Privacy Policy

Thank you for choosing Noto Notepad — your smart, secure, and private note-taking companion. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being fully transparent about how we handle your information.

This Privacy Policy applies to the Noto Notepad mobile application and describes what data we collect (spoiler: almost nothing), how we use it, and your rights as a user.

Noto Notepad is built with a privacy-first approach. Here's exactly what we do and don't collect:

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  No Personal InformationWe do not collect your name, email, phone number, or any personally identifiable information.
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  No Note ContentYour note content, images, and voice recordings are stored only on your device and never transmitted to our servers.
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  Crash Reports (Anonymous)We may collect anonymous crash reports via Firebase Crashlytics to help us fix bugs. These reports contain device type and OS version — never your notes or personal data.

All your data lives on your device. We follow a strict local-first approach:

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  Local Storage OnlyNotes, images, tags, and settings are stored in your device's internal storage using a secure local database (Room/SQLite).
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  Note LockingYou can lock individual notes using a PIN or biometric authentication (fingerprint/face). Locked note content is never readable without authentication.
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  No Cloud UploadWe do not upload your notes to any server. Future optional cloud sync (if added) will be opt-in and clearly disclosed.

Noto Notepad requests only the permissions it needs to function. Here's what each permission is used for:

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  MicrophoneUsed only for the voice-to-text feature when you tap the Voice button. We never record audio in the background.
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  Storage / Media AccessRequired to attach images to your notes from your gallery. Images are copied to app-private storage.
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  Biometric / FingerprintUsed only for note lock/unlock via fingerprint or face recognition. Biometric data never leaves your device.
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  InternetUsed for crash reporting (anonymous), in-app updates, and in-app review prompts. Never used to transmit note content.

We use a minimal set of trusted third-party services to keep the app stable and up to date:

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  Firebase Crashlytics (Google) Collects anonymous crash reports to help us identify and fix bugs. Does not access note content.
  firebase.google.com/support/privacy
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  Google Play In-App Update Checks for available app updates to keep you on the latest version.
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  Google Play In-App Review May prompt you to rate the app after creating notes. This is handled entirely by Google Play.

Noto Notepad is suitable for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children under the age of 13.

Since we don't collect personal information from any user, there is no special risk to younger users. If you are a parent and have concerns, please contact us at the email below.

You have full control over your data:

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  Delete Your DataUninstalling the app permanently deletes all notes, images, and settings from your device.
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  Revoke PermissionsYou can revoke microphone, storage, or biometric permissions at any time from your device Settings → Apps → Noto Notepad → Permissions.
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  Export Your NotesYour notes are yours. You can copy or back them up at any time.

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect improvements to the app or changes in legal requirements. When we do:

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  Effective Date UpdatedThe date at the top of this page will be updated to reflect when changes were made.
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  Significant ChangesIf we make significant changes that affect your privacy, we will notify you through an in-app message.