Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 11, 2025
At Quick Notes, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our browser extension and services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you use Quick Notes, we may collect the following personal information:
- Google Account Information: Email address, profile information, and user ID when you sign in with Google
- Notes Content: The text, images, and other content you create in your notes
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the extension, including features used and frequency of use
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use Quick Notes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Extension version
- Error logs and diagnostic information
- Timestamps of actions performed
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve Quick Notes functionality
- Synchronization: To sync your notes across devices using Google Drive
- AI Features: To process your notes with AI assistance when you use AI-powered features
- Authentication: To verify your identity and manage your account
- Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our services
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
Data Storage and Security
Where Your Data is Stored
Your notes are stored in the following locations:
- Local Storage: Notes are stored locally in your browser for offline access
- Google Drive: When sync is enabled, notes are stored in your personal Google Drive App Data folder
- Our Servers: Minimal metadata and authentication tokens are stored on our secure servers
Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Encryption in transit using HTTPS/TLS
- Secure authentication using OAuth 2.0
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and monitoring
- Data backup and recovery procedures
Third-Party Services
Quick Notes integrates with the following third-party services:
Google Services
- Google Drive API: For syncing your notes across devices
- Google OAuth: For secure authentication
- Your data stored in Google Drive is subject to Google's Privacy Policy
AI Services
- When you use AI features, your note content may be processed by third-party AI providers
- We use reputable AI services that comply with data protection regulations
- AI processing is performed only when you explicitly use AI features
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Export: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection and processing
- Revoke Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, you can:
- Use the settings within the Quick Notes extension
- Contact us at privacy@quicknotes.app
- Revoke Google Drive access through your Google Account settings
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:
- Notes Content: Retained until you delete them or close your account
- Account Information: Retained while your account is active
- Usage Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
- Backup Data: Retained for up to 90 days after deletion
Children's Privacy
Quick Notes is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Quick Notes uses minimal tracking technologies:
- Local Storage: To store your preferences and notes locally
- Session Tokens: To maintain your authenticated session
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns (anonymized data)
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you a notification through the extension (for significant changes)
Your continued use of Quick Notes after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Compliance
Quick Notes is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California
- Other applicable regional and national privacy laws