Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit https://muratertan.io (the “Site”), operated by Murat Ertan(“we”, “us”, “our”).

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data Controller

• Operator: Murat Ertan
• Website: https://muratertan.io
• Contact: contact_Murat_Ertan@protonmail.com

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Contact Form

When you submit a message, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content
• Inquiry type (if provided)
• Project timeline (if provided)
• Project budget (if provided)
• IP address (for abuse prevention)

This data is stored in our database (Supabase). When email notifications are enabled, a copy of the message fields may be transmitted to our email delivery provider (Resend) solely to deliver an internal notification to the site operator.

3.2 Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe, we collect:

• Email address
• IP address (for abuse prevention)

This data is stored in our database (Supabase).

3.3 Technical & Usage Data

We collect limited, anonymized usage data through Vercel Analytics, including:

• Page views
• Device and browser type
• Web performance metrics (Web Vitals)

This data does not identify you personally and is not used for advertising.

3.4 Authentication Data (Admin Only)

If you are the site owner or administrator, authentication is handled via Supabase Auth and session cookies or tokens may be stored for login purposes. This is not relevant to regular visitors.

3.5 Local Storage

We store your theme preference (light/dark mode) in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

• Respond to contact inquiries
• Provide requested services or information
• Send newsletters (if subscribed)
• Prevent abuse and spam (rate limiting via IP)
• Improve site performance and usability

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Legitimate interest: handling inquiries, preventing abuse and ensuring security, basic analytics.
• Consent: newsletter subscription. You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. Data Storage & Infrastructure

Your data is processed using:

• Vercel(hosting & analytics)
• Supabase(database & authentication)
• Resend (transactional email delivery for contact form notifications to the site operator, when configured)

These services may process data in the United States or other jurisdictions outside your country.

7. Data Retention

• Contact messages and newsletter data are retained indefinitely.
• Data is deleted upon user request.

We do not retain data longer than necessary for its intended purpose, subject to user control.

8. Data Sharing

We do not:

• Sell your data
• Share your data with advertisers
• Use tracking or remarketing pixels

Data is only processed by essential infrastructure providers (Vercel, Supabase, and Resend when contact email notifications are enabled). Message content submitted through the contact form may pass through Resend's systems only for the purpose of delivering that notification.

9. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party platforms such as LinkedIn, GitHub, and Medium. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including under GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing

To exercise these rights, contact us via the contact form or email contact_Murat_Ertan@protonmail.com.

11. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including secure hosting infrastructure, rate limiting and abuse prevention, and controlled database access. However, no system is completely secure.

12. Cookies & Tracking

This Site:

• Does not use advertising cookies
• Does not use third-party tracking pixels
• Uses only minimal, privacy-friendly analytics

Authentication cookies are used only for admin access.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected by revising the “Last updated” date on this page.

14. Contact

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

• Email: contact_Murat_Ertan@protonmail.com
• Or via the contact form on the Site