charge, information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. Additionally, you have the right to request the correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. For any inquiries or concerns about data protection, please contact us. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

Third-Party Tools

While browsing our website, your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated for advertising purposes. This is primarily achieved through the use of cookies and tracking tools. The analysis of your browsing behavior is typically anonymous and requires your prior consent. For detailed information on this matter, please refer to the following sections of our data protection declaration.

We appreciate your trust in us and assure you that we handle your personal data with utmost care. If you have any further questions or require additional information about our privacy practices, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The data controller for this website is:

Burak Gökcen
Hohlsteinweg 1
6230 Brixlegg
Austria
Phone: +436643810123
Email: burakgoekcen@gmail.com

You can view our legal notice here. https://www.burakgokcen.com/legal

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding data protection, please do not hesitate to contact us.

You can contact the Austrian Data Protection Authority at the following address:

Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde
Barichgasse 40-42,
1030 Vienna
Austria / Europe

Telephone: +43 1 52 152-0

E-Mail: dsb@dsb.gv.at

We appreciate your visit to our website. As a general principle, you can browse our website without the need for registration or providing personal data. However, it's important to note that when using our website for informational purposes, certain personal data may be collected and processed automatically. This privacy policy provides an overview of the type, scope, purpose, and legal basis of data processing on our website.

Provision of our Website
When you access our website, your browser automatically transmits certain information to us, which is collected and stored in server log files. This information includes:

-Browser type and version
-Operating system used
-Referrer URL
-Host name of the accessing computer
-Time of the server request
-IP address

We do not merge this data with information from other sources. The legal basis for this data processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, which allows the processing of data based on legitimate interests. Our legitimate interests include providing and displaying the website, ensuring its technical operation, investigating and resolving errors, and maintaining security (e.g., addressing cases of abuse or fraud). Without this data, it would not be possible to use our website. We do not use this data to draw conclusions about your identity. Typically, this collected data is deleted after seven days, unless we require it for longer periods to fulfill the mentioned purposes.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, improve effectiveness, and enhance security. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer by your browser. Most of the cookies we use are "session cookies," which are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies may remain on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

You can configure your browser to notify you about cookie settings, accept cookies on a case-by-case basis, or disable cookies altogether. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website. While certain cookies necessary for electronic communication or requested functions (e.g., shopping cart) may be used without your consent, we only use cookies on your device with your consent, which can be given through the cookie banner displayed on our website. For more information on cookie categories and settings options, please refer to the cookie banner on our website.

Analysis Tools

To optimize our website's services and functions and offer the best possible user experience, we utilize visitor behavior analysis. This data processing aims to optimize our website based on user needs and provide important statistics regarding visitor numbers, distribution over time, popular content, and visit duration. It may also help determine if user profiles result from advertising efforts. User data is transmitted to various third-party providers for these analysis purposes, as described in detail in this privacy policy.

Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Google Analytics allows us to analyze user interactions on websites and apps, improving our services and enhancing the user experience. It provides statistics and reports that aid in understanding and tailoring our offerings.

Demographic Characteristics in Google Analytics

Google Analytics on our website utilizes the "demographic characteristics" feature, generating reports containing age, gender, and interests information of site visitors. This data is derived from Google's interest-based advertising and visitor data from third-party providers. The information cannot be attributed to a specific individual. You can deactivate this feature at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit data collection by Google Analytics using the steps outlined in the "Granting and revoking your consent" section.

IP Anonymization

We primarily record user interactions on our website using cookies, device/browser data, IP addresses, and website or app activities. Google Analytics also collects IP addresses to ensure service security and provide us, as the website operator

In addition to the informational use of our website, we provide various services and functions that require the collection of additional personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we use and handle this data.

Contact Form
If you reach out to us through email or a contact form, the information and contact details you provide will be stored by us for the purpose of addressing your inquiry and any follow-up questions.

We process your details to handle and respond to your contact inquiry in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. In certain cases, we may also share this information with affiliated companies or third parties. Additionally, we may store this information in our customer relationship management (CRM) system.

The data you provide in the contact form will be retained by us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to store it, or when the purpose of storing the data is no longer applicable (e.g., after completing the processing of your request). Mandatory legal obligations, such as retention periods, remain unaffected.

If you have any further questions or require clarification regarding the handling of your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us.

At our company, access to personal data is limited to individuals who require it for the stated purposes. We will only disclose your personal data to external third parties when necessary for processing or handling your request, when legally permitted, or with your consent.

External recipients may include affiliated companies or third-party service providers who assist us as processors in areas such as technical infrastructure and website maintenance. These processors are carefully selected and regularly audited by us. They are only authorized to use the data for the specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.

Additionally, there may be situations where we are obligated to transmit personal data to authorities and governmental institutions, such as public prosecutors, courts, or tax authorities, due to legal requirements. In such cases, the transmission is based on Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR.

As an individual whose personal data is processed, you have certain rights that you can exercise. These rights are designed to give you control over your personal data and ensure its protection. We are committed to respecting and fulfilling these rights. Below, we outline your rights as a data subject:

Right to Information: You have the right to obtain information about the personal data we hold about you, including details about its processing.

Right to Rectification and Erasure: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data and the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data in specific situations, such as when the accuracy of the data is contested or the processing is unlawful.

Right to Data Portability: If you have provided your personal data to us based on a contract or your consent, you have the right to receive that data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also request the transfer of your data to another data controller, where technically feasible.

Right to Object to Processing on Grounds of Legitimate Interest: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data by us when it is based on legitimate interests. We will cease processing your data unless we have compelling legitimate grounds that override your rights.

Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given your consent for the processing of your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority: If you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for your place of residence or the competent data protection authority.

Please note that these rights are subject to specific legal requirements, even if not explicitly mentioned above. If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, your rights as a data subject, or any consent you may have provided, please do not hesitate to contact us. To exercise any of the rights mentioned above, please use the contact details provided in Section 2 above. To ensure a smooth and efficient process, please provide sufficient information for us to identify you accurately.

Occasionally, it may be necessary to modify the content of this privacy policy. Hence, we reserve the right to make changes at any time. The revised version of the privacy policy will be published on this page. The applicable version of our privacy policy is the one in effect at the time of your visit. Last Updated: July 13, 2023