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Privacy Policy & Patient Data Confidentiality

This Privacy Policy details how personal information and health data are processed and protected by Prof. Dr. Teoman Cem Kadıoğlu (“Data Controller”) across the official website varikosel.com.tr in compliance with medical deontological ethics, international patient privacy standards, and the Turkish Law on the Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 6698 / KVKK).

1. Patient Confidentiality & Medical Oath

Under the Hippocratic Oath, World Medical Association (WMA) ethical guidelines, and statutory medical regulations, patient confidentiality is held to the highest standard. All medical records, diagnostic laboratory results (such as semen analysis reports, scrotal Doppler ultrasound findings, hormone profiles), and communication details provided via WhatsApp, email, or direct consultations are strictly protected by medical doctor-patient privilege. These records are never shared with, sold to, or monetized by third parties or commercial entities.

2. Types of Data Collected and Processing Purposes

We process personal and clinical information strictly for medical evaluation and consultation logistics:

  • Contact & Identity Data: Name, phone number, and email address used exclusively for appointment scheduling and consultation coordination.
  • Health & Clinical Data: Medical reports, imaging scans, and surgical history voluntarily submitted by the patient for professional surgical assessment and diagnostic review.
  • Technical & Traffic Data: Anonymized server logs, browser type, and performance metrics utilized to ensure network security and site responsiveness.

3. Secure Communications & Technical Safeguards

All transmissions across our website are encrypted using 256-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL/HTTPS) encryption. Direct consultation files sent through WhatsApp or secure messaging are restricted solely to the physician and his dedicated clinical team.

4. Cookie Policy (Cookies & Analytics)

We use standard, anonymous analytical cookies (Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager) solely to measure website performance and ensure seamless accessibility across devices. Cookies do not store personally identifiable or sensitive health data. You can disable cookies at any time via your browser settings.

5. Patient Rights

Patients and website visitors hold the right to request information regarding their stored data, demand correction of incomplete or outdated entries, and request deletion of their records in accordance with medical archive retention laws.

6. Data Controller Contact

  • Data Controller: Prof. Dr. Teoman Cem Kadıoğlu
  • Hospital: Acıbadem Fulya Hospital, Urology & Andrology Department
  • Address: Dikilitaş Mah. Hakkı Yeten Cad. No:19, Beşiktaş / Istanbul / Turkey
  • Phone & WhatsApp: +90 532 666 1 666
  • Website: https://varikosel.com.tr

Last Updated: October 2026