Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how Nazmi Uzunov ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, stores and protects information when you visit nazmiuzunov.com (the "Website"). This Website is a personal website publishing articles, books, videos, business observations, technology commentary, investment-related reflections, and life observations between Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

By using this Website you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy.

Information I May Collect

I may collect limited personal information in the following circumstances:

• Contact form submissions: If a contact form is provided, I may collect your name and email address when you voluntarily submit a message.

• Newsletter or email subscriptions: If a newsletter feature is enabled, I may collect your email address to send occasional updates about new content.

• Analytics data: I may use basic analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or privacy-friendly alternatives) to understand how visitors interact with the Website. This may include anonymised data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites, browser type, device type and approximate geographic location.

• Cookies: The Website may use cookies and similar technologies. Please see the separate Cookie Policy for details.

How I Use Your Information

Any personal information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to messages or enquiries you send via the contact form.

• To send newsletter updates if you have opted in.

• To understand how the Website is used and to improve its content and performance.

I will never sell, rent or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Where I process personal data, I rely on one or more of the following lawful bases under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR):

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for me to process your personal data for a specific purpose, such as subscribing to a newsletter.

• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for my legitimate interests (for example, understanding how the Website is used) and those interests are not overridden by your rights.

Data Retention

I retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above. Contact form messages are retained for a reasonable period and then deleted. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

If you are located in the United Kingdom, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data I hold about you.

• The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.

• The right to request deletion of your personal data.

• The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

• The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.

• The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below.

Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external website you visit.

Children's Privacy

This Website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, you may contact me at: hello@nazmiuzunov.com