Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Ünal Gülmeden Clinic (“PROF. DR. ÇİĞDEM ÜNAL GÜLMEDEN”) processes and protects the personal data of visitors (“Visitors”) to the website www.drcigdemunal.com in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”) and the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (“GDPR”). This Website Privacy and Cookie Policy (“Policy”) establishes the principles for processing Visitors' personal data, the cookie policy, and website privacy rules.
Cookies are small text files that store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device or network server by the websites you visit via browsers. When a website is loaded in your browser, cookies are stored on your device. Cookies ensure the proper functioning of the website, enhance security, and provide a better user experience. When you visit our website, you can review the cookies used by clicking the "lock" icon next to the www.drcigdemunal.com address in your browser’s address bar.
Cookies are used on our website to enable Visitors to make the most efficient use of it. If cookies are not preferred, they can be deleted or blocked through browser settings. However, this may negatively impact the performance of our website. Unless the Visitor changes cookie settings in their browser, it is assumed that they accept the use of cookies on this site.
1. Purpose of Processing Personal Data
The personal data obtained as a result of visiting our website are processed by PROF. DR. ÇİĞDEM ÜNAL GÜLMEDEN in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of the KVKK and Articles 6 and 9 of the GDPR for the following purposes:
- Carrying out the necessary work to ensure the execution of healthcare services provided by DR. ÇİĞDEM ÜNAL GÜLMEDEN and conducting related business processes,
- Conducting the necessary work to ensure that individuals benefit from the services provided by DR. ÇİĞDEM ÜNAL GÜLMEDEN and managing related business processes,
- Customizing and recommending services provided by DR. ÇİĞDEM ÜNAL GÜLMEDEN according to the preferences, usage habits, and needs of relevant individuals.
2. Recipients and Purpose of Personal Data Transfer
The personal data obtained as a result of visiting our website may be transferred to our suppliers and legally authorized public institutions in accordance with the purposes of processing personal data, as permitted by Articles 8 and 9 of the KVKK and Articles 45 and 49 of the GDPR.
3. Method of Collecting Personal Data
Cookies are small text files stored on a device or network server via browsers by websites visited. When our website is visited, cookies are applied to google.com and google-analytics.com domains in addition to our website, with the visitor's consent.
4. Purpose of Using Cookies
Some cookies may be necessary for our website to function properly and for its security features to work effectively. However, other cookies used on our website serve purposes that are not strictly necessary, such as marketing, advertising, analytics, statistics, or improving website performance. These cookies may involve the processing of personal data, such as user behavior recorded in your browser.
5. Controlling Cookie Preferences
Different browsers offer various methods for blocking and deleting cookies used by websites. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies. However, if you do not accept the use of cookies, you can modify your internet browser settings to disable all cookies except those that are strictly necessary.
To learn how to manage or disable cookies in your internet browser, you may find it helpful to review the following links:
Below are useful links for managing or disabling cookies in different internet browsers:
- Google Chrome:
Manage and Delete Cookies in Google Chrome - Internet Explorer:
Manage and Delete Cookies in Internet Explorer - Safari (Mac):
Manage Cookies in Safari - Safari (General Information):
Apple Support - Managing Cookies
By adjusting your browser settings, you can choose to accept, reject, or delete cookies according to your preferences.
6. Rights of Data Subjects
Data Subjects can learn about their rights under GDPR and KVKK in detail from the Personal Data Processing Information Notice available in the KVK menu at www.drcigdemunal.com. Data Subjects may submit their requests regarding the processing of their personal data to Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Ünal Gülmeden. Requests will be processed as soon as possible and no later than thirty (30) days free of charge; however, if the request requires additional costs, a fee may be charged according to the tariff determined by the Personal Data Protection Authority.
7. Enforcement of the Policy
This Policy takes effect on the date of publication. If the entire Policy or specific provisions are updated, the effective date of the Policy will be revised accordingly.