Legal Information

On this page, you can find information regarding the rules and legal information related to the pages you visit via the internet using the domain names ermanaktan.com, ermanaktan.com.tr, and ermanaktan.tr.

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This page was last updated on February 14, 2026.

Definitions

  • ERMAN AKTAN = The person using his own name and surname, who is considered the official responsible party and operator of the site,
  • SITE = The site accessible via the domain names ermanaktan.com, ermanaktan.com.tr, ermanaktan.tr, for which Erman Aktan is the payment/operation/legal responsible party,
  • PAGE = Content sections prepared for a specific purpose, accessible through one or more of the site addresses,
  • EXTERNAL SOURCE = Data obtained from another point or data source outside the site,
  • INTERNAL SOURCE = Data located as data in the site's database or as files on the disk,
  • SYSTEM = Software that runs within the pages and processes external or internal data to produce results,
  • DATA = Data created by Erman Aktan or the system on the site and made into an internal source,
  • CUSTOS = The operating system that prepares the pages and systems on the site for viewing by the end user,
  • USER = The person or software visiting the site.

Legal Basis

The sites are protected under the Turkish Electronic Communications Law No. 5809 and all applicable International Laws.

The content on the sites is protected under the Turkish Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works No. 5846 and all applicable International Laws.

Privacy

  • The data controller for this website is Erman Aktan. You can reach out via info [at] ermanaktan.com for any privacy-related inquiries.
  • When you use the guestbook, we process your name/alias and the content of your message. These are processed solely for the purpose of publishing your comments on the site and enabling public interaction.
  • Your data is processed based on:
    • Your Explicit Consent: By voluntarily filling out and submitting the form.
    • Data Made Public by the Subject: (GDPR Art. 9/2-e & KVKK Art. 5/2-d) Since you are publishing your message in a public-facing guestbook.
  • Your name and message will be visible to all visitors of the site. Your data is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is stored as long as the guestbook remains active or until you request its deletion.
  • Under GDPR (for EU residents) and KVKK (for TR residents), you have the right to:
    • Access your data and request a copy.
    • Request the deletion (right to be forgotten) or correction of your message.
    • Withdraw your consent at any time.
      To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided above.

When you visit the site, regardless of the page, the following information regarding your visit is taken into account. This is information transmitted to Custos by the device you used to make the visit, which is publicly available.

  • Your IP address,
  • Browser data (Name, version, system type)
  • Visit data (Page visited, date/time of visit, followed link(s))

When you visit the site, regardless of the page, no personal information is stored from you. No information other than the information listed above is collected without your knowledge. The site is a publicly accessible and free website accessible via the internet.

This anonymous information collected through the site is stored for the duration required by processing purposes and is not shared with anyone, remaining off the internet. This information will be shared with the relevant authorities in case of any violation of the rules.

If the site is taken offline for any reason, the stored data will be destroyed after the legal retention period.

Terms and Conditions

Citation Terms

  • Usage or quotation of content on the site other than the registered site by person(s) other than Erman Aktan is subject to permission. Requests regarding this matter can be made via email, telephone, SMS, social media, or verbal communication.
  • Quoting content on the site that is explicitly stated to be obtained from external sources is not permitted. Such content must be quoted directly from the original source.
  • Erman Aktan reserves the right to refuse quotation.

Commercial Terms

  • The site does not represent a commercial enterprise, institution, or headquarters.
  • It does not have a tax registration certificate and no commercial transactions such as sales, rentals, or open payments are conducted. Erman Aktan reserves the right to publish advertisements for external sources on the site and to enter into commercial agreements in this regard.
  • Erman Aktan is not obligated to inform the administrator if such a decision is made. Erman Aktan reserves the right to publish advertisements for the site in external locations and to enter into commercial agreements in this regard.

Content Terms

  • This site is a personal website. Erman Aktan publishes personal images, text, visuals, or multimedia data on the site. The site supports multiple languages, but content is not available in every language.
  • The site also strictly prohibits the publication of content related to betting, gambling, terrorism, politics, racism, pornography, substance abuse, abuse, or human rights violations.
  • Critical content may be found on the site and will be removed upon request.
  • The site may contain data belonging to third parties. This data is published with permission from the rights holders. Data will be removed from publication if there is uncertainty in rights matters.
  • There are sections within the site where the visitors express their own opinions on certain pages. The data in this group is content added to the site by individuals on their own initiative. If this content does not comply with the site terms, it will be removed directly.
  • Apart from the sections mentioned above, Erman Aktan is the only person authorized to add content to the site.
  • The vast majority of systems operating within the site have been prepared, coded, or divided by Erman Aktan. External systems are operated with permission from the rights holders.
  • The site may contain systems, pages, and/or data created by Large Language Model/Artificial Intelligence software. Erman Aktan reserves the right to make statements on this matter unless legally obligated to do so.
  • Blocking requests made by Large Language Model/Artificial Intelligence software or redirecting them to different sites/pages is at Erman Aktan's discretion.

Terms of Use

  • Blocking actions taken by the system on the site are the final action. Removing the block is not possible unless it is proven that the action was erroneous/incorrect.
  • External systems visiting the site may be directed or managed by Custos. Erman Aktan is not responsible for system errors arising from this situation. Ensuring the proper functioning of the systems is the responsibility of the system producer/user.

Reserved Rights and Matters Not Specified

There are no clauses other than the reserved rights stated above. Other matters not specified in this text are regulated and applied within the scope of the relevant laws.