Last updated: April 2026
Who We Are
Golden Horn Advisory is a Turkey-Europe trade intelligence and advisory firm based in Istanbul, Turkey. We operate the website goldenhornadvisory.com. Our contact email is info@goldenhornadvisory.com.
What Data We Collect
We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it to us. This includes:
- Contact form submissions: name, company, email address, and message content when you use our contact form.
- Email correspondence: any information you share when you email us directly.
- Report download requests: name and email address when you request a free report.
We do not collect data automatically beyond standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) which are used solely for security and performance monitoring.
How We Use Your Data
We use the data you provide to:
- Respond to your enquiries and project briefs
- Deliver requested reports and materials
- Send service proposals when requested
- Fulfil contractual obligations for paid engagements
We do not use your data for automated profiling, targeted advertising, or any purpose beyond the services you have requested.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests: responding to business enquiries
- Contractual necessity: delivering services you have engaged us for
- Consent: for any marketing communications (opt-in only)
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share data only with:
- Formspree: our contact form processor, which handles form submissions. Formspree's privacy policy applies to data processed through their service.
- Legal authorities: if required by applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected — typically for the duration of a client engagement plus a reasonable period thereafter (up to 3 years). You may request deletion at any time.
Cookies
This website uses a single functional cookie (gha-cookie) stored in your browser's localStorage to remember your cookie consent preference. We do not use tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies. If you decline cookies, no data is stored in your browser.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@goldenhornadvisory.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. All data transmitted through our contact form is encrypted via HTTPS.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
Golden Horn Advisory
Istanbul, Turkey
info@goldenhornadvisory.com