Privacy Policy
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1. Introduction
Welcome to ChatNote | Simple Notes ("App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app.
2. Developer Information
Developer: Hovsep Arakelyan
Contact Email: help.chatnote@gmail.com
3. Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you use the app:
- Analytics Data: We collect anonymous analytics data to improve the app experience.
4. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the app.
- To analyze app performance and improve features.
- To send push notifications, if enabled.
5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored in the following locations:
- Locally: Notes are stored in the device using Room Database.
- Cloud Storage: User-related data is stored on Firebase.
Note: While we take reasonable steps to secure your data, we do not use special encryption mechanisms in our local storage.
6. Data Deletion
You can delete your data by removing folders within the app.
7. Permissions Required
The app requires the following permissions:
- Internet Access: Used for sending analytics and enabling push notifications.
- Notifications: Used to send you news and notifications about app updates.
- Storage / File Download: Used to download additional files required for the voice-to-text feature.
- Camera: Used to take pictures and videos so you can save them as notes.
- Microphone: Used to record audio, so you can save voice recordings as notes and use the voice-to-text feature.
8. Third-Party Services
The app does not share data with third-party services except for Firebase, which we use for analytics and push notifications.
For the voice-to-text feature, the app uses Vosk, an offline speech recognition toolkit. Audio is transcribed locally on your device and is not sent to any external server.
9. Advertising
The app does not display ads.
10. Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as necessary. Users will be notified of any significant changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at help.chatnote@gmail.com.