Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how AYA (Açık Yazılım Ağı) ("AYA," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or use our website at https://aya.is (the "Website") and related services.
AYA is a non-profit software foundation operated by volunteers. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account and Integration Data
When you sign in or connect third-party services to your AYA account, we may receive information from those platforms. The data collected depends on which integrations you enable:
GitHub (Authentication & API):
- GitHub username and user ID
- Display name and profile picture URL
- Email address (if publicly available on your GitHub profile)
- Repository and contribution data accessed via the GitHub API
YouTube:
- Channel name and ID
- Public channel statistics and video metadata
Other Connected Channels:
- When you link additional platforms or services to your AYA account, we may collect your public profile information, display name, and platform-specific identifiers from those services.
We do not receive or store your passwords for any connected service. All authentication and data access is handled through each platform's official OAuth or API protocols. You can disconnect any integration at any time through your account settings.
1.2 Newsletter Subscription
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Email address
- Subscription preferences
- Date of subscription
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your language and theme preferences
- Understand how visitors use the Website (analytics)
Types of cookies we use:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Login session, security | Session / short-term |
| Preference | Language, theme settings | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Usage statistics | Up to 1 year |
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
1.4 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
This information is collected in aggregate and is not used to personally identify you.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Website and our services
- Authenticate your identity and manage your connected integrations
- Send newsletters and updates (only if you have subscribed)
- Improve the Website and user experience
- Ensure the security and integrity of the Website
- Communicate with you about AYA projects and volunteer opportunities
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent — when you sign in, connect third-party integrations, subscribe to our newsletter, or accept cookies
- Legitimate interest — to maintain and improve our services, and to ensure security
- Legal obligation — where required by applicable law
4. Data Sharing
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate the Website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), bound by data protection obligations
- Third-party platforms: When you connect integrations (GitHub, YouTube, etc.), your data is processed through each platform's APIs, subject to their respective privacy policies
- Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- With your consent: In any other case, only with your explicit permission
5. Data Retention
- Account and integration data: Retained as long as your account is active and integrations are connected. You may request deletion or disconnect integrations at any time.
- Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data: Retained in anonymized/aggregated form.
- Cookies: As specified in the cookie table above.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict certain data processing
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address listed below.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure authentication through OAuth protocols for all connected platforms
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
As a non-profit organization committed to open-source principles, we strive to minimize the data we collect and store.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence. Where such transfers occur, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Children's Privacy
The Website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, open-source repositories, and external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Website: https://aya.is
- GitHub: https://github.com/acikyazilimagi
You can also reach us through any of our official communication channels listed on our website.