Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 9, 2025
Website: www.oguzhankaratepe.com
Owner: Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe
1. Introduction
This privacy policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit www.oguzhankaratepe.com. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
2. What Data Do We Collect?
When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Data
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Appointment date and subject
- IP address
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
b. Automatically Collected Data
- Device type and model
- Browser information
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and visit duration
- Cookie data
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through the following methods:
- Contact and appointment forms
- Direct communication via email, phone, or WhatsApp
- Cookies and similar technologies used while browsing our website
4. How We Use Your Data
We may use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Scheduling appointments and responding to inquiries
- Providing personalized health-related information
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Fulfilling legal obligations
- Performing anonymized statistical analysis
5. Data Protection Measures
Your personal data is protected using appropriate technical and administrative measures. These include SSL encryption, secure databases, access control systems, and regular security audits.
6. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties
Your data is not shared with third parties unless:
- Required by law or official authorities
- Shared with service providers (e.g., hosting or analytics tools) under confidentiality agreements
- Shared with partner healthcare institutions with your explicit consent
All data sharing is done in compliance with data protection agreements.
7. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser and used for:
- Remembering preferences and personalizing your visit
- Analyzing visitor statistics
- Advertising and remarketing (e.g., via Google Ads)
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
8. Data Retention
We store your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above, or as required by law. After this period, your data is securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.
9. Your Rights (under KVKK & GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Learn if your data is being processed
- Request information about how your data is used
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion or anonymization of your data
- Know if your data has been shared with third parties
- Object to data processing
- Request compensation if you suffer damages due to unlawful data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]
10. Security Measures
To ensure the security of your data:
- We use HTTPS protocol
- Our databases are encrypted and access-restricted
- Advanced antivirus and firewall systems are in place
- All staff and partners receive regular data protection training
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, YouTube videos, or social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of these third-party websites.
12. Updates to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Changes take effect immediately upon being posted on this page. We recommend checking this page periodically for the latest version.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding this privacy policy or to request data-related actions, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +90 530 917 3030
Address:
Teşvikiye Mah., Sezai Selek Sok., Kılıç Apt. A Blok No:24 Kat:4, D:14, 34365 Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey