PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 12.02.2026
This Privacy Policy explains how the mobile application named ChickUp collects, processes, stores, and protects users’ personal data. By using the application, the User expressly declares that they accept the processing of the health and fitness data detailed below.
By using the application, you declare that you have read and accepted this policy. Certain categories of personal data, particularly health and fitness data, are processed solely on the basis of the User’s explicit, informed, and freely given consent, obtained through a clear affirmative opt-in mechanism within the application interface, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).
Data Controller (Application Owner):
Duru Selin Yılmaz
Contact: info@fineappstudio.com
1. Data Collected
During your use of the application, the following categories of data may be collected:
1.1 Identity Information
- First name, last name
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Language preference
1.2 Health and Fitness Data
The application is not a medical/diet program or a professional healthcare service.
It only provides awareness-based data tracking.
Collected data:
- Height
- Weight
- Daily weight records
- Daily calorie and macro (Protein, carbohydrate, fat) information
- Water consumption
- Current life goal (Lose weight, maintain weight, gain weight, muscle gain)
- Current activity level
- Eating pattern (Daily number of meals and eating interval)
- Calculated body mass index
These data, which qualify as special categories of personal data, are processed in accordance with Article 6 of the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) based on the explicit consent of the User.
Use of the application signifies that consent has been granted for the shared personal data to be processed in line with the purpose of this Agreement.
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), health and fitness data are processed solely on the basis of explicit consent pursuant to Article 9 of the GDPR. Such consent is obtained through an active confirmation mechanism within the application before any health data processing begins. Withdrawal of consent may result in limited functionality or termination of account access where processing is necessary for service provision.
1.3 In-App Activity Data
- Favorite recipes
- Food and meal records
- Food preferences (Creating weekly plans based on foods you like within the application)
- Usage behavior (Screen views, interactions)
- Report sharing based on entered meals
1.4 Account and Communication Information
- Google Play login information is required
1.5 Notification Information
- ChickUp reserves the right to send notifications to the user. The user has the right to disable notifications through device settings at any time.
1.6 Device and Identifier Information
May be automatically collected by the database:
- Device ID
- Application version
- Crash reports, error logs
1.7 Payment Information
- Google Play purchase history (card information is protected by Google)
2. Purposes of Data Use
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- To provide nutrition, water, weight, and activity tracking
- To provide personalized statistics and content
- Account management and login processes
- Operation of push notifications
- Improving application performance
- Crash and error monitoring
- Managing premium and subscription transactions
3. Third-Party Services
Our application uses the following third-party service providers:
- Google AdMob (Advertising Services)
We use Google AdMob to display personalized or non-personalized advertisements to users. For this purpose, certain technical data such as device information, Advertising ID, IP address, and similar identifiers may be processed.
Specifically, health and fitness data collected by ChickUp is excluded from data sharing with Google AdMob or any other advertisement provider
Users may manage or opt out of personalized advertising through their device settings or by visiting Google Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com.
- Firebase Firestore (Data Storage)
Used for securely storing in-app data.
- Firebase Analytics (Usage Analytics)
May collect anonymized usage data to analyze user interactions and improve the application.
- Firebase Crashlytics (Crash Reporting)
Collects technical crash data to help identify and fix application errors and improve performance.
- Google Play Billing (In-App Purchases)
All purchase transactions are processed by Google. We do not store or process users’ payment information.
These third-party service providers operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review the respective privacy policies of these services for more detailed information.
4. Data Retention
- Your data is retained as long as your account remains active.
- Certain data may be retained for specific periods due to legal obligations.
4.1 International Data Transfers
Personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the User’s country of residence, including the United States, where our third-party service providers (such as Google services) operate. Such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and are safeguarded by appropriate legal mechanisms.
5. User Rights
The User shall have the right to:
- Permanently delete their account through the relevant settings section within the Application,
- Request the deletion or destruction of their personal data in accordance with applicable legislation, primarily including Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK), and other relevant regulations.
The account deletion process shall be initiated immediately upon the User’s explicit instruction given through the Application and shall be completed within the shortest technically feasible period.
Upon deletion of the account, the User’s personal data shall be deleted, destroyed, or anonymized, subject to legal data retention obligations, accounting and statutory requirements, dispute resolution necessities, and other mandatory obligations arising from applicable legislation.
Users located in the EEA have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
Requests related to these rights may be submitted via the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.
Important Notice:
Account deletion is irreversible. Upon deletion of the account, the User’s membership within the Application shall be terminated, and the right to access the services shall be permanently revoked.
The Developer reserves the right to retain;
- Data required to be stored pursuant to applicable laws;
- Data temporarily maintained within backup systems where immediate deletion is not technically feasible;
- Records required to be preserved under legal obligations.
6. No Medical Advice
The application is not a dietitian service, medical diagnostic tool, or health advice application.
The data provided is solely for awareness and personal tracking purposes. Users should seek professional support (consult a doctor or dietitian) for health decisions.
7. Data Security
The security of user data is important to us. Your data:
- Is protected on Google Firebase infrastructure with security measures in accordance with Google’s industry standards.
- Data transmission between the application and servers is encrypted using the HTTPS protocol.
- Authentication processes are securely provided through the Google account.
- Passwords and sensitive identity information are not stored in plain text (Google passwords).
- In cases arising from the user’s own fault (for example, if Google account information is obtained by third parties), ChickUp cannot be held responsible for damages arising from unauthorized access. However, ChickUp is responsible for ensuring the security of systems under its control.
Although all reasonable security measures are taken, absolute security of data transmitted over the internet cannot be guaranteed.
8. Limitation of Liability
The application is provided “as is.”
The developer shall not be held liable for:
- Data losses
- Interruptions or access problems
- Issues arising from misuse
- Health problems
- Indirect or direct financial damages
The User acknowledges that any risks arising from the use of the Application belong to them.
9. Children’s Privacy
The application does not target children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
The application is designed for users aged 13 and above. If a user falsely declares their age, ChickUp cannot be held responsible for actions carried out based on such declaration.
10. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be published.
The Application Owner reserves the right to transfer, assign, or subcontract the rights, obligations, and responsibilities under this Agreement to a third party or to a company that it establishes or partners with at any time, without prior consent from users. The User hereby accepts and declares this in advance.
In disputes arising from the implementation of this Agreement, the competent authority shall be the Courts and Enforcement Offices of İZMİR/TURKEY.
11. Contact
You may contact us for your questions:
info@fineappstudio.com