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Last Updated: June 29, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how DrPectus (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.drpectus.com (“Website”). It describes what cookies are, why we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

By using our Website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.


1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites:

  • Operate properly and securely;
  • Remember your preferences;
  • Improve user experience;
  • Analyze website traffic and performance;
  • Provide personalized content and advertising where applicable.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly and cannot be disabled.

They may be used for purposes such as:

  • Website security
  • Session management
  • Page navigation
  • Form submissions
  • Fraud prevention
  • Load balancing

Without these cookies, certain features of the Website may not function properly.


B. Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting anonymous statistical information.

They may be used to measure:

  • Number of visitors
  • Most visited pages
  • Traffic sources
  • User behavior
  • Website performance
  • Error reports

These insights help us continuously improve our Website.

Examples of services that may be used include:

  • Google Analytics 4
  • Google Search Console
  • Microsoft Clarity
  • Hotjar

(where applicable)


C. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences to provide a more personalized browsing experience.

Examples include:

  • Language preference
  • Region selection
  • User interface settings
  • Video playback preferences

D. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

With your consent, marketing cookies may be used to display relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.

These may include technologies provided by:

  • Google Ads
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook & Instagram)
  • TikTok Pixel
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag

These cookies may be used to:

  • Measure advertising performance;
  • Deliver personalized advertisements;
  • Support remarketing campaigns;
  • Track conversion events.

3. Cookie Categories

Cookie TypePurposeRetention Period
Session CookiesOperate during your browsing sessionDeleted when the browser closes
Persistent CookiesRemember your preferencesUntil expiration or deletion
First-Party CookiesSet directly by our WebsiteVaries
Third-Party CookiesSet by external service providersAccording to the provider’s policy

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where required by applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK), we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper operation and security of the Website.


5. Third-Party Services

Our Website may use services provided by third parties, including but not limited to:

  • Google
  • Meta
  • Microsoft
  • Cloudflare
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo

These providers may place their own cookies and process personal data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.


6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Using the cookie consent banner available on our Website;
  • Changing your browser settings;
  • Deleting existing cookies;
  • Blocking certain categories of cookies.

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Website.


7. Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.

You can manage cookies in browsers such as:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Safari
  • Opera

8. Personal Data Collected Through Cookies

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, such data may be used for purposes including:

  • Ensuring Website security;
  • Improving Website performance;
  • Understanding visitor interactions;
  • Responding to user requests;
  • Measuring marketing effectiveness;
  • Enhancing user experience.

For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Personal Data Processing Notice.


9. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill their intended purposes or as required by applicable law.

Once the applicable retention period expires, cookies are automatically deleted or anonymized.


10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our business practices.

The latest version will always be available on www.drpectus.com, and the “Last Updated” date will indicate when revisions were made.


Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the contact information provided on www.drpectus.com.

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