diff --git a/scripts/remove b/scripts/remove
index c408ba2..fc31a26 100644
--- a/scripts/remove
+++ b/scripts/remove
@@ -45,8 +45,8 @@ ynh_remove_app_dependencies
 # REMOVE DATA DIR
 #=================================================
 
-# Remove the app data directory with the command `yunohost app remove --purge`
-if [ "$YNH_APP_PURGE" == true ]
+# Remove the app data directory with the command `yunohost app remove transmission --purge`
+if [ "${YNH_APP_PURGE:-0}" -eq 1 ]
 then
   ynh_script_progression --message="Removing $app data directory..." --weight=2
   ynh_secure_remove --file="$datadir"