POVL is not a medical device.
The personality analyses, archetypes, social comparisons, and results provided through this application are intended solely for entertainment, social interaction, and personal awareness purposes. The application's content does not substitute for professional psychological counseling, clinical diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice and should not be used for such purposes.
POVL is a platform where users share their subjective opinions about people in their social circles and engage in "social discovery" through algorithmic patterns.
POVL ("Application", "we", "us", "our") is a social discovery and interaction platform developed by Barış Altın, designed to help people discover the characteristics they are curious about regarding people in their social circles, share their impressions of each other, and transform relationship dynamics into an entertaining, viral experience. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, processed, stored, shared, and protected when you use the Application.
This Privacy Policy has been prepared in compliance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK), the principles of the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Apple App Store Review Guidelines (Section 5.1), and Google Play Developer Policy (User Data policy) requirements.
By using the Application, you represent that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy.
Data Controller: Barış Altın
📧 Email: hello@povl.app
📍 Country: Turkey
You may contact us using the information above for any questions, requests, or complaints regarding the processing of your personal data.
| Data Category | Data Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Name/surname, email address, profile photo (via Google or Apple Sign-In) | Account creation and authentication |
| Profile Information | Display name, profile photo (optional change), friend code | In-app profile and social features |
| Personality Analysis Data | Analysis Subject Label: A symbolic nickname or label assigned by the User in their own mind to identify the analysis account (This data is not based on a real person's identity verification). Trait Ratings: Subjective evaluation scores ranging from 1-20. | Creating personality analysis reports and profile differentiation |
| Circle Data | Circle connections, friend code sharing, mutual/transparent analysis preferences | Social connection and circle features |
| Partner Matching Data | Invitation codes, invitation statuses, matching information | Partner matching feature |
| Discovery Data | Answers to daily discovery questions, streak tracking | Enriching analysis profiles |
| Notification Preferences | Push notification permission, notification token | Notification services |
| Reporting Data | Reported content, report reason, description | Content moderation and user safety |
| Purchase Data | Credit purchase history, transaction records | Credit system management |
| Data Category | Data Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Device Identifiers | IDFV (iOS) or Android ID, platform information (iOS/Android) | Preventing welcome bonus abuse |
| Application Usage Data | Session duration, feature usage frequency, error logs | Improving service quality |
| IP Address | Connection IP address (in server logs) | Security and abuse prevention |
For the sake of transparency, we do not collect the following data:
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Service Provision | Creating personality analysis reports, circle features, partner matching | Performance of contract |
| Account Management | Account creation, authentication, profile management | Performance of contract |
| Security | Detecting fake accounts, preventing welcome bonus abuse, blocking system | Legitimate interest |
| Content Moderation | Reviewing reported content, ensuring compliance with community rules | Legitimate interest / Legal obligation |
| Notifications | Mutual analysis results, circle requests, achievement notifications | Explicit consent |
| Improvement | Improving service quality and user experience (analysis with anonymized data) | Legitimate interest |
| Legal Obligations | Legal regulations and requests from authorized bodies | Legal obligation |
POVL processes the rating data entered by Users to create personality analysis reports. In this process:
Important: Analysis results generated by algorithmic systems are for entertainment purposes and do not constitute a scientific assessment.
