Privacy Policy
Çetele application ('Application', 'We', 'Us', 'Our') places great importance on protecting the privacy of our users ('User', 'You', 'Your'). This Privacy Policy has been prepared to inform you about the personal information we collect, use, store, and share through the Application. By accepting this policy, you agree to be bound by its terms.
1. Information Collected
Our application collects information in the following categories to provide and improve our services:
1.1. Financial Data
Your financial information such as income and expense records, transaction history, category information, budget plans, and financial reports. This data is stored only on your local device and in your iCloud account.
1.2. Device Information
Technical information such as iOS version, device model, and app performance metrics. This information is used to improve app stability and performance.
1.3. Usage Data
Your in-app interactions, feature usage statistics, and error reports. This data may be processed for analytics purposes only if you explicitly opt in, in an anonymized/aggregated form.
2. Data Collection Methods
Your personal information is collected through the following methods:
- Directly from you: Financial data and preferences you enter while using the application
- Automatically: Technical data automatically collected from your device and application usage
- Apple iCloud services: Apple's iCloud infrastructure is used for synchronization and backup of your data
3. Data Storage and Security
The security of your data is our highest priority. We implement the following security measures:
3.1. Encryption
All your financial data is securely stored through iCloud using Apple's end-to-end encryption technology. Your data is kept only on your devices and in your iCloud account.
3.2. Data Location
Your data is stored in Apple's secure data centers. Your data is not shared with third parties or used for advertising purposes.
3.3. Access Control
Only you can access your financial data. No one, including application developers, can access your encrypted data.
4. Data Usage Purposes
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide basic application functions and deliver financial management services
- To improve user experience and optimize application performance
- To detect and resolve technical issues
- To fulfill our legal obligations
- To conduct security and fraud prevention activities
Note: Your data is not used for advertising, marketing, or tracking. If analytics is enabled, it is used only with explicit consent to improve the app.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following circumstances:
5.1. Apple Services
Apple's iCloud services are used for synchronization and backup of your data. Apple's privacy policy and terms of service apply.
5.2. Analytics Providers (Optional)
In-app analytics may be enabled only if you explicitly opt in. In that case, services such as Firebase (Google) may process anonymized/aggregated metrics to help us understand and improve the app.
5.3. Legal Obligations
In case of a legal obligation, court order, or official request, information may be shared in accordance with the law.
5.4. Business Partners
We may rely on service providers required to deliver the app’s features (e.g., Apple iCloud). We do not sell personal data to third parties for advertising.
6. User Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related legislation, you have the following rights:
- Right to be informed about whether your personal data is being processed
- Right to request information if processed
- Right to learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used appropriately
- Right to know third parties to whom data is transferred domestically or abroad
- Right to request correction if processed incompletely or incorrectly
- Right to request deletion or destruction within the framework of conditions set forth in laws
- Right to request notification of correction, deletion, and destruction processes to third parties to whom personal data is transferred
- Right to object to a result that emerges against the person as a result of analysis of processed data exclusively through automated systems
- Right to request compensation for damages in case of damage due to unlawful processing of personal data
7. Data Deletion and Retention Period
You can delete your data at any time. Data deletion processes:
7.1. Application Deletion
When you delete the application from your device, all data on your local device is permanently deleted.
7.2. Deleting iCloud Data
You can manually delete application data from your iCloud account. Deleted data cannot be recovered.
7.3. Legal Retention Periods
Due to our legal obligations, certain data may be retained for certain periods. In this case, data is stored only for legal purposes and is not processed.
8. Children's Privacy
Our application does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will immediately delete this information. Parents or guardians can contact us if they have concerns about their child's personal information.
9. Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. When significant changes are made, we will notify our users through in-app notifications or email. The date on which changes take effect will be stated at the top of the policy. You can view the current version of the policy from within the application or on our website.
Note: If you do not accept changes to the policy, you must stop using the application and delete your data.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our application does not use third-party ad tracking technologies. Our website (this policy page) may use essential technical cookies for basic functionality.
11. International Data Transfer
Your data may be transferred to international data centers through Apple's iCloud services. These transfers are carried out within the scope of Apple's privacy policy and data protection standards. Processing is carried out in accordance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other international data protection laws.
12. Contact and Right to Complain
You can contact us if you have questions, concerns about our privacy policy, or wish to exercise your rights:
Email: [email protected]
You have the right to file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority. You can submit your complaints to your local data protection authority.