{"id":3396,"date":"2021-05-30T14:08:16","date_gmt":"2021-05-30T13:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/gizlilik-sozlesmesi\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T21:08:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T18:08:55","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#Privacy_Policy\" >Privacy Policy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#1_Introduction\" >1. Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#2_What_Data_Do_We_Collect\" >2. What Data Do We Collect?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#a_Personal_Data\" >a. Personal Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#b_Automatically_Collected_Data\" >b. Automatically Collected Data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#3_How_We_Collect_Your_Data\" >3. How We Collect Your Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#4_How_We_Use_Your_Data\" >4. How We Use Your Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#5_Data_Protection_Measures\" >5. Data Protection Measures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#6_Sharing_Your_Data_with_Third_Parties\" >6. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#7_Cookie_Policy\" >7. Cookie Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#8_Data_Retention\" >8. Data Retention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#9_Your_Rights_under_KVKK_GDPR\" >9. Your Rights (under KVKK &amp; GDPR)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#10_Security_Measures\" >10. Security Measures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#11_External_Links\" >11. External Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#12_Updates_to_This_Policy\" >12. Updates to This Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/#Contact_Information\" >Contact Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"gb-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Privacy_Policy\"><\/span><strong>Privacy Policy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> July 9, 2025<br><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oguzhankaratepe.com\">www.oguzhankaratepe.com<\/a><br><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Introduction\"><\/span>1. Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This privacy policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit <a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oguzhankaratepe.com\">www.oguzhankaratepe.com<\/a>. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_Data_Do_We_Collect\"><\/span>2. What Data Do We Collect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Personal_Data\"><\/span>a. Personal Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appointment date and subject<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other information you voluntarily provide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Automatically_Collected_Data\"><\/span>b. Automatically Collected Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Device type and model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages viewed and visit duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookie data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_We_Collect_Your_Data\"><\/span>3. How We Collect Your Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We collect data through the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact and appointment forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct communication via email, phone, or WhatsApp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookies and similar technologies used while browsing our website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_We_Use_Your_Data\"><\/span>4. How We Use Your Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may use your personal data for the following purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scheduling appointments and responding to inquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing personalized health-related information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving website performance and user experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fulfilling legal obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing anonymized statistical analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Data_Protection_Measures\"><\/span>5. Data Protection Measures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your personal data is protected using appropriate technical and administrative measures. These include SSL encryption, secure databases, access control systems, and regular security audits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Sharing_Your_Data_with_Third_Parties\"><\/span>6. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your data is not shared with third parties unless:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Required by law or official authorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared with service providers (e.g., hosting or analytics tools) under confidentiality agreements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared with partner healthcare institutions with your explicit consent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All data sharing is done in compliance with data protection agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Cookie_Policy\"><\/span>7. Cookie Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser and used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remembering preferences and personalizing your visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyzing visitor statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising and remarketing (e.g., via Google Ads)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Data_Retention\"><\/span>8. Data Retention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Your_Rights_under_KVKK_GDPR\"><\/span>9. Your Rights (under KVKK &amp; GDPR)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn if your data is being processed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request information about how your data is used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request deletion or anonymization of your data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know if your data has been shared with third parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to data processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request compensation if you suffer damages due to unlawful data processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To exercise these rights, please contact us at: <strong><a>contact@oguzhankaratepe.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Security_Measures\"><\/span>10. Security Measures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure the security of your data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We use HTTPS protocol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our databases are encrypted and access-restricted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced antivirus and firewall systems are in place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All staff and partners receive regular data protection training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_External_Links\"><\/span>11. External Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Updates_to_This_Policy\"><\/span>12. Updates to This Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Information\"><\/span>Contact Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For any questions regarding this privacy policy or to request data-related actions, please contact us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>contact@oguzhankaratepe.com<\/a><br><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +90 530 917 3030<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong><br>Te\u015fvikiye Mah., Sezai Selek Sok., K\u0131l\u0131\u00e7 Apt. A Blok No:24 Kat:4, D:14, 34365 \u015ei\u015fli, Istanbul, Turkey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy Effective Date: July 9, 2025Website: www.oguzhankaratepe.comOwner: Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe 1. 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