Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026 • TurkeySurgeryCost.org
1. What Are Cookies & Scope of This Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit TurkeySurgeryCost.org. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we utilize them, the specific categories of cookies deployed across our platform, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent at any time in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, the UK Data Protection Act, and applicable international privacy frameworks.
2. Categories of Cookies We Deploy
We categorize our cookies into three distinct functional groups: (a) Strictly Necessary Cookies required for the core operation of our price comparison engine, (b) Analytics & Performance Cookies that help us understand user interaction, and (c) Preference Cookies that remember your selected currency and language.
Summary of Cookies Deployed on TurkeySurgeryCost.org
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose & Data Stored | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_currency | Strictly Necessary | Remembers your active currency selection (USD, EUR, GBP, SAR, AED, CAD, AUD) | 1 Year |
| cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie banner consent decision (accepted or essential only) | 6 Months |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics (Google) | Measures anonymized page traffic, session duration, and feature usage patterns via Google Analytics 4 | 13 Months |
3. Third-Party Services & Analytics
We utilize Google Analytics (gtag.js / G-32LBT80DM5) to collect aggregated, anonymized statistical data regarding site traffic. Google Analytics cookies do not collect personal health records or identifiable patient data. IP anonymization is strictly enforced. We also load typography from Google Fonts and security scripts from Cloudflare CDN to ensure rapid, secure page delivery.
4. How You Can Control & Manage Cookies
You can configure or adjust your cookie preferences at any time. Most modern web browsers allow you to block, delete, or receive alerts before cookies are placed on your device. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact certain interactive calculation features, such as live currency switching and custom trip parameter saves.
5. Reset Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your consent status at any time by clicking the button below. This will clear stored consent tokens and re-open the GDPR consent banner.
6. Contact Our Data Protection Desk
If you have any questions, inquiries, or formal requests regarding our cookie practices and data privacy management, please contact our Data Protection Team at privacy@turkeysurgerycost.org.