Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 28th May 2025

At TUNAY, protecting your personal data is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:

Ali Tunay Sara
Sigmaringer Straße 33
10713 Berlin, Germany
Email: contact@alitunaysara.com

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Your name, email address, or other details provided via contact form or direct communication.

  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior collected through server logs or analytics tools (if applicable).

  • Project Inquiries: Any information voluntarily provided regarding collaboration or freelance work.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries and messages.

  • To evaluate or discuss potential creative collaborations or projects.

  • To improve the performance and content of this website.

  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Your personal data is processed under the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): If you have voluntarily contacted us or opted in to receive communication.

  • Contractual Necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): When processing is necessary for pre-contractual measures or freelance work.

  • Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): For optimizing the website or responding to professional inquiries.

5. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze usage (e.g. Google Analytics, if implemented). You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.

Note: If you do not use cookies/analytics, replace this section with:
“This website does not use cookies or analytics tools.”

6. Portfolio Content and Copyright

  • Use of Media: This website showcases creative work, including images, videos, and other visual materials, as part of a personal portfolio. These works serve to demonstrate professional capabilities.

  • Ownership: All content on this website is the intellectual property of Ali Tunay Sara, unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized reproduction or commercial use is not permitted.

  • Client Concerns: If you are a featured client and would like to request changes or removal, please contact contact@alitunaysara.com.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Data may be shared with:

  • Technical service providers for hosting and maintenance.

  • Legal authorities when required by applicable law.

Data is not transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless adequate safeguards are in place.

8. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access: Receive a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Restriction: Request limited processing under certain circumstances.

  • Portability: Obtain your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Withdraw Consent: At any time, if processing is based on consent.

  • Lodge a Complaint: With a data protection authority, such as the BfDI.

10. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their respective privacy policies.

11. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. The current version is always available on this page.

12. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, please contact:

Ali Tunay Sara
contact@alitunaysara.com