Privacy Policy and Protection of Personal Data
As Op. Dr. Oğuzhan Aydoğdu, we attach great importance to the privacy and security of the personal data of our patients, prospective patients, and visitors to our website. This policy explains how personal data is collected, the purposes for which it is processed, with whom it may be shared, and your rights under the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).
1. Introduction and Identity of the Data Controller
As Op. Dr. Oğuzhan Aydoğdu, we place the highest importance on protecting the privacy and security of the personal data of our patients, prospective patients, and all users who visit our website (www.oguzhanaydogdu.com.tr).
In accordance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK"), this policy transparently explains, in our capacity as the Data Controller, which personal data we collect, the purposes for which we process it, with whom it may be shared, and your legal rights.
In summary: Your personal data is processed solely for legitimate and clearly defined purposes, including healthcare services, appointment management, communication, legal obligations, information security, and improving the functionality and user experience of our website.
2. Personal Data We Collect and Collection Methods
We may collect personal data through our website and the communication channels you use to contact us in the following ways:
Information you voluntarily share with us through the contact form, appointment request form, telephone, email, or similar channels, including your name, surname, email address, phone number, and messages regarding your health condition.
During your visit to our website, technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and browsing activities may be collected automatically through cookies.
For more information about cookies, please visit our Cookie Policy page.
3. Purposes of Processing Personal Data
Your personal data may be processed in accordance with the KVKK for the following purposes:
- Creating, managing, and confirming your appointment requests,
- Responding to your inquiries and maintaining effective communication with you,
- Providing information about our healthcare services and contacting you where your explicit consent has been obtained,
- Analyzing website performance to improve user experience,
- Fulfilling our legal and administrative obligations,
- Managing information security processes,
- Evaluating your requests, suggestions, and applications.
4. Sharing of Personal Data
The security of your personal data is our priority. As a general rule, your data is not shared with unrelated third parties without your explicit consent. However, within the limits of applicable laws and where necessary for the provision of our services, your data may be shared with the following parties:
- Authorized Public Authorities: If required by law, your personal data may be shared with competent public institutions and authorized authorities.
- Service Providers: Your data may be shared, to the extent necessary, with trusted business partners who support us in website hosting, technical infrastructure, security, and communication services and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Important: Your personal data is never sold, rented, or transferred to unrelated third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, unlawful processing, loss, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.
Our website does not collect or store sensitive financial information such as credit card details. Data shared during appointment, communication, and information processes is used only for legitimate and proportionate purposes.
6. Your Rights Under the KVKK
Pursuant to Article 11 of the KVKK, you have the right to apply to us as the Data Controller and:
- Learn whether your personal data is being processed,
- Request information regarding the processing of your personal data,
- Learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used in accordance with that purpose,
- Know the third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred within Turkey or abroad,
- Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data,
- Request the deletion or destruction of your personal data under the conditions set forth in Article 7 of the KVKK,
- Request notification of correction, deletion, or destruction to third parties to whom your data has been transferred,
- Object to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal consequences concerning you,
- Request compensation for damages resulting from unlawful processing of your personal data.
7. Applications and Contact
To exercise your rights under the KVKK, you may send your request, together with documents verifying your identity, by email to info@oguzhanaydogdu.com.tr or in writing to the address below.
Address: Yenimahalle Mah. Atatürk 3. Kısım Blvd. No:43/13, Atakum, Samsun, Türkiye
Your application will be evaluated as soon as possible and, in any event, within the legal period and no later than 30 days, free of charge, depending on the nature of your request.
8. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time in line with technological developments, changes in our service processes, or updates to applicable legislation.
Any changes to this policy become effective immediately upon publication on this page. We recommend reviewing the current version periodically.