Privacy Policy for Global Surgeries

At Global Surgeries, we are committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of every individual who entrusts us with their personal and medical information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, safeguard, and share the health-related data of patients engaging with our international medical facilitation services.

1. Medical Privacy Commitment

As a patient-centered organization, Global Surgeries facilitates treatment for international clients through qualified hospitals and verified medical professionals in Turkey. We adhere to high standards of confidentiality and patient data protection.

What we collect:

• Personal identifiers (name, age, country of residence)

• Contact details (email, phone, WhatsApp number)

• Medical history and conditions relevant to requested procedures

• Documents you provide (lab results, test reports, referral letters, images, etc.)

• Notes and correspondence during consultations and treatment planning

Why we collect it:

• To determine suitability for procedures (e.g. bariatric or cosmetic surgery)

• To communicate effectively throughout your healthcare journey

• To coordinate pre-operative assessments, treatment, and follow-up

• To share relevant details with your consent with treating clinicians

How it’s protected:

• All data is handled under strict confidentiality practices

• We do not share your information without permission except as required by law

Who we share it with (only with your approval):

• Licensed doctors (e.g. Prof. Dr. Fatih Sumer, Dr. Rusen)

• Partner hospitals (e.g. Turgut Özal Medical Center, Promed Clinic)

2. Your Rights, Consent & Communications

You have the right to:

• Understand what information we hold about you

• Withdraw consent and request that we delete your data (where not bound by medical/legal requirements)

By contacting us, you authorize us to collect, store, and share the relevant medical information needed to coordinate your treatment. With your approval, we may also use your contact information to send helpful health tips, recovery guidance, or suggest relevant services that may be of interest to you.

By using our services or communicating with us, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

We regularly review and update this policy to align with legal, ethical, and operational best practices.