Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 15, 2025
At Scribble, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Chrome extension.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Notes Content: The text and content you create in Scribble is stored locally on your device and, if you choose to enable sync, in your Google Drive account.
- Google Account Information: When you sign in with Google to enable sync, we access your basic profile information (name and email) and your Google Drive storage.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the extension, such as feature usage and error reports.
- Device Information: Basic information about your browser and device type for compatibility purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Scribble service
- To sync your notes across devices via Google Drive
- To improve and optimize the extension
- To provide customer support
- To detect and prevent technical issues
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
Your notes are primarily stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
Google Drive Sync
If you enable Google Drive sync, your notes are stored in your personal Google Drive account. We do not have access to your Google Drive data. All sync operations occur directly between your device and Google's servers.
Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure authentication via Google OAuth
- No server-side storage of your notes content
- Regular security updates and patches
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate (e.g., Google Drive for sync)
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can access all your notes at any time through the extension
- Deletion: You can delete your notes at any time, and they will be removed from local storage and Google Drive
- Opt-Out: You can disable Google Drive sync at any time
- Uninstall: You can uninstall the extension, which will remove all local data
Third-Party Services
Scribble integrates with the following third-party services:
- Google Drive: For optional cloud sync functionality. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
- Google OAuth: For secure authentication. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
Children's Privacy
Scribble is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@scribble.app