Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 01, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how gurhandemirkan.com (“Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, protects, and shares information when you visit or use this website.

By using this Site, joining the members area, subscribing to emails, submitting a contact form, commenting where available, or otherwise providing information through the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through gurhandemirkan.com and does not apply to information collected through third-party websites, social media platforms, retailers, crowdfunding platforms, payment processors, or other services that are not controlled by us.

This document is a working draft and should be reviewed for legal compliance based on your specific website tools, email provider, analytics, advertising pixels, membership system, ecommerce setup, and applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

– your name;
– email address;
– account or membership information;
– contact form submissions;
– comments, messages, or feedback;
– newsletter preferences;
– information submitted when joining the members blog;
– information submitted in connection with contests, promotions, surveys, giveaways, or reader opportunities;
– any other information you choose to provide.

You may choose not to provide certain information, but doing so may prevent you from using some features of the Site, including the members blog, email updates, contact forms, downloads, or other interactive features.

2. Members Blog and Email Signup

gurhandemirkan.com may offer a free members area or members-only blog. Membership may require providing your name, email address, login details, or other information needed to create and manage your account.

We may use this information to:

– create and manage your membership;
– send you members-only updates;
– notify you about new members blog posts;
– provide behind-the-scenes content, previews, or announcements;
– send newsletters or author updates;
– manage your preferences;
– improve the Site and membership experience.

Membership is currently free unless otherwise stated. If paid memberships, digital products, merchandise, or other purchases are offered in the future, additional terms and payment-related privacy practices may apply.

3. Newsletter and Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or join the members area, we may send you emails about:

– new blog posts;
– members-only content;
– books, comics, children’s books, seasonal episodes, or other projects;
– Moons of Rokar;
– Trej and Cido;
– future story worlds;
– Kickstarter or crowdfunding campaigns;
– book launches, preorders, releases, or promotions;
– events, updates, or announcements.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us through the Site.

Transactional or administrative emails, such as account notices, password resets, or membership-related messages, may still be sent when necessary.

4. Usage Information Automatically Collected

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

– IP address;
– browser type;
– device type;
– operating system;
– referring and exit pages;
– pages viewed;
– date and time of visit;
– general location information;
– links clicked;
– site navigation activity;
– other technical or usage information.

This information helps us understand how visitors use the Site, improve performance, secure the Site, measure content interest, and maintain the website.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site may use cookies, pixels, embedded scripts, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

These technologies may be used to:

– remember user preferences;
– keep members logged in;
– operate website features;
– measure traffic and engagement;
– analyze how visitors use the Site;
– improve content and user experience;
– support advertising or retargeting, if used in the future.

You may be able to disable or limit cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled, including login or membership features.

6. Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand website traffic, visitor behavior, content performance, and general engagement.

Analytics providers may collect information through cookies or similar technologies and may process that information according to their own privacy policies.

Analytics information is generally used in aggregated or statistical form to improve the Site, content strategy, user experience, and marketing effectiveness.

7. Advertising and Retargeting

We may use advertising or retargeting services in the future, including platforms such as Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube, or other advertising networks.

These services may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to show ads to users who have visited the Site or interacted with our content.

If we use such tools, third-party advertising platforms may collect or receive information from the Site and use that information to provide measurement services or targeted advertising.

You may be able to control some advertising preferences through your browser settings, device settings, or the privacy settings of the applicable advertising platform.

8. How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect to:

– operate and maintain the Site;
– provide access to the members blog;
– send newsletters and updates;
– respond to messages or inquiries;
– improve website content and functionality;
– personalize your experience;
– manage accounts, memberships, or subscriptions;
– announce new books, comics, children’s books, episodes, campaigns, or other projects;
– promote author-related products, services, events, or campaigns;
– analyze website usage;
– protect the Site from misuse, fraud, or security threats;
– comply with legal obligations;
– enforce our rights, policies, or agreements.

9. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information in the ordinary sense of directly selling your name or email address to third parties.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site and related services, such as:

– website hosting providers;
– email newsletter providers;
– analytics providers;
– membership or login tools;
– spam prevention tools;
– customer support or contact form services;
– payment processors, if payments are later accepted;
– ecommerce, crowdfunding, or fulfillment providers, if applicable.

These service providers may access information only as needed to perform services for us.

We may also disclose information:

– when required by law;
– to comply with legal process;
– to protect our rights, safety, users, or property;
– to investigate fraud, abuse, or security issues;
– in connection with a business transfer, merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets;
– with your consent or at your direction.

