Last Updated: August 20, 2026
1. Introduction
At the private practice of Prof. Dr. Melih Güven, we take the privacy and security of your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy provides general information about how your personal data is protected when you visit our website or contact us.
For more detailed legal information, please review our Personal Data Processing Clarification Text.
2. Data Controller
Data Controller: Prof. Dr. Melih Güven Address: Fenerbahçe, Fener Kalamış Cd. Oniki Apartmanı No: 16-18A, Floor 2, Apartment 3, 34726 Kadıköy / Istanbul, Turkey Phone: +90 555 017 03 10 Email: info@melihguven.com.tr
3. What Data Do We Process?
The following personal data may be processed when you use our website or contact us through our communication channels:
- Name and surname
- Phone number and email address
- Information regarding your complaint or request submitted via the appointment or contact form
- Technical data related to website usage (such as IP address)
Information related to your health condition is processed only if you share it with us and solely for the purpose of managing the treatment process.
4. For What Purposes Do We Use Your Data?
Your personal data is primarily used for the following purposes:
- Receiving and managing appointment requests
- Responding to your contact inquiries
- Planning examination and treatment processes
- Fulfilling legal obligations
- Ensuring the security and proper functioning of the website
5. Cookies
We use cookies on our website to improve user experience and analyze website performance.
For detailed information about the types of cookies, their purposes, retention periods, and how to manage them, please visit our Cookie Policy page: https://melihguven.com.tr/cerez-politikasi/
6. Data Security
We implement the necessary technical and administrative measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to your data is limited to authorized personnel who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
7. Data Retention Period
Your personal data is retained for as long as required by the purpose of processing and in accordance with the periods stipulated by relevant legislation. Once the purpose no longer exists, the data is deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.
8. Your Rights
Under the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK), you have the following rights:
- To learn whether your personal data is being processed
- To request information if your data has been processed
- To request correction, deletion, or destruction of your data
- To learn the third parties to whom your data has been transferred
- To request compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing
To exercise these rights, you may contact us in writing or via email. Application address: The practice address stated above Email: info@melihguven.com.tr
9. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when necessary. The most current version will always be published on our website.
10. Contact
If you have any questions regarding privacy, please feel free to contact us:
Prof. Dr. Melih Güven Private Practice Fenerbahçe, Fener Kalamış Cd. Oniki Apartmanı No: 16-18A, Floor 2, Apartment 3 34726 Kadıköy / Istanbul, Turkey Phone: +90 555 017 03 10 Email: info@melihguven.com.tr