COOKIE POLICY

As Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andaç Aykan Clinic (“Aykan Clinic”), we provide this Cookie Policy in order to inform you about the types of cookies used on our website, the purposes of their use, and how they are managed, in compliance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”).

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies are used to provide visitors with a better service and a more functional online experience, how personal data obtained through cookies is processed in accordance with KVKK, and outlines users’ legal rights.

What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device or browser when you visit a website. Cookies are used to make the website function more efficiently and to provide a more personalized user experience.

Visitors can manage their cookie preferences and have the right to delete cookies at any time.

Types of Cookies

Cookies can be categorized based on their purpose, duration, and source.

Cookies by Purpose

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website, such as enabling navigation and access to secure areas.

In e-commerce environments, they allow selected items to remain in the shopping cart. These are typically first-party session cookies.

User consent is not required for these cookies, but users must be informed of their use.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences (such as language, login details, etc.) to provide a more personalized experience. They are also referred to as functional cookies.

Statistics Cookies

Also known as performance cookies, these collect anonymous data about how visitors use the website (pages visited, links clicked, etc.).

They are used solely to improve website functionality and do not identify individual users.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to display advertisements tailored to users’ interests.

Data collected through these cookies may be shared with third parties such as advertisers and are typically persistent cookies.

Cookies by Storage Duration

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser or end your session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

According to ePrivacy regulations, persistent cookies should not be stored for longer than 12 months.

Cookies by Source

First-Party Cookies

These are placed directly by the website you are visiting.

Third-Party Cookies

These are placed by third parties such as analytics providers or advertisers.

Cookies Used on Our Website

Cookie NamePurposeType_gidUsed by Google Analytics to analyze user behavior and improve website performancePersistent_gaUsed by Google Analytics to generate reports on website usagePersistentweb_sessionSession managementSessionXSRF-TOKENUsed for security purposes (protection against cyber threats)Session

Privacy and Cookie Management

We process data regarding the sections you visit on our website in order to:

• Improve user experience
• Enhance functionality
• Ensure website security

By accessing our website and using our services (including contact forms), users acknowledge that they have been informed about data processing and consent to such processing within the scope of this policy.

Users can prevent cookies from being stored or delete previously stored cookies through their browser settings.

Managing Cookies via Browsers

You can manage or disable cookies using the following methods:

• Google Chrome: Click the lock icon in the address bar → Cookies
• Internet Explorer: Tools → Security settings
• Mozilla Firefox: Menu → Options → Privacy & Security
• Opera: Preferences → Advanced → Cookies
• Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security

User Rights Regarding Personal Data

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

• Learn whether their personal data is processed
• Request information if their data has been processed
• Learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used appropriately
• Know third parties to whom data is transferred
• Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data
• Request deletion or destruction of personal data
• Request notification of such actions to third parties
• Object to automated processing
• Request compensation for damages due to unlawful processing

How to Exercise Your Rights

You may submit your requests:

• By written application (signed) to:
  Abdi İpekçi Street No: 2/14, Nişantaşı, Istanbul
• Via notary
• By email (registered email address) to:
  doc.dr.andac.aykan@gmail.com

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