This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and protected by Yiğit Türkmen ("Developer", "Data Controller", "we", "us") in connection with the Howe: Cleaning Schedule mobile application ("App").
This Policy is drafted in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and other applicable data protection laws.
By accessing or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Policy.
1. Identity of the Data Controller
Data Controller:
Yiğit Türkmen (individual developer)
Contact Email:
hi@yigit.work
The Data Controller determines the purposes and means of processing personal data within the meaning of Article 4(7) GDPR.
2. Scope of This Policy
This Policy applies to all users of the App and governs the processing of personal data obtained through:
- Account creation and authentication
- Use of App features and services
- Subscription and membership access
- User-initiated communications
This Policy does not apply to third-party services governed by their own privacy policies.
3. Categories of Personal Data Processed
We process only personal data that is strictly necessary to operate the App.
3.1 Data Provided Directly by the User
- Full name
- Email address
- Profile photograph (uploaded voluntarily)
3.2 Authentication Data (Sign in with Apple)
When you sign in using Sign in with Apple, we may receive:
- A unique user identifier
- Your name and email address (depending on Apple ID settings)
We do not access or store Apple ID passwords.
3.3 Technical & Notification Data
- Device identifiers required for push notifications
- Notification tokens used exclusively for reminders
No analytics, tracking, or advertising data is collected.
4. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is processed solely for the following purposes:
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Providing cleaning schedules and reminders
- Delivering push notifications
- Managing user profiles
- Managing access to paid features
- Communicating regarding account-related matters
- Ensuring security and proper functioning of the App
Personal data is never used for advertising, tracking, or profiling.
5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
We rely on the following lawful bases:
Article 6(1)(a) – Consent
For optional features such as profile photos and notifications.
Article 6(1)(b) – Performance of a Contract
For providing core functionality and paid subscription features.
Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate Interests
Limited to security, fraud prevention, and service integrity.
6. Push Notifications and Reminders
The App sends push notifications strictly related to cleaning schedules and reminders.
Users may disable notifications at any time via device settings. Disabling notifications does not affect other App functionality.
7. Subscriptions and Payments
The App offers optional paid subscriptions or memberships.
Payments and subscriptions are processed exclusively through:
- Apple App Store (iOS devices)
- Google Play Store (Android devices, if applicable)
The Developer does not collect, process, or store:
- Payment card details
- Billing addresses
- Bank or financial account information
All payment transactions are handled directly by Apple or Google in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.
Subscription status, purchase validation, and entitlement information may be processed via RevenueCat solely to manage access to paid features.
8. Third-Party Data Processors
We use the following third-party processors:
8.1 Supabase
Used for backend services, authentication, and secure data storage.
8.2 RevenueCat
Used for managing subscriptions and in-app purchase entitlements.
8.3 Resend
Used exclusively for transactional and account-related email communication.
All processors act under GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.
9. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are applied.
10. Data Retention and Account Deletion
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary.
Account Deletion
- Users can delete their account directly within the App
- Upon deletion:
- All personal data is permanently and irreversibly deleted
- No backups or residual copies are retained
11. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented, including:
- Encrypted data transmission
- Restricted access controls
- Infrastructure-level security provided by Supabase
Despite these measures, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. Camera and Photo Library Access
The App may request access to the device camera and photo library solely to enable profile photo uploads.
No media is accessed or transmitted without explicit user action.
13. User Rights Under GDPR
Users have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase personal data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Requests may be submitted to hi@yigit.work.
14. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly process personal data of children.
15. Changes to This Policy
This Policy may be updated from time to time.
Changes will be published within the App and take effect immediately upon publication.
Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
16. Governing Law
This Policy is governed by applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.