10. Third-Party Websites and Platforms

The Site may link to third-party websites or platforms, including but not limited to:

– Amazon;
– Goodreads;
– Kickstarter;
– Instagram;
– Facebook;
– YouTube;
– TikTok;
– payment processors;
– book retailers;
– crowdfunding platforms;
– social media platforms;
– embedded video or media services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, policies, or security of third-party websites. When you leave gurhandemirkan.com, your activity is governed by the privacy policy and terms of the third-party site you visit.

11. Social Media

If you interact with us through social media platforms, those platforms may collect information about you according to their own privacy policies.

Comments, messages, likes, shares, follows, tags, and other social media interactions may be visible to others depending on your privacy settings and the platform’s rules.

We may use public interactions, comments, or messages to respond to you, engage with readers, or understand audience interest.

12. User-Submitted Content and Feedback

If you submit comments, messages, suggestions, ideas, feedback, reviews, or other content to the Site, you understand that such submissions may be used to respond to you, improve the Site, develop content, or manage communications.

Do not submit confidential, proprietary, sensitive, or private information through public comments or forms unless specifically requested.

Submission of ideas, suggestions, or feedback does not create any obligation for us to compensate you or use the submitted material.

13. Children’s Privacy

This Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13.

Although some books or content discussed on the Site may be appropriate for children or families, the Site itself, including membership features, contact forms, and newsletter signup, is intended to be used by adults or with parental/guardian involvement.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Minors should use this Site only with the involvement and permission of a parent or guardian.

14. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information collected through the Site.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information submitted through the Site.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information if you create a member account.

15. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

– operate the Site;
– provide membership access;
– send emails if you remain subscribed;
– respond to inquiries;
– maintain records;
– comply with legal obligations;
– resolve disputes;
– enforce agreements;
– protect the Site and our rights.

You may request deletion of your personal information as described below, subject to legal, security, or operational limitations.

16. Accessing, Correcting, or Deleting Your Information

You may request to access, correct, update, or delete personal information you have provided to us.

You may also unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in an email.

To request access, correction, or deletion, contact us through the contact form on gurhandemirkan.com or by using the contact information listed at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Please note that deleting information may prevent you from using certain Site features, including the members blog.

17. U.S. State Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, applicable state privacy laws may give you certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include the right to:

– request access to personal information collected about you;
– request correction of inaccurate personal information;
– request deletion of personal information;
– request information about how personal information is used or shared;
– opt out of certain targeted advertising or data sharing, if applicable;
– appeal a privacy rights decision, where required by law.

These rights may apply only to residents of certain states and only when applicable legal thresholds are met.

If you wish to submit a privacy-related request, contact us using the contact information below.

18. California Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California privacy laws, depending on how the Site operates, the type of information collected, and whether applicable legal thresholds are met.

California residents may have the right to request information about:

– categories of personal information collected;
– categories of sources of personal information;
– purposes for collecting or using personal information;
– categories of third parties with whom information is shared;
– specific pieces of personal information collected;
– deletion or correction of personal information;
– whether personal information is sold or shared for certain advertising purposes.

If the Site uses advertising or analytics technologies that qualify as “sharing” under California privacy law, additional disclosures or opt-out mechanisms may be required.

California residents may submit privacy-related requests by contacting us through the contact information below.

19. Texas Privacy Notice

If you are a Texas resident, you may have certain privacy rights under Texas privacy law when applicable legal requirements are met.

These rights may include the right to:

– confirm whether personal data is being processed;
– access personal data;
– correct inaccuracies in personal data;
– delete personal data;
– obtain a copy of personal data in a portable format, where applicable;
– opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, or certain profiling, if applicable.

If you wish to submit a Texas privacy-related request, contact us using the contact information below.

20. Email Marketing Compliance

We aim to send emails only to users who have subscribed, joined the members area, requested updates, or otherwise provided permission.

Marketing emails will include a method to unsubscribe. After you unsubscribe, we may still send non-marketing communications related to your account, membership, transactions, or legal notices.

21. International Visitors

If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Privacy laws in those locations may differ from the laws of your country.

22. Limitation of Liability

The Site and its content are provided for informational, promotional, author-related, and entertainment purposes.

We make reasonable efforts to keep the Site available and secure, but we do not guarantee that the Site will always be available, error-free, uninterrupted, or free from harmful components.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site.

23. Copyright and Site Content

Unless otherwise stated, the text, artwork, images, characters, names, logos, designs, stories, books, comics, children’s book materials, worldbuilding materials, blog posts, and other content on the Site are owned by or licensed to Gurhan Demirkan.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, display, modify, publish, transmit, sell, or exploit Site content without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.

24. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

You should review this page periodically for updates.

25. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your information, or your privacy choices, please contact us through the contact page.