Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

At TasteCompas, we take the security of your personal data very seriously. As the data controller, we process your personal data within the scope and limitations explained below.

2. Personal Data We Collect

The following personal data may be collected when you use our services:

• Identity Information: Name, surname, username
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number
• Location Data: Location data to show nearby venues (with your permission)
• Usage Data: Pages visited, search history, favorite venues
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system

3. Purposes of Data Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Account creation and management
• Providing and improving our services
• Offering personalized content and recommendations
• Providing customer support
• Fulfilling legal obligations
• Security and fraud prevention

4. Cookie Policy

Various cookies are used on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by your browser.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They are used for session management and security.
• Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to analyze visitor behavior.
• Functional Cookies: These are used to remember your preferences such as language and theme settings.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features may not work properly in this case.

5. Data Sharing

Your personal data is not shared with third parties except in the following cases:

• With authorized public institutions in case of legal obligation
• With our service providers (hosting, analytics, etc.) under confidentiality agreements
• With your explicit consent

6. Data Security

Technical and administrative measures are taken to ensure the security of your personal data. SSL encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits are implemented.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to know whether your personal data is being processed
• Right to request information if it has been processed
• Right to know the purpose of processing
• Right to know third parties to whom data is transferred
• Right to request correction if data is incomplete or incorrect
• Right to request deletion or destruction of data
• Right to object to results arising from automated analysis
• Right to claim compensation for damages due to unlawful processing

8. Data Retention Period

Your personal data is retained for as long as necessary for processing purposes and within legal retention periods. When you delete your account, your data will be deleted, subject to legal obligations.

9. Contact

You can contact us to exercise your rights or for any questions:

E-posta: privacy@tastecompas.com
Address: Istanbul, Turkey

10. Changes

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes. You can always find the current version on this page.