Ankara High School Connections
Effective Date: 01-Jan-2026

1. Introduction

Ankara High School Connections (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates an international alumni platform designed to connect former students, faculty, and affiliated members of George C Marshall High School, Ankara, Turkey.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Alumni users (registered members)
  • Visitors to our website
  • Event participants
  • Donors and partners

It governs data collected via:

  • Website and mobile platform
  • Alumni directories
  • Events and communications

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information

We may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Graduation year and academic history
  • Employment and professional details
  • Profile photo and biography

3.2 Sensitive Data (Limited Use)

Only if voluntarily provided:

  • Demographic data (e.g., nationality)
  • Accessibility needs (for events)

3.3 Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Device and browser type
  • Cookies and usage data
  • Login activity

4. How We Use Your Information

We process your data to:

  • Maintain alumni directories and profiles
  • Facilitate networking and communication
  • Organize events and reunions
  • Send newsletters and updates
  • Provide career and mentoring opportunities
  • Ensure platform security and integrity

Legal bases (where applicable under GDPR):

  • Consent
  • Legitimate interest
  • Contractual necessity

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data with:

  • Service providers (hosting, email, analytics)
  • Event partners (only relevant data)
  • Other alumni (based on your privacy settings)
  • Legal authorities when required

6. International Data Transfers

As an international alumni network, your data may be transferred across jurisdictions.

We ensure safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Vendor compliance reviews

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like GDPR and CCPA:

7.1 Access & Portability

Request a copy of your data.

7.2 Correction

Update inaccurate information.

7.3 Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)

Request deletion of your account/data.

7.4 Opt-Out

  • Marketing communications
  • Public directory visibility

7.5 Data Restriction & Objection

Limit or object to processing.

To exercise rights: contact https://www.hostinger.com/

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze site usage
  • Maintain login sessions

Users can control cookies via browser settings.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

  • As long as your account is active
  • As necessary for alumni engagement
  • As required by law

Inactive accounts may be anonymized or deleted after [10 years].

10. Security Measures

We implement:

  • Encryption (SSL/TLS)
  • Secure authentication
  • Role-based access controls
  • Regular security audits

11. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is intended for alumni (typically age 18+).
We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.

12. Third-Party Links

Our platform may link to external sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Users will be notified of material changes.

14. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries:

Thakurda1@gmail.com

15. Additional Jurisdiction-Specific Disclosures

For EU/UK Users (GDPR)

  • Legal basis for processing is outlined above
  • Complaints can be filed with local supervisory authorities

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to know categories of data collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt out of data sharing