diff --git a/scripts/remove b/scripts/remove
index 1b12a17..61f2713 100644
--- a/scripts/remove
+++ b/scripts/remove
@@ -73,6 +73,12 @@ ynh_script_progression --message="Removing app data directory..." --weight=1
 # Remove the app directory securely
 ynh_secure_remove --file="/home/yunohost.app/$app"
 
+# Remove the data directory if --purge option is used
+if [ "${YNH_APP_PURGE:-0}" -eq 1 ]
+then
+	ynh_script_progression --message="Removing app data directory..." --time --weight=1
+	ynh_secure_remove --file="$datadir"
+fi
 #=================================================
 # REMOVE THE CRON FILE
 #=================================================