Website Visitor Privacy Notice under Turkish Data Protection Law
Last updated: [September 2026]
This notice explains how personal data is processed when you visit arelgereli.com or contact us through the communication channels provided on the website. It is issued under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”).
1. Data controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data in connection with Prof. Dr. Arel Gereli’s website is:
Full name / legal entity name: Prof. Dr. Arel Gereli
Address: Feneryolu, Bağdat Cad. No:53-56, A Blok Kat 3/12 Kadıköy / İstanbul
Privacy contact email: info@arelgereli.com
2. Data, purposes and legal grounds
The information processed depends on your interaction with the website and the communication channels you use.
| Data and activity | Purpose | Legal ground under KVKK |
|---|---|---|
| IP address, access time, browser information and security logs | Operating and securing the website and investigating technical issues | Legitimate interests, provided your fundamental rights and freedoms are not harmed; Article 5(2)(f) |
| Name, telephone number, email address and information you provide when contacting us | Responding to enquiries and managing communication requests | Legitimate interests; Article 5(2)(f). Where directly related and necessary to entering into or performing a contract, Article 5(2)(c) |
| Request records and relevant correspondence | Meeting legal obligations and protecting rights | Legal obligations; Article 5(2)(ç), and where necessary establishing, exercising or protecting a right; Article 5(2)(e) |
| Optional analytics and advertising measurement data | Understanding website use and measuring campaign performance | Explicit consent; Article 5(1) |
The Cookie Policy provides further information about cookies and similar technologies.
3. How information is collected
Information is collected automatically through server logs, cookies and similar technologies when you visit the website, and through information you provide by telephone, email or other communication channels you choose.
This notice does not cover clinical patient records. Please do not send test results, medical images or detailed medical histories through general enquiry channels. Separate information and an appropriate legal basis apply to special categories of personal data required for healthcare services.
4. Sharing information
Where necessary for the relevant activity, information may be shared with:
Authorised personnel handling enquiries;
Hosting, technical maintenance, security and communication providers;
Analytics and advertising measurement providers used in accordance with your preferences;
Competent public authorities and courts where legally required.
5. International transfers
The technology and communication services used may involve transfers of personal data outside Türkiye. These transfers require a separate legal basis under Article 9 of KVKK.
6. Retention and deletion
Information is retained for the period necessary for its purpose, taking account of applicable legal retention obligations. When the conditions for processing cease to apply, information is deleted, destroyed or anonymised in accordance with applicable requirements.
7. Your rights and requests
Under Article 11 of KVKK, you may ask whether your data is processed, request information, learn its purposes and recipients, and request correction or, where applicable, deletion or destruction. You may request notification of these actions to recipients, object to adverse outcomes arising solely from automated analysis, and seek compensation for damage caused by unlawful processing.
You may submit a written request to the address above or use the methods prescribed by the Communiqué on the Principles and Procedures for Requests to the Data Controller. Email requests are subject to its identity and communication-channel requirements.
Requests are addressed as soon as possible and within thirty days.
This notice provides information; it does not constitute a consent request.