Version 2.0 · Last updated: 09.09.2026
- Only one preference cookie (xa_cc) is needed for the site to work.
- Google Analytics and Meta Pixel cookies are not loaded unless you click “Accept”.
- You can change your choice at any time via “Cookie preferences” in the footer.
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies used on drmuhsinbalaban.com in line with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority’s Guideline on Cookie Practices (June 2022), Law No. 6698 and Law No. 5809. Data controller details and your rights are in the Privacy Notice.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser by the websites you visit. They keep the site working, remember your preferences and — with your consent — measure visits and advertising. Pixels and similar technologies follow the same rules.
2. Types
| By duration | Session cookies are deleted when the browser closes; persistent cookies remain for a set period. |
|---|---|
| By party | First-party cookies are set by our site, third-party cookies by providers such as Google and Meta. |
| By purpose | Essential, functional, analytics and advertising/marketing. |
3. Cookies we use
| Cookie | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
xa_cc | drmuhsinbalaban.com | Essential | Remembers your cookie choice | 180 days | No consent needed |
PHPSESSID | drmuhsinbalaban.com | Essential | Management panel session (administrators only) | Session | No consent needed |
| Server-side visit counter | drmuhsinbalaban.com | Essential / statistics | Daily visitor and page counts; IP is hashed, no cookie set, no identification | — | Legitimate interest |
_ga, _ga_*, _gid | Google (Tag Manager, Analytics 4) | Analytics | Visit and interaction measurement | 2 years / 24 hours | Explicit consent |
_fbp, _fbc | Meta (Facebook Pixel) | Advertising | Ad campaign measurement and targeting | 90 days | Explicit consent |
| YouTube embeds (youtube-nocookie.com) | Third party / functional | Video playback; cookies only when you play a video | Per Google policy | Consent (play action) | |
| Google Maps (contact page) | Third party / functional | Clinic location | Per Google policy | Legitimate interest |
4. Consent management
Analytics and advertising cookies are not loaded unless you click “Accept” in the cookie bar shown on your first visit; “Essential only” keeps only the cookies needed for the site to work. Your choice is remembered for 180 days and can be changed or withdrawn at any time via the “Cookie preferences” link in the footer. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
5. Third-party services
These providers may process data on servers outside Türkiye; such transfers take place only with your explicit consent (KVKK Art. 9).
6. Browser settings
You can delete or block cookies in your browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. Blocking essential cookies may break parts of the site.
7. Your rights
Exercise your rights under KVKK Art. 11 with the Data Subject Request Form. Questions: info@drmuhsinbalaban.com.
