Privacy Policy
Your privacy and the protection of your personal information are of utmost importance to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Introduction
Dr. Faik Sönmez is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all patient information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal and health information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and medical ethics standards.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information such as your name, contact details, date of birth, medical history, insurance information, and any other information you provide during consultations or through our website contact forms.
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
To provide medical consultations, treatments, and follow-up care.
To communicate with you about appointments, treatments, and medical information.
To process payments and insurance claims.
To improve our website functionality and user experience.
HIPAA Compliance
As a medical practice, we are committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws to protect your health information.
We maintain strict confidentiality of all patient health information.
Access to your information is limited to authorized personnel only.
We implement appropriate safeguards to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure.
Data Protection & Security
Security Measures
Encrypted data transmission and storage systems.
Regular security audits and system updates.
Secure access controls and authentication protocols.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal and health information:
Right to access and obtain copies of your medical records.
Right to request corrections to inaccurate information.
Right to request restrictions on how your information is used.
Right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. This section explains what cookies we use and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
To analyze website traffic and user behavior using Google Analytics
To understand which pages are most popular and how users navigate our site
To improve website functionality and user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information such as the number of visitors, pages viewed, and time spent on the site. This helps us improve our website and provide better user experience.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Follow the link provided in our cookie banner when you first visit our site
Note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the 'Last Updated' date.