Cookie Policy
1. What Is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) through your browser when you visit our website. Cookies are widely used to ensure that the website functions properly, improve the user experience and analyse website traffic.
This Cookie Policy has been prepared to inform you about the cookies used on the opdrhavvagulyildiz.com website within the scope of Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK) and the relevant legislation.
2. Types of Cookies
2.1 Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They are necessary for the website’s basic functions to operate.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences.
2.2 Cookies by Source
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies placed directly by opdrhavvagulyildiz.com.
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies placed by third-party service providers such as Google Analytics and Google Maps.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website’s basic functions to operate and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Session security | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | User session management | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | User-interface preferences | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Site | Storage of cookie preferences | 1 year |
| lang_preference | Site | Storage of language preference | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our website is used. The data collected are anonymised statistical data.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Unique visitor identification | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Storage of session status | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Unique visitor identification | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Request-rate limiting | 1 minute |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies provide enhanced functionality and personalisation on the website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Google Maps | Map preferences | 6 months |
| CONSENT | Cookie-consent status | 2 years |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to show you advertisements relevant to your interests. There are currently no active marketing cookies on our website. If they are used in the future, this policy will be updated.
4. Legal Basis for the Use of Cookies
Our legal bases for the use of cookies are as follows:
- Strictly necessary cookies: KVKK Article 5/2(f) — the legitimate interest of the data controller (technical necessity for the website to function)
- Analytics and functional cookies: KVKK Article 5/1 — explicit consent
- Marketing cookies: KVKK Article 5/1 — explicit consent
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Cookie management differs in each browser:
5.1 Browser Settings
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Cookies
5.2 Disabling Google Analytics Cookies
You can use the Google Analytics Browser Add-on to disable Google Analytics cookies.
5.3 General Cookie Management
The websites aboutcookies.org and allaboutcookies.org provide comprehensive information on how to manage cookies in different browsers.
Important Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent some website functions from operating properly. Basic features such as the appointment system and contact forms may be affected.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, your consent is requested for non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time. Unless you provide consent, only strictly necessary cookies required for the website to function will be used.
7. Data-Subject Rights
For detailed information about your rights under the KVKK regarding your personal data collected through cookies, please review our KVKK Privacy Notice and our Privacy Policy.
8. Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated in line with changes to the cookies used or legal regulations. Changes will be published on this page.
9. Contact
You can contact us if you have questions about our cookie policy:
Op. Dr. Havva Gül Yıldız Private Practice
Email: contact@opdrhavvagulyildiz.com
Telephone: +90 532 457 9333
Last updated: 07.02.2026