Privacy Policy - Privacy Notebook

1. Overview

Privacy Notebook ("PNote", "we", "our", or "the app") is a privacy-focused offline notes application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.

2. Data We DON'T Collect

We prioritize your privacy by NOT collecting:

❌ Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
❌ Contact information or contact lists
❌ Location data or GPS coordinates
❌ Device identifiers or advertising IDs
❌ Your note contents or text
❌ Your passwords or encryption keys
❌ Photos, files, or media from your device
❌ Usage patterns or behavioral data

3. Data We Collect

To improve app functionality and user experience, we collect only anonymous, aggregated usage data:

✅ App launch events (number of times the app is opened)
✅ Note operations (create/edit/delete counts only, no content)
✅ Crash logs (error reports without any personal content)

This anonymous data is collected through Facebook Analytics SDK and helps us understand how the app is used and where we can make improvements.

4. Data Storage

4.1 Local Storage

All note contents are stored exclusively on your device
Notes are encrypted using AES-256 encryption algorithm
Passwords are hashed using PBKDF2 algorithm with salt
No data is transmitted to external servers
No data is uploaded to cloud services

4.2 Cloud Backup

Cloud backup functionality is disabled by default
Your notes will NOT be backed up to Google Drive or other cloud services
Uninstalling the app will permanently delete all local data

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Facebook Analytics SDK

This app integrates Facebook Analytics SDK solely for collecting anonymous usage statistics. No personal information or note content is shared with Facebook.

Facebook's Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

5.2 No Other Third-Party Services

We do not integrate any other third-party services, advertising networks, or tracking tools.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

AES-256 encryption for all note contents
PBKDF2 password hashing with salt
No plain-text password storage
Disabled automatic backups to prevent data leakage
No internet permissions required to access notes
Secure local database with Room persistence library

7. User Rights and Data Control

You have complete control over your data:

Create, edit, or delete notes at any time
Set individual passwords for each note
Change or remove passwords as needed
Uninstall the app to permanently delete all local data
No account registration required
No data portability needed (all data stays on your device)

8. Children's Privacy

Privacy Notebook is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. Since we don't collect personal information from any users, we are in compliance with children's privacy regulations including COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act).

9. International Data Transfers

Since all data is stored locally on your device and we don't transmit note contents to any servers, there are no international data transfers of your personal information or note contents.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
We will notify users through app updates
Significant changes will be highlighted in the app

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through:

Google Play Store app listing
In-app feedback mechanism
Google Play Store reviews

12. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

Google Play Developer Program Policies
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)