Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: December 2024

Introduction

HairTransplant.city ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

We operate as an independent hair transplant broker, connecting patients with reputable clinics in Istanbul, Turkey. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, email communications, phone consultations, and related services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, country of residence
  • Medical Information: Hair loss concerns, medical history relevant to hair transplant procedures
  • Communication Data: Messages, photos, and other content you share with us
  • Consultation Information: Preferences, questions, and feedback about procedures
  • Travel Information: Accommodation preferences, travel dates, special requirements

Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, referral sources
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Marketing Data: UTM parameters, campaign sources, conversion tracking
  • Cookies and Tracking: Session data, preferences, analytics information

Information from Third Parties

  • Partner Clinics: Medical assessments, treatment recommendations, procedure outcomes
  • Payment Processors: Transaction data, payment status, billing information
  • Marketing Partners: Lead source information, advertising performance data
  • Social Media: Profile information if you connect through social platforms

How We Use Your Information

Primary Services

  • • Provide consultation and treatment recommendations
  • • Connect you with appropriate clinic partners
  • • Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements
  • • Facilitate communication with medical professionals
  • • Provide ongoing support and follow-up care

Communication

  • • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • • Send appointment confirmations and reminders
  • • Provide educational content about procedures
  • • Share updates about our services
  • • Send satisfaction surveys and feedback requests

Business Operations

  • • Improve our website and services
  • • Analyze user behavior and preferences
  • • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Marketing

  • • Personalize your experience on our website
  • • Send relevant offers and promotions
  • • Measure advertising effectiveness
  • • Develop new services and features
  • • Create anonymized analytics reports

How We Share Your Information

Partner Clinics

We share relevant medical and contact information with our partner clinics in Istanbul to facilitate your consultation and treatment. All partner clinics are required to maintain strict confidentiality and data protection standards.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving our users, including payment processors, email services, and analytics providers.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or government agency, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new entity, provided they agree to handle your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We Do NOT Share Information With:

  • • Unaffiliated third parties for their marketing purposes
  • • Data brokers or list rental companies
  • • Social media platforms (unless you explicitly connect accounts)
  • • Competing hair transplant services
  • • Any party without your explicit consent or legal requirement

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Technical Safeguards

  • • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • • Encrypted data storage and backups
  • • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • • Firewall protection and intrusion detection
  • • Access controls and authentication systems

Organizational Measures

  • • Employee training on data protection
  • • Background checks for staff with data access
  • • Regular policy reviews and updates
  • • Incident response and breach notification procedures
  • • Data retention and disposal policies

⚠️ Important Notice:

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to using industry-standard practices to protect your data.

Your Privacy Rights

🔍 Access Rights

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, including how it's being used and with whom it's shared.

✏️ Correction Rights

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

🗑️ Deletion Rights

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions for legal or business purposes.

📱 Portability Rights

Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

⏸️ Processing Restrictions

Request restriction of processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.

❌ Objection Rights

Object to processing of your personal information for direct marketing or other legitimate interests.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality and security.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website.

Marketing Cookies

Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • • View and delete cookies
  • • Block cookies from specific sites
  • • Block third-party cookies
  • • Clear all cookies when you close the browser
  • • Disable cookies entirely

Note: Disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

1

Active Consultation Period

While you are actively consulting with us or planning treatment - data retained indefinitely.

2

Post-Treatment Period

After treatment completion - medical records retained for 7 years, contact information for 3 years.

3

Inactive Leads

If you don't proceed with treatment - contact information retained for 2 years for follow-up opportunities.

4

Legal Requirements

Some information may be retained longer if required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings.

International Data Transfers

📍 Important Information About Data Transfers

Since we facilitate treatment in Turkey and may have users worldwide, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence.

Transfer Safeguards

  • • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • • Standard contractual clauses
  • • Binding corporate rules
  • • Certification schemes
  • • Explicit consent where required

Countries We Transfer To

  • Turkey: Partner clinics and medical facilities
  • EU/EEA: Service providers and data processors
  • United States: Cloud storage and analytics services
  • Other countries: Only with appropriate safeguards

Contact Us

Questions About This Privacy Policy?

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information below.

Data Protection Officer

📧 privacy@hairtransplant.city

📞 +90 212 XXX XXXX

📍 Istanbul, Turkey

Response Time

• Privacy inquiries: Within 5 business days

• Data subject requests: Within 30 days

• Urgent matters: Within 24 hours

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

  • • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • • Notify you via email if you have provided your email address
  • • Post a notice on our website for significant changes
  • • Obtain your consent for material changes affecting your rights

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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