PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

This privacy policy applies to the İzmir Kürek Kulübü app (hereby referred to as "Application") for mobile devices that was created by Qeople Yazılım ve Medya A.Ş (hereby referred to as "Service Provider"). This document explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you use our Application.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (model, operating system version)
• IP address
• Application usage statistics
• Access times and dates
• Application performance data
• Error logs

2.2 User-Provided Information

We collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:

• Account information (user ID, authentication status)
• Personal information (full name, email, gender, birth date)
• Physical attributes (height, weight)
• Education level information
• Swimming ability status
• Contact information (phone number, physical address)
• Profile images
• Language preferences
• Training data and performance metrics (distance, duration, training notes)
• Media related to training sessions (photos)
• Training history and schedules
• Messages and communications within the app

2.3 Location Information

The Application does not collect precise location information from your device.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Application
• To create and manage user profiles
• To track training schedules, assignments, and performance
• To enable communication between coaches and athletes
• To manage equipment inventory and assignments
• To organize training sessions and schedules
• To display historical training data and performance metrics
• To process training requests and assignments
• To maintain user preferences and settings
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to the processing
• Contractual necessity: To provide you with our services
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services and protect our legal rights

5. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

Under GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage practices
• Regular security updates

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. The retention periods are determined based on:

• The type of data collected
• Legal requirements
• Operational necessities

Training data and performance metrics are retained for the duration of your membership with İzmir Kürek Kulübü. You can request deletion of your data by contacting us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The Application uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. Links to privacy policies of third-party service providers:

• Google Play Services
• Google Analytics for Firebase
• Firebase Crashlytics
• Apple App Store
• Apple Analytics
• Expo

9. MINORS' PRIVACY

Our Application is designed to deliver training data for İzmir Kürek Kulübü members and does not specifically target minors. However, we recognize that rowing club members may include minors. If you are a parent or guardian and have concerns about the personal information collected from a minor in your care, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section. We will assist with any inquiries regarding a minor's data.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your data, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Other legally compliant transfer mechanisms

11. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

The Application may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage information. You can control these through your device settings. We use these technologies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Analytics
• Performance optimization
• User preference storage

12. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

Within the Application, certain user data may be shared as follows:

• Training data is shared between coaches and athletes
• Profile information is accessible to authorized team members
• Training photos may be visible to coaches and team members
• Training assignments and requests are shared between relevant users

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

• When required by law
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Sending you a notification through the Application
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

14. CONTACT US

15. YOUR CONSENT

By using our Application, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you disagree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Application.

16. COMPLIANCE

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable data protection laws

We regularly review our compliance with these regulations and update our practices as necessary.