Privacy Policy for NoteLockr

Introduction

NoteLockr ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the NoteLockr mobile application (the "App").

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Your notes and their content
• Personal identifiers (name, email, phone number)
• Device identifiers
• Location data
• Usage analytics
• Crash reports

Local Data Storage

All your data is stored locally on your device using:

• Local Database: Your notes, categories, and tags are stored in a local Hive database on your device
• Secure Storage: Sensitive data like encryption keys and app settings are stored using Flutter's secure storage
• No Cloud Sync: Your data never leaves your device

How We Use Your Information

Since NoteLockr operates entirely offline:

• No Data Collection: We do not collect any user data
• No Data Sharing: We do not share data with third parties
• No Analytics: We do not track your usage or behavior
• No Advertising: We do not serve ads or share data with advertisers

Data Security

We implement several security measures to protect your data:

Encryption

• Note-Level Encryption: Individual notes can be encrypted using AES-256 encryption
• Local Storage Security: Sensitive data is stored using platform-specific secure storage (iOS Keychain, Android Keystore)
• Password Protection: App-level PIN/password protection available

Local Security

• All data remains on your device at all times
• No network connections for data synchronization
• No remote access to your notes

Your Rights and Controls

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:

Data Access

• Full Access: You can access all your data through the app interface
• Export Options: Export your notes to JSON format for backup purposes

Data Deletion

• Individual Notes: Delete specific notes through the app
• Complete Removal: Uninstalling the app removes all associated data
• Secure Deletion: Deleted notes are permanently removed from local storage

Data Portability

• Export Feature: Export all your notes and categories to standard formats
• Import Feature: Import notes from backup files
• No Vendor Lock-in: Your data is exportable and readable

Third-Party Services

NoteLockr does NOT integrate with any third-party services:

• No cloud storage services
• No analytics services
• No advertising networks
• No social media integrations
• No external APIs

Children's Privacy

NoteLockr is safe for users of all ages as:

• No personal information is collected from anyone, including children under 13
• No online interactions or communications are possible
• All data remains on the user's device

International Users

Since NoteLockr operates entirely offline:

• No data crosses international borders
• No compliance issues with international data protection laws
• Your data remains in your jurisdiction

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to:

• Reflect changes in our privacy practices
• Address new privacy laws or regulations
• Improve clarity and transparency

Notification of Changes:

• Updated policy will be included in app updates
• Effective date will be updated
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes

Data Breaches

Given NoteLockr's offline-only architecture:

• No Server Breaches: We don't operate servers that can be breached
• Local Security: Your device security determines data protection
• User Responsibility: Keep your device secure and use app-level encryption

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or NoteLockr's privacy practices:

Developer Contact:

• App Support: Available through app store review system
• Privacy Questions: Contact through app store developer information

Note: Since NoteLockr operates entirely offline, we have no ability to access or recover your data remotely.

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws

Key Compliance Points:

• Data Minimization: We collect no unnecessary data
• Purpose Limitation: No data processing beyond app functionality
• Storage Limitation: User controls data retention
• Transparency: Full disclosure of our practices (or lack thereof)