Your data
Privacy Policy
What we collect when you use this site, which cookies we use and how to change your choices.
Who we are
Istanbul Transportation Card Guide (istanbultransportationcard.com) is an independent travel guide to public transport in Istanbul. If you have a question about your data, email us at hello@istanbultransportationcard.com.
What we collect
You don’t need an account to use this site, and we don’t ask for your name or email. We only collect:
- Technical data that every browser sends, such as your IP address and browser type. Our host keeps this in short-term server logs for security.
- Usage statistics from Google Analytics, such as which pages are visited. This only happens if you accept analytics cookies.
- Your cookie choices, so we don’t have to ask you on every page.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | What it does | Type | When it’s set |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie consent (this site) | Remembers your cookie choices for 12 months | Essential | Always |
| Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*) | Counts visits and shows which pages are useful | Analytics | Only if you accept analytics cookies |
| GetYourGuide | Records that you came from our site, so we can earn a commission on bookings | Marketing | Only if you accept marketing cookies |
You can change your choices at any time with the Cookie Preferences button on any page.
Affiliate links
Some links on this site go to GetYourGuide. When you click one, you leave our site and GetYourGuide’s own privacy policy applies, including any cookies it sets on its website. See our Affiliate Disclosure for how these links work.
Fonts and other services
Our fonts are stored on our own server, so your browser doesn’t connect to Google Fonts. Our website is hosted by Hostinger.
Why we use your data
- Consent: analytics and marketing cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate interests: keeping the site secure and working, for example through server logs.
Google and GetYourGuide may process data outside your country. They are responsible for protecting it under their own policies.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, including under the EU and UK GDPR and Turkey’s KVKK, you can ask to see, correct or delete your personal data, object to how we use it or withdraw your consent. Email us at hello@istanbultransportationcard.com. You can also complain to your local data protection authority.
Changes to this policy
If we change how we use your data, we’ll update this page.
Last updated: 2 October 2026