1. Introduction Welcome to Locadent International ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal and medical information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website (www.locadentinternational.com) and use our services. This policy complies with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) and aligns with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards for our international patients.

2. Information We Collect When you interact with our website to request a consultation, book an appointment, or make a deposit payment, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and country of residence.

Health Information: Any dental history, x-rays, or medical details you voluntarily provide through our consultation forms via email or WhatsApp to evaluate your treatment options.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and interaction with our website (via cookies).

3. How We Use Your Information We use the collected data exclusively for the following purposes:

To evaluate your dental needs and provide accurate treatment plans and quotes.

To schedule and manage your appointments and travel itinerary (if applicable).

To communicate with you regarding your treatment, reminders, and follow-ups.

To process your deposit or treatment payments securely.

4. Payment Security We take your financial security very seriously. Locadent International does not store or process your credit card details directly. All online payments and deposits made through our website are processed by our secure, certified third-party payment gateway provider (iyzico). Your payment information is encrypted and handled in compliance with strict PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) regulations.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal or medical information to third parties. We only share your data with:

Our internal team of dentists and medical professionals involved in your care.

Secure third-party service providers (like payment processors) strictly for the purpose of rendering our services.

Legal authorities, only if required by law.

6. Cookies Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some functionalities of our website.

7. Your Rights You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, ask for corrections, or request the deletion of your data at any time.

8. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Mansuroğlu, Bayraklı İzmir 35535, Turkey