Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9.10.2025
Owner & Data Controller: Bülent Ziyagil
Website: https://www.urbanpause.art
Contact: bulent@urbanpause.art

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how I, Bülent Ziyagil, collect, use, and protect personal data through my photography website.The site showcases my original street and travel photography and offers visitors the option to subscribe to updates or contact me directly.

By using this website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is: Bülent Ziyagil, from Turkey.

3. Personal Data Collected

I may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact information: such as your name and email address when you subscribe to my mailing list or contact me.

  • Technical information: such as IP address, browser type, and browsing data (through cookies or analytics).

  • Usage information: including how you navigate and interact with the website.

No sensitive personal data is collected.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Your personal data is processed lawfully under Article 6 of the GDPR for the following purposes:

  • Newsletter subscription: to send you updates, news, or exhibition information (based on your consent).

  • Communication: to respond to inquiries or comments (based on legitimate interest).

  • Analytics: to understand website performance and improve visitor experience (based on legitimate interest).

You can withdraw your consent for any purpose at any time by contacting me or unsubscribing via the email link.

5. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and collect anonymous usage data through standard analytics tools (such as Google Analytics).
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Analytics data is collected in anonymized form and cannot identify individual users.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.Mailing list data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

Your data will not be sold, rented, or shared for marketing purposes.
If technical service providers (such as web hosting or email delivery platforms) process your data, they do so under strict data protection agreements in compliance with GDPR.
No data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless adequate safeguards are in place.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right to access – You can request a copy of your personal data.

  • Right to rectification – You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – You can request deletion of your data.

  • Right to restrict processing – You can limit how your data is used.

  • Right to data portability – You can request to receive your data in a structured format.

  • Right to object – You can object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.

  • Right to withdraw consent – You can withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at bulent@urbanpause.art. I will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.

9. Data Security

I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
While no website can guarantee complete security, I continuously monitor and maintain industry-standard safeguards.

10. Copyright and Image Usage

All photographs and content displayed on this website are the exclusive property of Bülent Ziyagil and are protected under international copyright law.

  • You may not download, reproduce, distribute, copy, alter, or use any image or content from this site for commercial or promotional purposes without my written permission.

  • Personal sharing (via social media links or website credits) is welcome, provided that proper credit to Bülent Ziyagil is included.

  • Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

11. External Links

This website may contain links to external sites or social media platforms. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

12. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect legal, technical, or business changes.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly.

13. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection practices, please contact:

📩 bulent@urbanpause.art
📍 Istanbul, Turkey]