Privacy Policy
SKOAL Privacy Policy
Generated on April 05, 2025
SKOAL Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 30, 2023
Last Updated: April 5, 2025
1. Introduction
SKOAL (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your data is handled with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, shared, and stored when you use our mobile application and related services (the “Service”).
By registering, accessing, or using SKOAL, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.
2. Data Controller Information (KVKK & GDPR Compliance)
In accordance with KVKK (Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Controller responsible for your data is:
Company: SKOAL
Country of Registration: Turkey
Business Address: [Add your legal business address in Turkey]
Contact Email: yourprivacy@yourdomain.com
If SKOAL offers services to EU users, an EU representative may be designated in accordance with GDPR Article 27.
3. Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal information from you during registration, usage, or transactions:
- Full Name
- Username
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- Gender, Age, and Birthdate
- Profile Photos (via camera or photo gallery)
- Location (only with permission)
- Payment details (Billing address, IBAN, partial card info)
- Device information (model, OS, IP address)
- App usage logs and interaction data
Sources of data include direct input from users, automated tools (app/device logs), and third parties (e.g., Apple or Google login).
Legal Bases for Processing:
- Consent: e.g., gallery access, marketing emails
- Contractual necessity: providing premium features
- Legitimate interest: analytics, app improvement
- Legal obligation: fraud prevention, tax compliance
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the data to:
- Create/manage your account
- Provide app functionality and dating features
- Process payments via Turkish banks/gateways
- Provide customer support
- Notify about promotions, updates (opt-out available)
- Analyze usage for app improvement and safety
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
5. Payment Processing in Turkey
All payments are processed via licensed Turkish financial institutions and gateways. We comply with BDDK and PCI-DSS standards and do not store full credit card information.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share data with:
- Payment processors and banks (secure transactions)
- Hosting and analytics providers (e.g., Firebase, Facebook Pixel, Google Maps API)
- Advertising partners (only with user consent)
- Legal authorities (if required)
- Successors (e.g., business sale or reorganization)
7. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary. Payment-related data may be kept up to 10 years. On account deletion, data will be erased within 60 days unless legal retention applies.
8. Your Rights
Users have rights to:
- Access, correct, delete or restrict their data
- Withdraw consent (future use only)
- Request a copy of data (portability)
- Object to certain processing
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise rights, contact yourprivacy@yourdomain.com. Verification of identity may be required.
9. International Transfers
Your data may be stored/processed outside Turkey with safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses). Use of the app implies consent to such transfers.
10. Children’s Privacy
SKOAL is for users aged 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from users under 18. If detected, such data will be deleted immediately.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, local storage, Facebook Pixel, and Google Maps API. Users can manage cookies in browser/device settings. For details, refer to our Cookie Policy.
12. Security Measures
We use encryption (SSL), secure servers, access controls, and data minimization. If a breach occurs, users and authorities will be notified as required.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. For material changes, users will be notified in the app and re-consent may be requested.
14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California users may exercise rights to know, access, correct, delete, and opt out of data sharing/sale. We do not sell personal data. Contact us to exercise rights. A "Do Not Sell or Share" mechanism may be available.
15. Global Compliance
We comply with GDPR (EU), KVKK (Turkey), CCPA (California), LGPD (Brazil), and other applicable data protection laws worldwide.
16. Contact Us
Company: SKOAL
Email: support@skoal-app.com
Website: www.skoal-app.com
Business Address: [Add your legal business address in Turkey]