Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Dr. Salih Karaavcı ("we", "us", "our") operates the website salihkaraavci.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK, Law No. 6698).

Data Controller

Dr. Salih Karaavcı
Çengelköy Mah. Çengelköy Cad. No: 8/1
Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey
Email: info@salihkaraavci.com
Phone: +90 216 318 88 00

What Data We Collect

Name, email address, phone number (when you fill out our contact or consultation form)
Treatment interest and case description (when you submit a consultation request)
IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (automatically when you visit our site)

How We Use Your Data

To respond to your consultation request
To communicate with you about your treatment plan
To improve our website and services
To comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

Your explicit consent (when you submit a form or accept cookies)
Legitimate interest (to respond to enquiries and improve our services)

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with our clinical team for treatment planning, and third-party service providers (hosting, analytics) who are bound by data protection agreements.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and KVKK, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@salihkaraavci.com.

Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure basic functionality. We also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in Turkey. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Email: info@salihkaraavci.com
Phone: +90 216 318 88 00