PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY

Dreams&Bytes (“Dreams&Bytes”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information shared with us through our website, www.dreamsandbytes.com (the “Website”).

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our Website or interact with us online. It applies only to information collected through the Website and does not cover information obtained through other channels or offline interactions.

By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

When you visit or interact with our Website, we may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

This includes information you submit through contact forms, project inquiries, or career applications, such as:

• Name and surname
• Email address
• Company name
• Project or inquiry details

We collect only the information necessary to respond to your request or manage our communication with you.

Technical and Usage Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Language preferences
• Pages visited and time spent on the Website

This information helps us understand how the Website is used and how we can improve its performance and usability.

How We Use Information

We use collected information for purposes such as:

• Responding to inquiries and requests
• Evaluating project or collaboration opportunities
• Improving Website performance and user experience
• Ensuring Website security and preventing misuse
• Meeting legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Your explicit consent
• The necessity to take steps prior to entering into a contract
• Our legitimate interests, such as operating and improving our Website
• Compliance with legal obligations

All processing is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including Turkish Law No. 6698 (KVKK) and, where relevant, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Sharing

We may share information only when necessary and only with:

• Service providers supporting hosting, analytics, or communication infrastructure
• Public authorities or regulators when legally required

All third parties are required to handle information securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Information Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures are regularly reviewed and improved.

While we take security seriously, no digital system can guarantee absolute protection. For this reason, data transmission over the Internet is carried out at the user’s own risk.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to support functionality, analyze usage, and improve user experience.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your browser. They help us recognize returning visitors and understand how the Website is used.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that restricting cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the Website.

By continuing to use the Website without changing your cookie settings, you consent to our use of cookies.

External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by Dreams&Bytes. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of external websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Aggregated and Anonymous Data

We may analyze and share aggregated or anonymized data regarding Website usage, trends, or performance. Such data does not identify individual users and is used solely for analytical and reporting purposes.

Our Commitment to Information Security

Information security is an integral part of how Dreams&Bytes operates. We are committed to:

• Protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
• Complying with applicable legal and contractual requirements
• Managing information security risks proactively
• Continuously improving security controls and practices
• Promoting security awareness throughout the organization

Security considerations are embedded into our operational and technical processes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our practices. Updates will be published on this page with a revised date.

Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle personal data, you may contact us at:

Dreams&Bytes
Email: privacy@dreamsandbytes.com