Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Cyprus Guide CY ("we", "us", "our") operates the website cyprusguidecy.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.

This policy is provided in accordance with the Data Protection Law of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu) and general principles of data protection.

Cyprus Guide CY is operated by Muge Karatas, based in Northern Cyprus.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

• Contact information you provide voluntarily (name, email, phone number) when you contact us or request to be listed in our directory.
• Business information you submit for directory listings (business name, address, phone, website, description).
• Automatic data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected via standard server logs and analytics.
• Cookies: see our Cookie Policy for details.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To display directory listings of businesses and institutions in Northern Cyprus.
• To respond to your enquiries, listing requests, and communications.
• To improve our website, content, and services.
• To analyse website traffic and usage patterns.
• To send you communications about your listing, if you have requested one.

4. Legal Basis

We process your personal data based on your consent (when you submit a listing or contact us) and our legitimate interest in operating a directory website.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Business listing information (name, address, phone, website) is publicly displayed on our directory as intended when submitted.

We may share data with third-party service providers (e.g. web hosting, analytics) who process data on our behalf under appropriate data protection agreements.

We may disclose data if required by law or legal process.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data held by us.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Children

Our website is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised 'last updated' date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us.