Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

The Turkish Arthroplasty Association (“Association”, “we”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect when you use artroplasti.org.tr, how we use it, and what rights you have.

1. Data We Collect

When you visit our website or complete our forms, we may collect the following information:

• Name, surname, and professional title
• Email address and phone number
• Medical specialty and institution (on membership forms)
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and session duration

2. How We Use Your Data

Collected data is used solely for the following purposes:

• Processing membership applications and communicating with members
• Sending announcements for congresses, courses, and events
• Delivering the e-newsletter service (requires subscription consent)
• Analysing website usage to improve our services
• Meeting legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be shared with third parties for commercial purposes without your explicit consent. Data may be used to a limited extent only in cases of legal obligation, requests from authorised authorities, or technical requirements such as website infrastructure services.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance the user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some page functions may not work as expected if you do so.

5. Data Security

Your personal data is protected by appropriate technical and administrative measures against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. Our website operates over SSL/TLS encrypted connections.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection legislation, you have the right to:

• Learn whether your personal data is being processed
• Request access to your data
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to data processing

To exercise these rights, please send an email to dernek@artroplasti.org.tr.

7. Contact

For questions regarding our privacy policy:

Turkish Arthroplasty Association
Email: dernek@artroplasti.org.tr
Web: artroplasti.org.tr

8. Changes

This policy may be updated when necessary. Significant changes will be announced on our website. The current version of this policy is always published on this page.