Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 29, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Bildirchin.com ("Company," "we," "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of users ("you," "your"). This policy has been prepared in accordance with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register on our site, create a profile, or contact us, we may collect the following information:

Account information: Name, username, email address, password (stored in encrypted form)
Profile information: Profile picture, bio, social media links, date of birth
Content data: Articles, comments, likes, and other user-generated content you publish
Contact information: Messages you send through our contact form

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, the following information is collected automatically:

Device information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, screen size
Usage data: Pages visited, click behavior, time spent on site, referral source
Location data: Approximate location based on IP address (city level)
Cookies and similar technologies: Session identifiers, user preferences (see our Cookie Policy for details)

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

Service provision: Creating and managing accounts, delivering our services
Service improvement: Improving site functionality and user experience
Personalization: Providing content and recommendations tailored to you
Communication: Sending account notifications, updates, and support messages
Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Analytics: Understanding site usage statistics and optimizing our services
Legal obligations: Storing and sharing data as required by law

3. Information Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

With your consent: When you have given explicit permission
Service providers: With hosting, analytics, and email service providers (only the minimum data needed to provide the service)
Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or official request from law enforcement
Rights protection: When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Bildirchin.com

We never sell your personal information to third parties for advertising purposes.

4. Data Retention

Account data: Retained for as long as your account is active. All personal data is deleted within 30 days after account deletion.
Usage data: Retained in anonymized form for up to 24 months
Contact messages: Retained for 12 months
Legal obligations: Retained for the period required by law (e.g., tax regulations)

5. Data Protection

We implement the following technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Password hashing using bcrypt algorithm
Regular security audits
Employee access limited by the principle of least privilege
Regular backup and recovery procedures

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR and applicable local laws, you have the following rights:

Right of access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure ("Right to be forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data
Right to restriction of processing: Restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object: Object to the processing of your data
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email privacy@bildirchin.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Bildirchin.com is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13. If we learn that a child's data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored on servers located in secure data centers. Our service providers may be located in other countries. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions) are in place.

9. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on the site. Changes take effect once published on the site.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

Email: privacy@bildirchin.com
Contact form: Contact page

If you believe your data is not being processed correctly, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.