Privacy Policy for Notes Reminder

Effective Date: November 8, 2025

Last Updated: November 8, 2025

Anuj Tirkey ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Notes Reminder mobile application (the "App"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our App.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

The App allows you to create and store notes and reminders locally on your device. The information you enter includes:

Note titles and content
Tags and categories
Reminder dates and times
Color preferences for notes

Important: All notes and reminders are stored locally on your device only. We do not have access to, collect, or transmit this information to our servers or any third parties.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information through third-party services:

Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
Usage Data: App interactions, features used, crash reports
Advertising ID: For serving personalized advertisements

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

App Functionality: To provide core features like note creation, editing, reminders, and notifications
Advertisements: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
App Improvement: To analyze app usage and improve user experience
Technical Support: To diagnose and fix technical issues
Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

All your notes and reminders are stored exclusively on your device using:

Room Database (SQLite) for secure local storage
Android's built-in encryption mechanisms

We do not maintain any servers that store your personal notes or reminders.

3.2 Data Export

The App provides an export feature that allows you to save your notes in text or JSON format. When you export notes:

Files are temporarily stored in the app's cache directory
You control where to share or save the exported files
Temporary files are automatically deleted by the system

3.3 Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Local database encryption
Secure file sharing using Android FileProvider
No transmission of personal data to external servers

4. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

4.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the App. AdMob may collect and use information including:

Device advertising ID
IP address
Device information and usage statistics

For more information about how Google uses data, please review:

4.2 Android Operating System

The App uses Android system services for:

Notifications and alarms
File sharing capabilities
Network connectivity checks

5. Permissions We Request

The App requests the following permissions and their purposes:

            Required Permissions:
            Internet: Required to load advertisements from Google AdMob
Access Network State: To check internet connectivity for ad loading
Post Notifications: To send reminder notifications for your notes
Schedule Exact Alarm: To trigger reminders at precise times you set
Use Exact Alarm: Alternative permission for exact alarm scheduling
Use Full Screen Intent: To display notification alerts properly
Foreground Service: To ensure reminder notifications work reliably

        

6. Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access: All your data is stored locally on your device and accessible to you at all times
Deletion: You can delete individual notes or all data by uninstalling the App
Export: Use the built-in export feature to save your notes in text or JSON format
Opt-out of Ads: You can opt-out of personalized ads through your device settings

How to Opt-Out of Personalized Ads:

On Android:

Go to Settings > Google > Ads
Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"

8. Data Retention

Notes and Reminders: Stored locally on your device until you delete them or uninstall the App
Exported Files: Temporary export files are stored in cache and automatically cleaned by Android
Usage Data: Retained by third-party services (Google AdMob) according to their policies

9. International Users

The App is designed for users worldwide. Since all data is stored locally on your device, there is no international data transfer of your notes and reminders. However, third-party services like Google AdMob may transfer data according to their policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Displaying a notification in the App (for significant changes)

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

12. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing

13. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your information, we will:

Investigate the breach immediately
Notify affected users within 72 hours
Take appropriate steps to mitigate the impact
Cooperate with relevant authorities as required by law

14. Do Not Track

The App does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, you can opt-out of personalized advertising through your device settings as described above.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Developer: Anuj Tirkey

Email: anujwork34@gmail.com

Phone: +91 6261934057

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours

16. Consent

By using our App, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our App.

17. Additional Information

17.1 Cookies and Tracking

The App does not use cookies. However, third-party advertising services may use similar technologies for ad targeting and measurement.

17.2 Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with the App. This helps us improve functionality and user experience.

17.3 Push Notifications

The App uses local notifications to remind you of scheduled tasks. These notifications are generated locally on your device and do not involve external servers.