Cookie Policy

As Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andaç Aykan Private Practice (Aykan Clinic), this Cookie Policy has been prepared to inform users about the types of cookies used on our website, the purposes of their use, and how they can be managed, in accordance with the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (“KVKK”) and applicable data protection legislation.

Within the scope of this Cookie Policy, we explain how cookies are used to provide a better and more functional online experience, how personal data obtained through cookies is processed in compliance with KVKK, and what rights users have regarding their personal data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device’s hard drive or browser directory when you visit a website.
Cookies are used to ensure that the website functions efficiently, loads faster, and provides a more personalized user experience.

Through cookies, preferences such as language selection or session information may be remembered.
Users can manage, restrict, or delete cookies at any time through their browser settings.

Types of Cookies

Cookies may be classified based on their purpose, duration, and source.

Cookies by Purpose

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website, including secure access to protected areas.
They enable core features such as session management and security.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require explicit user consent; however, users must be informed about their use.

Preference (Functional) Cookies

These cookies remember user preferences such as language selection, login details, or region settings, allowing a more personalized experience.

Analytics (Statistical) Cookies

Analytics cookies collect anonymized statistical data regarding how visitors use the website, such as visited pages and interaction patterns.

These cookies do not identify individual users and are used solely to improve website performance and functionality.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to display advertisements relevant to users’ interests.
Information obtained through these cookies may be shared with third-party advertising platforms and may be stored persistently.

Cookies by Storage Duration

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies stored only during the browser session and deleted automatically when the browser is closed.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain stored on the user’s device until they are deleted by the user or expire after a defined period.
In accordance with the ePrivacy Directive, persistent cookies should not exceed 12 months unless legally justified.

Cookies by Source

First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are placed directly by the website being visited.

Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are placed by external service providers such as analytics or advertising platforms.

Privacy and Cookie Management

Cookies are used to improve service quality, ensure website security, and enhance usability.
All data processing activities are conducted in compliance with KVKK, respecting users’ legal rights.

By accessing and using our website, users acknowledge that they have been informed about the processing of their data through cookies and consent to such processing unless they choose to manage or restrict cookies.

Users may prevent the storage of cookies or delete previously stored cookies through their browser settings.

How to Manage Cookies via Browsers

• Google Chrome:
  Click the lock icon in the address bar → Cookies → Allow or Block.
• Internet Explorer:
  Tools → Internet Options → Security → Manage cookie permissions.
• Mozilla Firefox:
  Menu → Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
• Opera:
  Preferences → Advanced → Cookies.
• Safari:
  Device Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Manage Cookies.

User Rights Regarding Personal Data

Pursuant to Article 11 of KVKK, users have the right to:

• Learn whether their personal data is processed
• Request information regarding processed personal data
• Learn the purpose of data processing and whether it is used accordingly
• Know third parties to whom data is transferred domestically or abroad
• Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data
• Request deletion or destruction of personal data under applicable legal conditions
• Request notification of such actions to third parties
• Object to adverse outcomes resulting from automated data processing
• Request compensation for damages arising from unlawful data processing

Contact and Application

Requests regarding personal data rights may be submitted in accordance with the “Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles of Application to the Data Controller” by:

• Submitting a signed written request to
  Abdi İpekçi Street No: 2/14, Nişantaşı, Istanbul, Türkiye
• Sending an email from your registered email address to:
  doc.dr.andac.aykan@gmail.com