Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways to provide accurate meteorological forecasts, localized tourist guides, and seamless digital services:

• Automatically Collected Technical Data: When you browse Antalya Weather, our servers automatically log standard web requests, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, timestamps, and general geographic location (e.g., city or region) to serve the nearest district's weather forecast.
• User-Provided Information: When you create an account, register as a member, bookmark favorite places, submit a review, or contact our support team, we may collect your name, email address, profile credentials, and any messages or feedback you submit.
• Cookies and Local Storage: We use cookies and browser local storage to remember your user preferences (such as temperature units in Celsius/Fahrenheit, preferred language, favorite districts, and theme settings) and to ensure smooth site navigation.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following legitimate operational purposes:

• To deliver real-time district-by-district weather forecasts, 14-day trends, and radar information across all 25 districts of Antalya.
• To provide live Mediterranean sea surface temperatures, wave heights, and beach condition reports.
• To facilitate 24/7 taxi transfer fare calculations and direct users to official app stores (iOS App Store & Google Play Store).
• To curate, verify, and display local businesses, hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions.
• To monitor, analyze, and optimize website speed, security, and user experience.
• To respond promptly to user inquiries, bug reports, and support requests sent to [email protected].

3. Third-Party Services & Data Processors

We collaborate with trusted third-party technology providers to deliver our services:

• Meteorological Data APIs: Weather forecast data is processed through open meteorological APIs (e.g., Open-Meteo, ECMWF, GFS). Coordinate queries are sent anonymously without transmitting personally identifiable information.
• Interactive Maps: Map visualizations are rendered using OpenStreetMap and Leaflet map tiles.
• App Distribution: Direct links to our mobile application are hosted on Apple Inc. (App Store) and Google LLC (Google Play Store), which operate under their respective privacy policies.
• External Business Links: Our directory features direct links to external hotel websites, restaurants, and social profiles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external third-party websites.

4. Cookies Policy & Preferences

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Antalya Weather utilizes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for secure login sessions, user authentication, and basic site functionality.
• Functional / Preference Cookies: Save your custom preferences, such as default Antalya districts and temperature units.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand aggregated traffic patterns without identifying individual users.

You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some interactive features may not function properly without essential cookies.

5. Data Protection & User Rights (GDPR & KVKK Compliance)

In accordance with global data protection laws (including the EU General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR and the Turkish Law on the Protection of Personal Data - KVKK No. 6698), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Request the deletion or erasure of your account and associated personal data ("Right to be Forgotten").
• Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Request data portability where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us directly at [email protected]. We will process and respond to verified requests within 30 days.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption across all web traffic to safeguard information transmitted between your browser and our servers. While no internet transmission is 100% secure, we continuously maintain rigorous technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your data.

7. Contact Information

If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact our data protection team:

Antalya Weather Support
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://antalyaweather.com
Location: Antalya, Turkey