Cookies are used on the website operated and managed by Op. Dr. Nezih Durmazlar in order to improve the experience of users visiting the website, ensure that the website operates securely and efficiently, enhance service quality, and fulfill legal obligations.
This Cookie Policy has been prepared in accordance with the relevant legislation, particularly the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”). Op. Dr. Nezih Durmazlar does not share personal data obtained about users with third parties in violation of the Privacy Notice on the Processing of Personal Data and the relevant legislative provisions, and does not use such data for purposes other than the purpose of processing.
This Cookie Policy applies to all users visiting the website.
What Is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files saved on your computer, smartphone, or tablet through your browser by the websites you visit. These files generally consist of letters and numbers.
Cookies allow the website to function more properly, remember user preferences, and provide visitors with a better user experience. Cookies do not directly contain personal data such as name, surname, address, or telephone number on their own. However, in some cases, they may become associated with personal data for the purpose of improving the user experience or analyzing website usage.
For What Purposes Are Cookies Used?
Cookies may be used on the website of Op. Dr. Nezih Durmazlar for the following purposes:
To ensure that the basic functions of the website operate properly,
To remember user preferences and personalize the website experience,
To analyze which devices, browsers, and pages are used to access the website,
To measure and improve the performance of the website,
To help visitors access the information they are looking for more easily,
To support the secure operation of contact forms and appointment requests,
To increase website security and prevent misuse,
To help provide content that is more relevant to users’ interests,
To ensure the fulfillment of legal obligations.
Types of Cookies Used
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function correctly and securely. They are used for processes such as site security, form submission, session management, and basic page functions.
If strictly necessary cookies are blocked, some parts of the website may not function properly.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies are used to understand how the website is used and to improve its performance. For example, which pages are visited more frequently, how long users stay on the site, and where users experience difficulties can be analyzed through these cookies.
These types of cookies help make the website more user-friendly.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies are used to remember users’ preferences on the website and to provide a more advanced user experience. For example, previously selected preferences, form fields, or display options may be evaluated within this scope.
If these cookies are blocked, some personalized features on the website may not be available.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to provide content and advertisements that are more relevant to users’ interests. In advertising and promotional activities, users’ behavior on the website may be analyzed in order to display more relevant content.
It is possible to block these cookies. However, in this case, advertisements may not disappear completely; instead of personalized advertisements, general advertisements may be displayed.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party service providers’ cookies may be used on the website within the scope of analytics, performance measurement, security, social media links, or advertising services.
These third-party service providers may process data within the scope of their own privacy and cookie policies. Op. Dr. Nezih Durmazlar does not have direct control over the data processing activities carried out by third-party service providers on their own systems.
Types of Cookies According to Retention Period
Session Cookies
Session cookies are cookies that remain active during the user’s visit to the website and are deleted when the browser is closed. These cookies are used to ensure that the website functions properly during the visit.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies are cookies that may remain on the device until deleted by the user or until the specified retention period expires. They are generally used to remember user preferences, analyze website usage, and provide a better experience.
How Can Cookies Be Managed?
Users may accept, reject, or delete existing cookies through their internet browsers. Cookie preferences may vary depending on the browser used.
Google Chrome: You can manage cookies from the “Cookies” section by clicking the lock icon in your browser’s address bar.
Internet Explorer: You can edit your cookie preferences by accessing the “Security” tab from the “Tools” section in the upper right corner of your browser.
Mozilla Firefox: You can manage cookies through the “Privacy and Security” tab by going to the “Settings” section from the menu in the upper right corner.
Microsoft Edge: You can change your cookie preferences from the “Cookies and site permissions” section in the browser settings.
Safari: You can manage cookies from the “Privacy and Security” section by going to the “Safari” tab in your device’s “Settings” section.
For Opera and other browsers, the relevant browser’s help or support pages may be reviewed.
If you reject or delete cookies, you may continue to use the website. However, some features of the website may not function properly or your access to certain services may be limited.
Third-Party Tools and Social Media Links
The website may contain links to social media platforms, analytics tools, or third-party service providers. When you access the relevant platforms through these links, the cookie and privacy policies of those platforms will apply.
Social media platforms may use their own cookies and analyze user behavior through links or plug-ins on the website. Therefore, it is recommended that the personal data and cookie policies of the relevant social media platforms be reviewed separately.
Your Rights Under the KVKK
Pursuant to Article 11 of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, natural persons whose personal data are processed have the following rights by applying to the data controller:
To learn whether their personal data have been processed,
To request information if their personal data have been processed,
To learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether they are used in accordance with such purpose,
To know the third parties to whom personal data have been transferred domestically or abroad,
To request correction if personal data have been processed incompletely or inaccurately,
To request the deletion or destruction of personal data,
To request notification of correction, deletion, or destruction operations to third parties to whom personal data have been transferred,
To object to the occurrence of a result against the person himself/herself as a result of the analysis of processed data exclusively through automated systems,
To request compensation for damages in case he/she suffers damage due to the unlawful processing of personal data.
You may submit your requests regarding these rights to Op. Dr. Nezih Durmazlar in writing or through other methods specified in the legislation.
Application and Contact Information
For your requests regarding the Cookie Policy and the processing of your personal data, you may apply through the contact information below:
Address: Mevlana Blv. (Konya Yolu) No: 182/B Kat: 4 No: 15 Çankaya/Ankara
E-mail: nezihdurmazlar@gmail.com
Phone: 0542 286 95 21
Your applications must include your name, surname, signature, Turkish Republic identification number or passport number, residential or workplace address, e-mail address, telephone number, and information regarding the subject of your request.
Op. Dr. Nezih Durmazlar will finalize your application as soon as possible and no later than thirty days, depending on the nature of the request. If the process requires an additional cost, the fee determined in the tariff set by the Personal Data Protection Board may be charged.
Changes to the Cookie Policy
Op. Dr. Nezih Durmazlar reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy in line with legislative changes, cookie technologies used, or updates that may be made to website services.
The updated Cookie Policy becomes effective as of the date it is published on the website.