Privacy Policy
Your privacy is our priority. We collect zero personal data and use no tracking cookies.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Welcome to PrivNotepad. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our privacy tools. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our tools.
Our Commitment: PrivNotepad is built on a foundation of privacy and transparency. Unlike most websites and online services, we deliberately collect as little data as possible. In fact, we collect no personal information by default. All our privacy tools are designed with a zero-knowledge, zero-storage architecture.
2. Information We Collect
We collect absolutely no personal information by default. Unlike most websites, we do not:
- ❌ Require user accounts or registrations
- ❌ Collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers
- ❌ Store IP addresses or browser fingerprints
- ❌ Use cookies for tracking purposes
- ❌ Collect payment information (we have no payments)
- ❌ Access your location data
What about the data you enter into our tools? All data you enter into our privacy tools (text messages, passwords, files, etc.) is processed locally in your browser. We do not store, log, or have access to any of the content you create or process using PrivNotepad tools.
| Data Type | Do We Collect? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name | ❌ No | No account system means no names |
| Email Address | ❌ No | No signup required |
| IP Address | ❌ No | We do not log IP addresses |
| Browser Fingerprint | ❌ No | No fingerprinting scripts |
| Location Data | ❌ No | We never request location access |
| Cookies | ❌ No | No tracking cookies |
| Your Messages/Notes | ❌ No | Processed locally in your browser |
| Passwords | ❌ No | Never stored or transmitted |
3. How We Use Your Information
Since we collect no personal information, there is no data to use, process, or sell. This is by design. Your privacy is not an afterthought—it is the foundation of PrivNotepad.
What about anonymous analytics? We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, or any other analytics service. We have no interest in tracking how you use our tools. Your visit is completely anonymous from start to finish.
4. Encryption & Security Measures
We take security seriously. Here are the measures we implement to protect any data that passes through our services:
- AES-256 Encryption: All encryption tools use military-grade AES-256 encryption
- Client-Side Processing: All encryption, hashing, and encoding happens in your browser
- Zero-Knowledge Architecture: We never have access to your unencrypted data or passwords
- HTTPS Everywhere: Our entire website uses TLS 1.3 encryption
- Automatic Data Deletion: Self-destructing notes are permanently deleted after viewing or expiry
- No Logging: We maintain no logs of user activity
Important Security Note: While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. For maximum security, we recommend using our offline tools and never sharing sensitive information over unsecured networks.
6. Third-Party Services
PrivNotepad uses minimal third-party services. We carefully vet all third-party providers to ensure they respect user privacy.
- CDN (Content Delivery Network): We use Cloudflare to deliver our website content faster globally. Cloudflare may see your IP address as part of normal network routing, but they do not store or track this data.
- Fonts: We use Google Fonts loaded locally (not from Google servers) to avoid any tracking.
- Icons: Font Awesome icons are loaded from their CDN. Their privacy policy is available at fontawesome.com/privacy.
No Third-Party Tracking: We do not integrate with advertising networks, social media platforms, or any other tracking services.
7. Children's Privacy
PrivNotepad is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we collect no personal information from any users, there is no risk of inadvertently collecting children's data. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has used our services, please contact us with any concerns.
8. International Users
PrivNotepad serves users from over 120 countries worldwide. Our services are designed to comply with international privacy laws and regulations. Key points for international users:
- Data Transfer: Since we collect no personal data, there is no data to transfer across borders
- Local Processing: All encryption and data processing happens on your device
- No Regional Restrictions: Our tools work globally without any regional blocking
- Compliance: We comply with GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, LGPD, and other international privacy frameworks
9. GDPR Compliance (European Union)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants European Union residents specific rights regarding their personal data. Since PrivNotepad collects no personal data, many GDPR requirements are inherently satisfied. However, we fully support all GDPR principles:
- Right to Access: You can access all data we have about you (which is none)
- Right to Rectification: There is no personal data to correct
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): We store no data to delete
- Right to Restrict Processing: We do not process personal data
- Right to Data Portability: No data to export
- Right to Object: No processing to object to
- Automated Decision-Making: We do not use automated decision-making or profiling
10. CCPA Compliance (California)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants California residents specific rights regarding their personal information. PrivNotepad fully complies with the CCPA:
- Right to Know: We collect no personal information, so there is nothing to disclose
- Right to Delete: We store no personal information to delete
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information (we don't collect any)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: All users receive the same privacy protections regardless of location
Do Not Track Signals: We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings. However, since we do not track users anyway, DNT signals have no practical effect on our services.
11. Data Retention Policy
We retain no personal data because we collect none. For self-destructing notes and messages:
- Temporary Storage: Encrypted self-destructing notes are stored temporarily until viewed or expired
- Automatic Deletion: Once a note is viewed OR its expiration time passes, the encrypted data is permanently deleted
- No Backups: We maintain no backups of user content. When data is deleted, it is gone forever
- Server Logs: We do not maintain any server logs that could identify individual users
12. Data Breach Response
Since we collect no personal data, there is no personal data that could be breached. In the unlikely event of a security incident affecting our infrastructure:
- We will investigate immediately
- We will take corrective action to prevent future incidents
- We will notify affected users if any personal data was involved (though we have none)
- We will report to relevant authorities as required by law
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify users of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Posting a notice on our homepage for significant changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of PrivNotepad after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or if you would like to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: privacy@privnotepad.com
Or use our contact form: Contact Page
Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours
Privacy Policy Summary
In simple terms: PrivNotepad collects no personal data. We don't track you. We don't use cookies. We don't store your messages or passwords. All encryption happens in your browser. Your privacy is completely protected when you use our tools.
This is not legal advice, but our commitment to you: Your data stays yours. We built PrivNotepad this way because we believe privacy is a fundamental right, not a feature you should have to pay for or compromise on.