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Privacy Policy

FavMekan Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 27, 2026

1. Data Controller

Pursuant to Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK"):

Data Controller: FavMekan Email: destek@favmekan.app Web: https://favmekan.app

2. Data Collected

The following data may be collected while using the Application:

  • Account information: Name, surname, email, username, profile photo
  • Location: Screen coordinates during map viewing; approximate location if permission is granted
  • Usage: Favorites, collections, follow list, menu viewing history
  • Device: Device model, operating system, app version, notification token
  • Additional for business owners: Tax certificate, tax number, business phone
  • Payment: Subscription status and credit balance (credit card information is not stored by us)

3. Purposes of Data Processing

  • Account creation and service delivery
  • Location-based restaurant display
  • Notifications and support communication
  • Account security and abuse prevention
  • Application improvement
  • Fulfillment of legal obligations

4. Legal Bases (KVKK Art. 5/2)

Your data is processed based on the following legal grounds:

  • Explicit consent — marketing communications, location data
  • Performance of contract — account creation, service delivery, subscription management
  • Legitimate interest — security measures, service improvement
  • Legal obligation — statutory retention periods

5. Data Sharing

Your data may be shared with providers such as Supabase (database), Google (maps and notifications), OpenAI (AI analysis), Apple/Google (payments), and RevenueCat (subscriptions), to the extent necessary for service delivery.

All providers operate in accordance with international security standards. Cross-border data transfers are carried out under appropriate safeguards within the scope of KVKK Article 9.

6. Data Retention

  • Account information is retained until the account is deleted.
  • Usage data is retained for 2 years.
  • Videos uploaded for AI analysis are deleted immediately after processing.
  • Tax documents are retained for 5 years due to legal requirements.
  • Expired data is automatically deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

Your data is encrypted during transfer and storage. Database access is restricted by security policies. Passwords are stored as hashes, not in plain text.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Application is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 13.

9. Your Rights (KVKK Art. 11)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  1. To learn whether your data is being processed
  2. To request information if it has been processed
  3. To learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used appropriately
  4. To know the third parties to whom it has been transferred
  5. To request correction if it has been processed incompletely or incorrectly
  6. To request its deletion or destruction
  7. To request notification of correction/deletion to third parties
  8. To object to results produced against you through automated analysis
  9. To claim compensation for damages caused by unlawful processing

You may contact destek@favmekan.app for your requests. Your request will be answered within 30 days at the latest.

10. Cookies

No cookies are used in our mobile application. Only theme, language, and session information are stored locally on the device.

11. Changes

We reserve the right to update this policy. Significant changes will be announced at least 15 days in advance via in-app notification.

12. Contact

Email: destek@favmekan.app

This policy came into effect on February 27, 2026.