Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 14, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how TopkapiPalace.com collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us. We also automatically collect certain information about your device when you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Third-Party Services and Affiliate Disclosure
Amazon Associates Program
TopkapiPalace.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click on Amazon affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon may place cookies on your device to track these referrals.
Viator Affiliate Program
We participate in the Viator affiliate program to help you book tours and activities at Topkapi Palace and around Istanbul. When you click on Viator links and make a booking, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Viator (a TripAdvisor company) may use cookies and tracking technologies to process your bookings and attribute commissions to our site.
GetYourGuide Partner Program
We are partners with GetYourGuide to provide tour and activity bookings. When you click on GetYourGuide links and complete a booking, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. GetYourGuide may use cookies and similar technologies to track referrals and manage your bookings.
Managing Third-Party Cookies: These third-party services may set their own cookies on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of booking and shopping features on our site.
Analytics
We may use third-party service providers like Google Analytics to monitor and analyze the use of our website. These services may collect information sent by your browser, including cookies and usage data.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website
- Send you updates and marketing communications (if you opt in)
- Monitor and analyze trends and usage
- Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting providers and analytics services. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].