1. Data Controller
Under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”), Prof. Dr. Ercan Baştu acts as the data controller in relation to personal data obtained through the www.ercanbastu.com website.
This Privacy Notice has been prepared to provide information regarding the processing of personal data of individuals who contact Prof. Dr. Ercan Baştu, request information or request an appointment through the website.
2. Personal Data Processed and Purposes of Processing
Personal data that you provide through the website and communication channels may include:
name and surname,
telephone number,
e-mail address, if provided,
information relating to your communication or appointment request,
health-related information, if voluntarily provided by you.
Such personal data may be processed for the purposes of receiving and responding to your request, communicating with you, managing appointment processes and fulfilling obligations arising from applicable legislation.
Health data constitutes special-category personal data and is processed only in accordance with the conditions set out under applicable legislation.
3. Transfer of Personal Data
Where permitted under applicable legislation and to the extent necessary, your personal data may be transferred to:
public authorities and institutions authorized by law,
legally authorized authorities,
service providers engaged for the operation of the website, information technology and communication infrastructure.
Personal data is shared only to the extent necessary for the relevant purpose and in accordance with applicable legislation.
4. Method and Legal Basis for the Collection of Personal Data
Your personal data may be collected electronically or physically through contact or appointment forms available on www.ercanbastu.com, telephone, WhatsApp and other communication channels used by you.
Personal data is processed on the basis of the personal data processing conditions set out in Article 5 of the KVKK and, in relation to special-category personal data, Article 6 of the KVKK, to the extent permitted by applicable legislation.
Where explicit consent is required for a particular processing activity, such consent is obtained separately.
5. Your Rights Under the KVKK
Under Article 11 of the KVKK, you have the right to:
learn whether your personal data is being processed,
request information if your personal data has been processed,
learn the purpose of processing and whether your personal data is being used in accordance with that purpose,
know the third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred in Türkiye or abroad,
request correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data,
request deletion or destruction of your personal data where the applicable legal conditions are met and request notification of such actions to third parties to whom the data has been transferred,
object to an adverse result arising from the analysis of your personal data exclusively through automated systems,
request compensation if you suffer damage as a result of the unlawful processing of your personal data.
You may submit your requests concerning your rights under the KVKK, together with information sufficient to identify you and your request, to Prof. Dr. Ercan Baştu at the following address:
Prof. Dr. Ercan Baştu
Teşvikiye Mah. Hakkı Yeten Cad.
Doğu İş Merkezi No: 15, Floor: 8, Apartment: 18
34349 Şişli / Istanbul, Türkiye
Telephone: +90 542 125 29 99
Applications will be processed as soon as possible and no later than 30 days, depending on the nature of the request. Where processing the application entails an additional cost, a fee may be charged in accordance with the tariff determined by the Turkish Personal Data Protection Board.