At Dr. Travel Surgery, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy
Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our
website, contact us, or receive our services as a medical tourism facilitator operating between
the United States and Turkey.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Identification: Name, email, phone number, passport/ID details.
Medical Information: Health history, test results, prescriptions, and
treatment preferences (only as required to coordinate healthcare services).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and
usage data.
3. How We Use Your Information
To provide and coordinate medical and travel services in Turkey.
To communicate about consultations, treatments, appointments, and logistics.
To securely share necessary medical data with accredited hospitals, clinics, and licensed
physicians.
To process invoices and payments.
To comply with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.
To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We may share information with:
Healthcare Providers: Accredited hospitals, clinics, and licensed
physicians directly involved in your care.
Travel & Logistics Partners: Airlines, hotels, transport providers as
required for your trip.
Service Providers: IT, payment processors, and administrative partners
under confidentiality obligations.
Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or court order.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no
method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred between the United States and Turkey. We take steps to ensure such
transfers comply with applicable data protection laws (including GDPR principles and, where
applicable, HIPAA-related safeguards).
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required
by law. Medical records may be stored longer in line with healthcare regulations.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object
to processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on
consent.