We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following circumstances:
| Sharing Scenario | Description |
|---|---|
| In-App Sharing | Mutual or transparent analysis results are shared only with the relevant Circle members. This sharing depends on your preferences (transparent/mutual mode selection). |
| Infrastructure and Server Services | Supabase (Database) and Expo (Notification Service). To ensure uninterrupted service delivery on a global scale, your data may be stored in encrypted form on secure cloud servers located abroad (EU or US) that maintain high security standards. By using the Application, you are deemed to have consented to this technical transfer. |
| Authentication Providers | Google Sign-In and Apple Sign-In are used for authentication purposes. Only the minimum necessary information (authentication token) is shared with these providers. |
| Legal Requirement | We may be required to share your data pursuant to applicable laws, court orders, or requests from authorized bodies. |
| Transfer of Rights | In the event of a company merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring party. Prior notice will be provided in such cases. |
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account Data | For as long as the account exists. (Data is retained for service continuity unless the User requests account deletion). |
| Analysis Data | For as long as the account exists. (Immediately destroyed when the User deletes the report or account). |
| Circle Data | For as long as the connection is active (deleted when the connection or account is deleted) |
| Device Fingerprints | For as long as the account exists and, in cases of suspected fraud, for the duration of the legal statute of limitations (10 years). |
| Reporting Data | For as long as the account is active and for the duration of the legal dispute statute of limitations (10 years) |
| Transaction Records | 10 years pursuant to legal requirements and tax regulations |
| Server Logs | 90 days |
Data that has exceeded its retention period is permanently deleted automatically or within 30 days at the latest, or anonymized in an irreversible manner.
We implement the following technical and administrative measures to ensure the security of your personal data:
In the event that a security breach affecting your personal data is detected:
You have the following rights pursuant to Article 11 of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK):
Additional rights for users residing in the European Union or European Economic Area:
To exercise the rights listed above:
We may request additional information for identity verification purposes.
You can delete your account at any time from within the Application:
Settings > Account > Delete My Account
When you delete your account, the following data is permanently deleted:
The following data may be retained for a limited period for legitimate purposes:
Your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days after receiving your account deletion request. If you wish to recover your account within this period, you can contact us via email.
POVL is designed for users over the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13.
If we discover that we have collected personal data from a user under the age of 13:
If you believe your child is under the age of 13 and is using the Application, please immediately contact us at hello@povl.app.
Your data is processed through the Supabase infrastructure. Supabase servers may be located in different regions. When your data is processed outside of Turkey, we ensure that appropriate security measures are in place.
For international data transfers:
POVL is a mobile application and does not use traditional web cookies. However, we may use the following similar technologies:
POVL does not use third-party ad tracking SDKs (Facebook SDK, Google Ads SDK, etc.). We do not track your user behavior for advertising purposes and do not collect your advertising identifier (IDFA/GAID).
POVL may send push notifications in the following situations:
You can manage push notification permissions at any time from your device settings:
Disabling notifications does not affect the core functionality of the Application.
POVL does not engage in tracking under Apple's ATT framework. We do not access your device's advertising identifier (IDFA) and do not perform cross-app/website tracking.
Our privacy label on the App Store reflects the following data collection categories:
Our data safety section on the Google Play Store includes the following information:
We work with the following third-party service providers, and these providers may interact with your data:
| Provider | Purpose | Data Processed | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Database, authentication, server functions | Account information, analysis data, application data | supabase.com/privacy |
| Google Sign-In | Authentication | Google account token, name, email | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Apple Sign-In | Authentication | Apple ID token, name, email (hiding option available) | apple.com/legal/privacy |
| Expo | Push notifications, application distribution | Push token, device information | expo.dev/privacy |
These providers process your data solely for the stated purposes and are subject to their own privacy policies.
When adding new features or data processing activities, we conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) to evaluate potential privacy risks. This assessment covers:
Response times for personal data requests:
| Request Type | Response Time |
|---|---|
| Information / Access | Within 30 days at the latest |
| Rectification | Within 30 days at the latest |
| Deletion (in-app) | Immediate (permanent deletion within 30 days) |
| Deletion (email request) | Within 30 days at the latest |
| Objection | Within 30 days at the latest |
| Data portability | Within 30 days at the latest |
In the case of complex or numerous requests, we may extend this period up to 60 days, provided we inform you.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. In the event of significant changes:
Your continued use of the Application after the changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
For all complaints and applications regarding the processing of your personal data:
📧 Email: hello@povl.app
All applications will be responded to within 30 days at the latest.
If the outcome of your application is not satisfactory, you may apply to the following authorities:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:
Barış Altın
📧 Email: hello@povl.app
📍 Country: Turkey