Version of 15 November 2026.
This page explains which cookies and similar technologies TurkeyClinics uses, why they are needed and how to change your choice. By similar technologies we mean the browser's local storage (localStorage) and requests to third-party servers when maps, videos and fonts load.
1. What cookies are
Cookies and local storage are small records that your browser saves on your device. They let a site remember your settings and keep it secure. On their own they do not run programs or give access to files on your device.
2. Categories we use
The site uses four categories:
- necessary, without which the site cannot work or defend itself from attacks, and which cannot be switched off;
- functional, which remember your choices, such as the price currency;
- external content, namely the Google map on clinic pages and YouTube videos;
- visit statistics through Cloudflare Web Analytics, which works without cookies and stores nothing on your device, so it does not require separate consent.
3. What exactly is stored
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
| tc_consent | TurkeyClinics, localStorage | Stores your cookie choice | 6 months |
| tc_cur | TurkeyClinics, localStorage | Remembers your currency | Until you clear your browser |
| __cf_bm and similar | Cloudflare | Tells people from bots and protects against attacks | Up to 30 minutes |
| NID, AEC and others | Google, when the map is shown | Map functions and security of Google services | Up to 6 months |
| youtube-nocookie records | YouTube, when a video plays | Playback and player settings | Under Google's rules |
| Font requests | Google Fonts | Loading fonts, your IP address is sent | Not stored on your device |
| Cloudflare Web Analytics | Cloudflare | Anonymised visit counting | Not stored on your device |
The exact set of third-party cookies is decided by those services and may change without our involvement. See Google's cookie rules and Cloudflare's cookie description for details.
4. External content
The map and videos load from Google servers. When they are shown, Google receives your IP address and browser details even if you have no Google account. Videos are embedded in youtube-nocookie mode, which reduces data collection until a video is played. If you click "Decline" in the bottom bar, the map and videos will not load and a link to the external service appears instead.
5. How to change your choice
You can change your decision at any time through the "Cookie settings" link in the site footer. You can also delete cookies and site data in your browser settings or block third-party cookies there. After clearing your browser the choice bar will appear again. Disabling necessary technologies may stop parts of the site from working.
6. Changes
When we add new services we will update this page and, where needed, ask for your consent again. How we handle personal data in general is described in the privacy policy.