Privacy Policy
The principles by which we hold the information you share with us.
Last updated · August 2026
Sumera Expeditions ("we", "our") composes private archaeological journeys through Turkey and Mesopotamia. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit www.sumeraexpeditions.com or submit a private inquiry, how we use it, and the rights you hold over it.
Information we collect
- Inquiry details — name, email, country of residence, travel dates, party size and the message you send us through the Contact form.
- Technical data — IP address, browser type, device and basic usage signals collected by our hosting and analytics providers.
- Cookies — small files stored on your device to keep the site working and to measure aggregate usage. You may accept or decline these on first visit.
How we use information
- To respond to your private inquiry and compose a proposed itinerary.
- To communicate with you about your journey, logistics and follow-up.
- To maintain and improve the website, and to ensure its security.
- To comply with legal, accounting and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Legal basis (GDPR / KVKK)
We process inquiry data on the basis of your consent and the steps necessary to enter into and perform a service agreement at your request. Technical data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating and securing the website.
Retention
Inquiry records are kept for as long as needed to plan and deliver your journey, and thereafter for the period required by Turkish tax, accounting and travel-industry regulations.
Your rights
You may at any time request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal data we hold about you, withdraw a previously given consent, or object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, write to private@sumeraexpeditions.com.
Contact
Sumera Expeditions · Şanlıurfa · Istanbul
private@sumeraexpeditions.com
+90 533 391 40 52