Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 4, 2026
Introduction
Topkapi Museum ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website topkapimuseum.com.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter)
- Contact information (when using our contact form)
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- IP address (anonymized)
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Send newsletters (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries
- Improve our website and content
- Analyze usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Affiliate cookies: Track referrals to our booking partners
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
Our website may include links to third-party services:
- GetYourGuide: For ticket and tour bookings (affiliate partner)
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Google Fonts: For typography
These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this website are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. This helps support our website.
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to data processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]