Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Turkish Defense Hub is an English-language news platform covering Türkiye’s defense industry, aerospace, naval platforms, unmanned systems, missiles, land vehicles, exports, defense technologies and strategic developments.

This Privacy Policy explains how Turkish Defense Hub, operated by Embay Medya A.Ş., collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when visitors use our website.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller is:

Company: Embay Medya A.Ş.
Website: Turkish Defense Hub
E-mail: editor@turkishdefensehub.com
Address: Aziziye, Kırkpınar Sk. No: 10/16, 06690 Çankaya / Ankara, Türkiye

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect limited personal data when you visit or interact with our website.

This may include:

• Name and e-mail address if you contact us directly
• E-mail address if you subscribe to our newsletter
• Account information if user registration or login features are used
• Comments or messages submitted through the website
• IP address, browser type, device information and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on the website and interaction data
• Cookie and similar tracking information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, biometric data or precise location data.

3. How We Use Personal Data

We may use collected data for the following purposes:

• To operate, manage and improve the website
• To publish and manage news content
• To send newsletters or updates if you subscribe
• To respond to messages, questions or requests
• To protect the security of the website
• To prevent spam, abuse, fraud or unauthorized access
• To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

4. Newsletter Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may use your e-mail address to send you news updates, defense industry highlights and website announcements.

You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our e-mails or by contacting us at:

editor@turkishdefensehub.com

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Turkish Defense Hub may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze traffic and enhance user experience.

Cookies may be used for:

• Essential website functions
• Login and security features
• Remembering user preferences
• Website analytics
• Performance monitoring
• Spam prevention

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of the website.

6. Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to understand website traffic, improve performance and measure content engagement.

These third-party services may collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited.

Such third-party providers process data according to their own privacy policies. Turkish Defense Hub is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services.

7. Comments and User Interactions

If visitors leave comments or interact with content on the website, we may collect the information shown in the comment form, the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam and protect the website.

We reserve the right to remove comments that contain spam, hate speech, unlawful content, personal attacks, misinformation or content that may harm public safety.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, official institutions, defense companies, social media platforms or other external sources.

We are not responsible for the content, security or privacy practices of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of those websites before sharing any personal data.

9. Data Sharing

We may share personal data only when necessary and limited to the following cases:

• With technical service providers that help operate the website
• With hosting, security, analytics or e-mail service providers
• When required by law, regulation, court order or public authority
• To protect the rights, security and integrity of Turkish Defense Hub
• To prevent fraud, cyberattacks, spam or misuse

We do not share personal data for unauthorized commercial sale.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Newsletter data is retained until the user unsubscribes or requests deletion. Contact messages may be retained for communication and legal record purposes. Technical logs may be stored for security and performance monitoring for a limited period.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

However, no internet-based system is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted through the website.

12. International Visitors

Turkish Defense Hub is based in Türkiye and publishes content for an international audience.

If you access our website from outside Türkiye, your data may be processed in Türkiye or in other countries where our service providers operate. By using the website, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence.

13. Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, including the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 and, where applicable, the GDPR, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent for newsletter communications
• Request information about how your data is processed
• Request restriction of processing where legally applicable

To exercise your rights, you may contact us at:

editor@turkishdefensehub.com

14. Children’s Privacy

Turkish Defense Hub is a defense industry news website and is not directed at children.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that personal data from a child has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such data.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical or operational changes.

The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated date. Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically.

16. Contact

For questions, requests or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or personal data processing, you may contact us at:

Turkish Defense Hub
Embay Medya A.Ş.
E-mail: editor@turkishdefensehub.com
Address: Aziziye, Kırkpınar Sk. No: 10/16, 06690 Çankaya / Ankara, Türkiye