Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

Welcome to Notes by Meltem. This website is a personal publication exploring ideas, culture, and technology. I respect your privacy and want to be transparent about how data is collected and used here.

1. Data Collection

This site collects limited information through:

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – to understand general traffic patterns such as page views, time spent on the site, and popular posts.
• Google Tag Manager (GTM) – to manage analytics and marketing tags efficiently.
• Email subscriptions – if you sign up to receive updates, your email address is securely stored and processed by Ghost’s membership system.

No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, by subscribing).

2. Cookies

Analytics tools may use cookies to understand user activity and improve website performance.
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time if you prefer not to be tracked.

3. Email Subscriptions

When you subscribe, your email address is used only to send updates related to this publication.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email, or by contacting me directly at meltembirogul@pec.it.

4. Data Sharing

I do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal information.
Data is shared only with trusted third parties (such as Google Analytics) for performance and reporting purposes.

5. Your Rights

If you are based in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

• Access the data collected about you.
• Request correction or deletion of that data.
• Withdraw consent for data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact me at meltembirogul@pec.it.

6. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect new tools, analytics, or legal requirements.
Any changes will be published on this page, and the “last updated” date will be revised accordingly.