Last updated: July 25, 2026
Kovan IQ (the "App") is developed by berrsoft. This Privacy Policy explains how your data is handled while you use the App.
1. Core Principle: Your Data Stays on Your Device
All the data you enter into the App (hives, apiaries, queens, honey harvests, maintenance records, photos, voice notes, expenses/income, etc.) is stored only on your device, in a local database, by default.
This data is never sent to any server or third party unless you explicitly start an action (e.g. exporting, sharing, or enabling cloud sync).
You can use the App entirely without an internet connection (aside from optional online features like Cloud Sync or ads).
2. Cloud Sync (Optional)
The App offers an optional "Cloud Sync" feature for users who want to sync their data across multiple devices or share it with a team.
This feature only activates if you deliberately create an account and enable it. Until you do, no data is transferred to the cloud.
Once you enable Cloud Sync, your account-linked hive/apiary data, your email address, and the technical credentials required for syncing are stored on our secure servers (running on Cloudflare infrastructure) over an encrypted connection.
You can turn off Cloud Sync at any time; doing so does not affect the data on your device — it only stops syncing across devices.
3. Deleting Your Data
You can delete the data on your device, partially or completely, at any time from within the App's settings.
If you're enrolled in Cloud Sync, using the "Permanently Delete My Account" flow in the App will permanently and irreversibly delete your account, your login credentials, and all data we hold in the cloud. This takes effect immediately once you confirm the emailed verification code.
If you can't complete a deletion request from within the App, you can contact us at the address below to request deletion of your account and data.
4. Permissions We Request and Why
The App may request the following permissions to support its features. Each one only activates when you use the related feature, and the data is processed on your device:
- Camera: scanning hive QR codes/barcodes and adding photos
- Location: marking an apiary's location on the map
- Microphone: recording voice notes
- Photos/Gallery: adding or exporting hive and apiary photos
This data never leaves your device unless you attach it to a record you share or export.
5. Ads and In-App Purchases
The free version of the App shows ads via Google Mobile Ads (AdMob). Google may process data via device identifiers to serve ads; on iOS this happens in line with the permission you grant under App Tracking Transparency.
Subscriptions and in-app purchases are handled through Google Play / the App Store; we never see or store your payment details. Purchase verification data is shared with our servers only to confirm your subscription status.
6. Sharing with Third Parties
Aside from the optional Cloud Sync and ad/purchase services described above, your data is never shared with, sold to, or used for marketing by any third party.
7. Data Security
Data transmitted via Cloud Sync travels over an encrypted connection (HTTPS) and access is limited to your authenticated account. The security of the data on your device depends on your device's own security settings.
8. Children's Privacy
The App is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (including under GDPR/KVKK), you have the right to access, correct, delete, and object to the processing of your data. Contact us at the address below to exercise these rights.
10. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated over time; significant changes will be announced within the App or in release notes.
11. Contact
For questions or data/account deletion requests: [email protected]