Welcome to the official website of Op. Dr. Havva Duru İpek. Your privacy and the security of your personal and medical data are of the utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and process your information in compliance with data protection regulations, including the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) and applicable international standards.
1. Information We Collect
To provide you with the highest standard of aesthetic and medical care, we may collect the following types of information:
Identity & Contact Information: Name, surname, email address, phone number, and location details provided through our contact forms or consultation booking systems.
Sensitive Personal Data (Health Information): Medical history, current health conditions, medications, aesthetic goals, and photographs (such as before and after images), which are strictly collected only with your explicit consent during consultations or via secure medical forms.
Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and standard website usage analytics collected via cookies to improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal and medical data strictly for the following purposes:
To schedule, manage, and confirm your consultations and surgical appointments.
To evaluate your medical suitability for cosmetic and aesthetic procedures.
To communicate with you regarding your patient journey, pre-operative instructions, and post-operative aftercare.
To fulfill our legal and regulatory medical obligations.
3. Data Sharing and Transfer
Op. Dr. Havva Duru İpek maintains strict medical confidentiality. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share information with authorized third parties (such as partner hospitals, laboratories, or legal authorities) when it is strictly necessary for your medical procedure or required by law.
4. Use of Photographs (Before & After)
Visual documentation is a standard part of cosmetic surgery planning. However, your photographs will never be used on our website, social media, or marketing materials without your separate, explicit, and written consent.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request the deletion or anonymization of your data, provided there are no legal or medical archiving obligations.
Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our clinic at: