Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11 August 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used and protected when you visit berkalan.com (the “Website”).

The Website is owned and operated by Berk Alan, an Istanbul-based film director and writer (“Berk Alan”, “I”, “me” or “my”).

  1. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, the data controller in relation to personal data processed through this Website is:

Berk Alan
İstanbul, Türkiye
E-posta: privacy@berkalan.com

  1. Information That May Be Processed

When you visit the Website, limited technical information may be processed automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • browser and device information
  • date and time of access
  • referring page
  • pages or resources requested
  • server and security log information

If you contact me voluntarily by email or through another communication channel, personal information you provide may also be processed, including:

  • name and surname
  • email address
  • company or professional information
  • the content of your message and correspondence

The Website is not intended to collect special categories of personal data through its public pages.

  1. Purposes of Processing

Personal information may be processed for the following purposes:

  • operating, maintaining and securing the Website
  • detecting and preventing technical problems, misuse or security incidents
  • responding to professional enquiries
  • evaluating potential projects and collaborations
  • maintaining professional and business communications
  • complying with legal obligations
  • establishing, exercising or defending legal rights

Personal information is not sold to third parties.

  1. Hosting and Technical Infrastructure

The Website is hosted and operated using third-party hosting and technical infrastructure.

Hosting and security providers may process limited technical information such as IP addresses, request information and server logs where necessary to operate, maintain and protect the Website.

  1. Embedded Videos and Third-Party Content

The Website contains portfolio videos and other embedded content provided by third-party platforms, including Vimeo and YouTube.

When embedded content is loaded or interacted with, the relevant third-party provider may process technical information such as your IP address, browser information, device information and information relating to your interaction with the embedded content.

Where technically available, privacy-enhanced configurations are used to reduce unnecessary tracking.

  1. Google Fonts and External Resources

The Website may load certain visual or technical resources from third-party providers, including Google Fonts.

When such external resources are requested, technical information such as your IP address and browser information may be transmitted to the relevant provider.

Where appropriate and technically practicable, external resources may be hosted locally in order to reduce unnecessary third-party requests.

  1. External Links

The Website contains links to external platforms and professional profiles, including services such as IMDb, LinkedIn, Instagram, Vimeo and other third-party websites.

These websites are operated independently. Their own privacy policies and terms apply when you visit them.

  1. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website is designed to minimise unnecessary tracking.

Technically necessary cookies or similar technologies may be used where required for Website functionality, security or embedded media.

Third-party embedded content may also use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with the relevant provider’s own policies.

More information is provided in the Cookie Policy.

  1. Analytics and Advertising

At the date of this Privacy Policy, the Website does not intentionally use behavioural advertising technologies or advertising profiling systems operated directly by Berk Alan.

If analytics, advertising or other non-essential tracking technologies are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy and the Cookie Policy will be updated and, where required by applicable law, appropriate consent mechanisms will be implemented.

  1. International Data Transfers

Some hosting, infrastructure, embedded-media or technology providers may process information using systems located outside Türkiye.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, such transfers will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and the legally required transfer mechanisms or safeguards.

  1. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was processed or where retention is required by applicable law.

Technical and security logs may be retained for limited periods necessary for security, troubleshooting and Website operation.

Professional correspondence may be retained for the duration of the relevant enquiry, project or professional relationship and for any additional period required for legal or legitimate record-keeping purposes.

  1. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss, misuse or destruction.

However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

  1. Your Rights Under Turkish Data Protection Law

Where Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”) applies, you may exercise your rights concerning your personal data as described in the Website’s KVKK Notice.

Please refer to:

berkalan.com/kvkk/

  1. EEA and GDPR Rights

Where the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) applies to the processing of your personal data, you may have rights including:

  • access to your personal data
  • rectification of inaccurate personal data
  • erasure of personal data in applicable circumstances
  • restriction of processing
  • objection to certain processing activities
  • data portability, where applicable
  • withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent
  • lodging a complaint with a competent supervisory authority

The applicability of these rights depends on the circumstances of the processing and the applicable law.

  1. Children’s Privacy

The Website is a professional portfolio and is not directed at children.

I do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the public areas of the Website.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the Website, technologies used or applicable legal requirements.

The most recent version will be published on this page together with its last updated date.

  1. Contact

For questions, requests or concerns relating to privacy or personal data:

Berk Alan
İstanbul, Türkiye
E-posta: privacy@berkalan.com