Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Purpose

This privacy policy reflects the importance that SifuMind places on the privacy of our users and the security of their personal data. Our aim is to transparently explain what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights users have regarding their personal information.

SifuMind is a multilingual digital platform offering content focused on personal development and psychology. Our users can register on the site, contribute content (such as tests, surveys, stories), and engage with various features. The confidentiality and protection of the data collected during these processes are of utmost importance to us.

This policy has been prepared to fulfill legal obligations, ensure user safety, and improve the quality of service. By visiting or registering on the site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Data We Collect

SifuMind may collect the following types of data to improve user experience, provide services, and maintain platform security:

  • Registration Information: Username, email address, and password (securely encrypted).
  • Content Interactions: Content shared by users such as tests, surveys, stories, and comments.
  • Contact Requests: Messages sent via contact forms or email communication.
  • Automatically Collected Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser information, session duration, and visited pages (collected anonymously via Google Analytics).
  • Cookie Data: Browser-based data such as preferences, session state, analytics, and advertising cookies (see the "Cookies" section for details).

All collected data is used solely for the purposes described above and is never shared with third parties without the user's consent.

3. Purposes of Data Usage

Collected data may be used on the SifuMind platform for the following purposes:

  • Account Management: Handling user registrations, session management, and ensuring account security.
  • Content Moderation: Reviewing and managing user-submitted content such as tests, surveys, stories, and comments.
  • Communication: Responding to questions or feedback submitted by users.
  • Platform Improvement: Analyzing user behavior to enhance the website’s content and structure (e.g., Google Analytics insights).
  • Advertising and Marketing: Improving the relevance of ads shown through services such as AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine, or similar platforms (based on cookies and user behavior).

User data is processed only for the legitimate purposes listed above and will never be used for any other purpose without user consent.

4. Sharing with Third Parties

SifuMind may share user data with third parties only in limited circumstances, such as legal obligations, collaborations with service providers, or to enhance user experience. The following cases apply:

  • Analytics Services: Anonymous data may be shared via tools like Google Analytics to better understand visitor behavior. These data do not contain personally identifiable information.
  • Advertising Networks: In the future, if services like Google AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine, or AdThrive are used, they may process anonymous data via cookies to serve personalized ads based on user behavior.
  • Legal Requirements: In cases required by law or regulations, limited data may be shared with authorized government bodies.

Data is never sold for commercial purposes and is not shared on a personal level without user consent. Any data shared with third parties is subject to their own privacy policies.

5. Cookies

SifuMind uses cookies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content and advertisements.

Cookies are small text files temporarily stored in your browser. They help us remember the pages you visit, your preferences, and session details. The types of cookies used on our website include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality and security of the site.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to anonymously analyze visitor behavior through tools like Google Analytics.
  • Advertising and Marketing Cookies: Used to tailor ads shown through services such as Google AdSense, Ezoic, or similar platforms to match user interests.

You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect the proper functioning of some features on the website.

6. User Rights

SifuMind respects the rights of users over their personal data and provides the necessary support to exercise those rights. In accordance with applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR, KVKK), users have the following rights:

  • Right to Information: To learn what personal data is collected and how it is used.
  • Right of Access: To access, review, and request a copy of their personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: To request corrections to incomplete or incorrect data.
  • Right to Erasure: To request the deletion of personal data within the legal framework ("right to be forgotten").
  • Right to Object: To object to the processing of data for specific purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: To withdraw any previously given consent (e.g., cookie consent).

Users may exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected]. Requests will be evaluated and responded to within the legally defined timeframes.

7. Data Retention Period

SifuMind retains collected personal data only for as long as necessary for the specified purposes. The data retention periods are defined as follows:

  • Account Data: Retained as long as the user's account is active. Upon account deletion, the data is permanently removed or anonymized.
  • User-Generated Content: Tests, surveys, stories, and other content shared by the user are retained as long as they remain published. If the user's account is deleted, related content may also be removed or anonymized.
  • Contact Records: User feedback and support requests are stored for a maximum of 1 year from the date of submission.
  • Analytics Data: Anonymous data collected via Google Analytics or similar services is stored according to the data retention policies of those providers (typically 26 months).

Data that becomes unnecessary, exceeds legal retention limits, or is requested to be deleted by the user will be securely removed from the system.

8. Content Responsibility and Moderation

On the SifuMind platform, users may contribute tests, surveys, stories, and other content after registering. These contributions are subject to a moderation process and are published only if they comply with the platform’s policies.

Users are solely responsible for the content they submit. SifuMind implements necessary control mechanisms to prevent the publication of illegal, misleading, hateful, or copyright-infringing content. However, it may not always be possible to review every piece of content in real time.

The platform reserves the right to remove any content without prior notice if deemed necessary. Users must refrain from sharing content that infringes upon the rights of others.

9. Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions, feedback, or requests related to our privacy policy or your personal data, you may contact us via the following email address:

[email protected]

Your requests will be reviewed and responded to as soon as possible within the legal timeframes.