Privacy Policy And Cookies

Last Updated: July 26, 2025

Welcome to GTTAY (https://gttay.com/), a website dedicated to sharing curiosities and engaging content. At GTTAY, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy and Cookies explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data, as well as the use of cookies and similar technologies on our site, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a personalized experience and continuously improve our content. The data we may collect includes:

  • Data provided by you: Information you directly provide, such as your name, email address, or other details, when you fill out the contact form at https://gttay.com/contact-us/, subscribe to newsletters, or participate in promotions.
  • Data collected automatically: Information about your interaction with the site, including:
    • IP address, device type, browser, operating system, and approximate location (e.g., city or country).
    • Browsing patterns, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and links clicked.
    • Data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see the “Cookies and Similar Technologies” section).
  • Third-party data: Aggregated and anonymous information provided by tools like Google Analytics to analyze user behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • Improving the site: We analyze user behavior through Google Analytics to understand preferences and optimize our content, based on our legitimate interest.
  • Personalization: We tailor content and, in the future, ads to make your experience more relevant, with your consent for non-essential cookies.
  • Communication: We respond to inquiries sent via the contact form (https://gttay.com/contact-us/), send newsletters (if requested), or inform you about site updates.
  • Advertising: In the future, we may use Google advertising services (such as Google AdSense) to display personalized ads based on your interests, with your consent for advertising cookies.
  • Legal compliance: We process data to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, as required.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

GTTAY uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and, in the future, deliver personalized ads. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit the site. In accordance with the GDPR, we request your explicit consent for the use of non-essential cookies through a consent banner.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the site’s functionality, such as navigation and access to secure areas. These cookies do not require consent under the GDPR.
  • Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about site traffic, such as the number of visitors, most visited pages, and time spent browsing, with your consent.
  • Advertising Cookies: In the future, we may use cookies to display personalized ads through platforms like Google AdSense, based on your interests and browsing behavior, with your consent.
  • Preference Cookies: Allow us to remember your choices, such as language or display settings, with your consent.

Managing Cookies:

You can accept, reject, or manage your cookie preferences through the consent banner on our site. You can also disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect the site’s functionality. Under the GDPR, we ensure that consent for non-essential cookies is free, specific, informed, and unambiguous. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at contact@gttay.com.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about site usage, such as the number of visitors, popular pages, and browsing time. This data helps us improve content and user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies that are only activated with your consent, in line with the GDPR. The processed data is aggregated and does not directly identify you. For more details, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

5. Google Advertising

In the future, GTTAY may display ads through Google AdSense or other Google platforms. These ads may be personalized based on your interests, using data collected by cookies, provided you have given explicit consent. You can manage your ad preferences in your Google account settings or disable personalized ads directly on Google’s site.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances, always in compliance with the GDPR:

  • Service providers: We share data with trusted providers, such as Google Analytics and, in the future, Google AdSense, for analytics and advertising. These providers act as data processors and operate under data processing agreements (DPAs) that ensure data protection.
  • Legal obligations: We may disclose data if required by law, such as in response to court orders or requests from competent authorities, respecting the principles of necessity and proportionality.
  • Site protection: To protect our rights, safety, or property, or those of our users.

7. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Under the GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): For non-essential cookies, newsletters, and personalized ads.
  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): To improve the site, analyze user behavior, and ensure security, provided your rights and freedoms are not overridden.
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
  • Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)): To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access (Art. 15): Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification (Art. 16): Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure (“Right to be forgotten”, Art. 17): Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal limitations.
  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18): Limit the use of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Objection (Art. 21): Object to the use of your data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
  • Data portability (Art. 20): Request the transfer of your data to another controller in a structured format.
  • Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7): Revoke your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
  • Lodge a complaint (Art. 77): Contact a data protection authority if you believe we have violated the GDPR.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@gttay.com (mailto:contact@gttay.com) or via the form at https://gttay.com/contact-us/. We will respond within one month, as required by the GDPR, though we may extend this period for complex cases.

9. Data Security

We adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures, in line with GDPR Article 32, to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular audits. However, no system is completely secure, so we recommend taking precautions, such as using strong passwords.

10. International Data Transfers

If we work with providers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as Google, we ensure that data transfers comply with the GDPR through standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or equivalent mechanisms, guaranteeing an adequate level of data protection.

11. Third-Party Links

GTTAY may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We recommend reading the privacy policies of the sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and Cookies periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the last updated date indicated at the top. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via the site or by email, if applicable.

13. Contact and Data Protection Authority

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, contact us:

If you reside in the European Union and believe our data processing does not comply with the GDPR, you may lodge a complaint with your country’s data protection authority. Contact details can be found on the European Commission’s website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe and enjoyable experience on GTTAY. Thank you for visiting us!