Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

TL;DR

NoteInk is a privacy-first application. All your notes are stored locally on your device. We don't collect, store, or share any of your personal data. Your notes are yours, and yours alone.

1. Introduction

Welcome to NoteInk ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our application. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use NoteInk.

2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We do NOT collect personal info

NoteInk does not require:

  • Account creation
  • Email address
  • Name or contact information
  • Location data
  • Device identifiers
2.2 Note Content
Local storage only

Your notes are stored locally on your device only. We do not have access to:

  • The content of your notes
  • Your note titles
  • Your tags or categories
  • Any data you enter into the app
2.3 Usage Data
No tracking

We do NOT collect usage analytics or tracking data. We do not track:

  • How you use the app
  • Which features you use
  • How often you use the app
  • Your browsing behavior
3. How We Use Your Information

Since we don't collect any information, we don't use any information. All data processing happens locally on your device.

4. Data Storage
4.1 Local Storage

NoteInk uses your browser's IndexedDB to store notes locally on your device. This means:

  • Your notes never leave your device
  • No cloud synchronization (unless you explicitly export)
  • No server-side storage
  • Complete offline functionality
4.2 Data Persistence

Your notes persist in your browser's storage until you:

  • Manually delete them
  • Clear your browser data
  • Uninstall the app
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 Google AdSense

NoteInk displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may collect:

  • Cookie data for ad personalization
  • Device information
  • IP address

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Hosting (Vercel)

NoteInk is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may collect:

  • Server logs (IP address, browser type)
  • Performance metrics

Learn more: Vercel Privacy Policy

6. Data Security

We take data security seriously:

  • HTTPS: All connections are encrypted
  • Local Storage: Data never transmitted to servers
  • No Authentication: No passwords to be compromised
  • Client-Side Processing: All operations happen on your device
7. Your Rights

Since we don't collect your data, you have complete control:

  • Access: All your data is accessible in the app
  • Export: Export your notes anytime (PDF, TXT, HTML, MD, JSON)
  • Delete: Delete individual notes or all data
  • Portability: Export and import your data freely
8. Children's Privacy

NoteInk is safe for users of all ages. Since we don't collect any personal information, there are no special considerations for children under 13. However, we recommend parental supervision for young users.

9. International Users

NoteInk can be used anywhere in the world. Since all data is stored locally on your device, there are no international data transfer concerns.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Displaying a notice in the app
  • Posting on our website
11. Open Source

NoteInk is committed to transparency. You can review our source code to verify our privacy claims.

12. Data Breach

Since we don't store your data on our servers, there is no risk of a data breach from our side. Your data security depends on:

  • Your device security
  • Your browser security
  • Your local backups
13. Cookies

NoteInk uses minimal cookies:

  • Theme Preference: Stores your dark/light mode choice
  • Google AdSense: Third-party advertising cookies

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

14. Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals. Since we don't track users anyway, enabling DNT doesn't change our behavior.

15. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under CCPA. However, since we don't collect personal information, these rights don't apply. We don't:

  • Sell personal information
  • Share personal information
  • Collect personal information
16. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For EU users, we comply with GDPR by:

  • Not collecting personal data
  • Processing all data locally
  • Providing full data control
  • Enabling easy data export
17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

18. Consent

By using NoteInk, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you don't agree with this policy, please don't use the app.

Summary

NoteInk is designed with privacy as a core principle:

  • ✅ No account required
  • ✅ No data collection
  • ✅ No tracking
  • ✅ No cloud storage
  • ✅ Complete offline functionality
  • ✅ Full data control
  • ✅ Open and transparent

Your notes are yours. Period.

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