This Cookie Policy explains how Istanbul Urology Clinic uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. It describes what cookies are, why we use them, the types of cookies that may be placed on your device, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and KVKK Clarification Text, which explain how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data.
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember preferences, improve user experience, measure website performance, and support security.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to work correctly. Other cookies may be used for analytics, performance measurement, form functionality, or marketing purposes, depending on your consent preferences and the technologies active on the website.
We may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
We do not use cookies to access personal files on your device.
Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of the website. These cookies enable core functions such as security, cookie preference storage, form operation, and page navigation. The website may not function properly without these cookies.
Functional cookies help the website remember choices you make, such as language preferences, form interactions, or saved settings, where applicable.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are visited, how users navigate the site, and how we can improve website performance and content quality.
Analytics cookies are used only where permitted by applicable law and, where required, based on your consent.
Marketing cookies may be used to measure the performance of advertising campaigns, understand user interactions, or deliver relevant content through third-party platforms.
These cookies are not essential and will only be used where legally permitted and, where required, after obtaining your consent.
The cookies listed below may be used on this website depending on your interaction with the site, your consent preferences, and the active website features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wpconsent_preferences | Stores the user’s cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks whether cookies are enabled in the browser. | Session |
If comments are enabled on the website, WordPress may use cookies to remember comment form details for convenience. If comments are disabled, these cookies may not be used.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| comment_author | Remembers the name entered in the comment form. | Session or browser-controlled duration |
| comment_author_email | Remembers the email address entered in the comment form. | Session or browser-controlled duration |
| comment_author_url | Remembers the website URL entered in the comment form. | Session or browser-controlled duration |
Login cookies are used when login functionality is available, such as for website administrators, authorized users, or secure areas of the website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in | Stores logged-in user session information. | Persistent |
| wordpress_sec | Supports secure authentication for logged-in users. | 15 days |
Our website may use form-related cookies or identifiers to support contact forms, consultation request forms, spam prevention, form security, and user interaction tracking.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wpfuuid | Used by WPForms to identify form interactions and support form functionality. | Up to 11 years, depending on plugin configuration |
Because form submissions on a clinic website may involve sensitive health-related inquiries, we recommend regularly reviewing form-related cookies, retention periods, and plugin settings to ensure they remain necessary, proportionate, and privacy-friendly.
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into our website, such as analytics tools, advertising platforms, embedded maps, video platforms, social media tools, security services, or communication widgets.
Third-party cookies are controlled by the relevant third-party providers. We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies for more information about how they process data.
When you visit our website, you may be asked to accept, reject, or manage non-essential cookies through a cookie consent banner or preference panel.
Essential cookies may be used because they are necessary for the website to function. Non-essential cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, will only be used where legally permitted and, where required, after receiving your consent.
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent tool available on our website, where applicable. You may also delete or block cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website and may prevent some features from working properly.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website technologies, cookie usage, legal requirements, plugin configurations, or data processing practices.
The updated version will be published on this page. We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy periodically.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on this website, please contact Istanbul Urology Clinic through the official contact details provided on this website.
Our specialists will review your details and respond with personalized guidance privately and within 24 hours.
Our patient coordinators will respond to your inquiry privately — typically within minutes during business hours.
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