Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 February 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how QP Dental Clinic ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at qpdent.com. It describes what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the website owner. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a service used by the website, such as an analytics or advertising provider).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, language preferences, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: Cookie consent preferences, locale/language selection, session management.
Duration: Session to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's structure, content, and performance.
Examples: Google Analytics (GA4) — tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources, and user demographics.
Duration: Up to 26 months
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples: Trustpilot widget display preferences, WhatsApp chat widget state.
Duration: Session to 1 year
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display advertisements that are relevant and engaging. They help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Examples: Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel — used for remarketing, audience targeting, and conversion tracking.
Duration: Up to 2 years
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the main cookies used on our website:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| qpdent-cookie-consent | QP Dental Clinic | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined). | Essential | 1 year |
| NEXT_LOCALE | QP Dental Clinic | Stores your preferred language setting (EN/DE). | Essential | 1 year |
| _ga / _ga_* | Distinguishes unique users and tracks session data for Google Analytics. | Analytics | 2 years / 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics within a 24-hour period. | Analytics | 24 hours | |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google Tag Manager to store and track conversions. | Marketing | 90 days | |
| tp_* | Trustpilot | Enables Trustpilot review widget functionality and display. | Functional | Session to 1 year |
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies.
•Cookie consent banner — When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.
•Browser settings — Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Settings", "Preferences", or "Privacy" menu. You can choose to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set.
•Google Analytics opt-out — You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use some features.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your right to manage cookies through the methods described above.
6. Data Security
The information collected through cookies is processed and stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate technical measures to protect cookie data from unauthorised access. Third-party cookie providers are required to handle your data in compliance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@qpdent.com
Phone: +90 530 068 25 87
WhatsApp: +90 532 069 20 32
Address: Oba Mahallesi 23160 Sokak Latif Yılmaz Sitesi B Blok No:22/1BD, Alanya/Antalya, Turkey