Privacy Policy and KVKK Clarification Text
Last updated: September 10, 2026
This text has been prepared to inform users visiting the drcaglayan.com.tr website about how their personal data is processed within the scope of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK).
1. Data controller
In terms of personal data processing activities carried out through this website, the data controller is Dr. Kerem Çağlayan, who provides healthcare services and information via drcaglayan.com.tr. Current contact channels can be accessed from the Contact/Appointment section of the site.
2. Personal data that may be processed
During the use of the site, name-surname, telephone, email address, appointment requests, contact messages, IP address, device and browser information, cookie data, and other information voluntarily submitted by the user may be processed. If users share health information in appointment or contact fields, this information may constitute special categories of personal data and is processed for limited purposes in accordance with the relevant legislation.
3. Purposes of processing personal data
Personal data may be processed to respond to appointment and contact requests, carry out preliminary communication regarding the planning of healthcare services, ensure site security, resolve technical issues, improve user experience, fulfill legal obligations, and satisfy duly made requests from authorized institutions.
4. Method of collection and legal basis
Data may be collected through website forms, telephone/email communications, cookies, server logs, and similar electronic methods. Processing activities may rely on the legal grounds set forth in Article 5 and, where applicable, Article 6 of the KVKK; in particular, being expressly provided for by law, being directly related to the establishment or performance of a contract, fulfillment of a legal obligation, the establishment, exercise, or protection of a right, and the legitimate interests of the data controller. Where explicit consent is required, explicit consent is obtained separately.
5. Transfer of data
Personal data may only be shared, to the extent necessary, with hosting and technical infrastructure service providers, vendors providing communication/appointment infrastructure services, legal and financial advisors, and legally authorized public institutions and organizations. Transfers are carried out in a manner limited to the purpose, proportionate, and in accordance with the legislation.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
The site may utilize mandatory cookies as well as cookies for performance, security, and user experience purposes. You can restrict or delete cookies through your browser settings. Consent mechanisms that need to be implemented for non-mandatory cookies may be provided separately.
7. Retention period and security
Personal data is retained only for the duration required by the purpose of processing and the relevant legislation; at the end of the period, it is deleted, destroyed, or anonymized. Appropriate technical and administrative measures are implemented to prevent unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
8. Your rights under the KVKK
Under Article 11 of the KVKK, you have the right to learn whether your personal data is being processed, request information if it has been processed, learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used in accordance with its purpose, know the third parties to whom it is transferred, request the correction of incomplete or inaccurately processed data, request its deletion or destruction when the legal conditions are met, and exercise your other rights stipulated in the law.
9. Application
You may submit your requests under the KVKK, along with information suitable for verifying your identity, through the current contact channels available in the Contact/Appointment section of the site.
10. Updates
This text may be updated depending on changes in legislation, services, or website infrastructure. The current version is always published on this page.