Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Real Turkey Tours ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle personal information collected when you visit www.realturkeytours.com, interact with our embedded tools, or submit tour booking inquiries.

2. Information We Collect

We collect data in two ways depending on how you interact with our website:

• Booking & Inquiry Forms: When you request a private tour or custom itinerary, we collect personal details you voluntarily provide, including your full name, email address, phone number, physical address/country of residence, travel dates, and group size.
• Automated Technical Data: Basic technical identifiers such as IP addresses, browser types, and device information gathered automatically through server logs and embedded media scripts.

3. Payment Information & Mail-Order Processing

Real Turkey Tours does not process or store credit card transactions directly on this website.

Tour payments are processed offline via official Mail Order procedures or secure banking invoices. Payment details collected for Mail Order authorization are handled strictly in accordance with Turkish financial security regulations and are used solely to complete your confirmed tour reservation.

4. Cookies & Local Storage Technologies

Our website utilizes local browser storage and third-party embeds to deliver optimal performance:

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data strictly for legitimate operational purposes:

• To design, confirm, and execute custom 7-day or regional tour itineraries.
• To communicate directly regarding tour quotes, pickup logistics, and guide assignments.
• To issue official invoices and process authorized mail-order transactions.
• To maintain the security and functionality of our web services.

6. Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosures

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Data is shared exclusively with licensed local tour partners, hotel suppliers, or official guiding authorities within Turkey solely as required to fulfill your booked travel arrangements or satisfy legal regulatory requirements (TURSAB / Ministry of Culture and Tourism).

7. Your Rights (GDPR & KVKK)

Under international data protection laws (including GDPR and KVKK), you hold the right to:

• Request access to any personal data we hold about you.
• Request corrections to incomplete or inaccurate personal records.
• Request the deletion of your personal contact data once tour operations conclude.