Privacy Policy for NotesKimi

Introduction

NotesKimi (“the Extension”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a Chrome extension that helps users create, organize, and manage notes while browsing the web.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how information is collected, used, stored, and protected.

By using NotesKimi, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1. Google Account Information

If you choose to sign in with Google, NotesKimi may collect:

• Email address
• Display name
• Profile picture (if provided by Google)

This information is used solely for authentication, account identification, and cloud synchronization.

2. Notes and User Content

NotesKimi stores information that users voluntarily create, including:

• Text notes
• Rich text notes
• Tags
• Favorites
• Categories
• Other note-related content entered by the user

The content of notes is controlled entirely by the user.

3. Page Information Associated With Notes

When users create notes related to webpages, NotesKimi may store:

• Page URL
• Website domain
• Page title

This information is stored only to help associate notes with webpages selected by the user and provide page-specific note functionality.

4. Local Storage and Settings

NotesKimi may store information locally on your device, including:

• Notes created while offline
• User preferences
• Theme settings
• Font size settings
• Sidebar preferences
• Cached application data required for functionality

Information We Do Not Collect

NotesKimi does not collect:

• Passwords
• Credit card information
• Banking information
• Personal messages outside the extension
• Keystrokes outside the extension
• Browsing history for analytics or advertising
• Website content unrelated to notes created by users

NotesKimi does not sell user data and does not use user data for advertising purposes.

How We Use Information

Information collected by NotesKimi is used solely to:

• Provide note-taking functionality
• Associate notes with webpages selected by users
• Synchronize notes across devices
• Authenticate users
• Store user preferences
• Improve reliability and performance
• Enable import and export features

Website Access

NotesKimi operates on webpages visited by users in order to:

• Display the floating note-taking interface
• Display the NotesKimi sidebar
• Enable page-specific note creation
• Associate notes with webpages selected by users

NotesKimi does not collect, transmit, or store webpage content unless the user explicitly chooses to save information as part of a note.

Cloud Synchronization

If users sign in to NotesKimi, notes and related account data may be synchronized using Google Firebase services.

Cloud synchronization is optional and intended to allow users to access their notes across devices.

Third-Party Services

NotesKimi uses the following third-party services:

Google Authentication

Used for secure account sign-in and authentication.

Firebase Authentication

Used to manage user authentication.

Firebase Firestore

Used to securely store and synchronize user notes and account-related data.

These services are operated by Google and are subject to Google's own privacy policies and terms.

Data Storage

Local Storage

Notes and settings may be stored locally using Chrome Storage APIs.

Cloud Storage

When cloud synchronization is enabled, notes and account-related information may be stored securely in Firebase Firestore.

Data Sharing

We do not:

• Sell user data
• Rent user data
• Share user data with advertisers
• Use user data for profiling or targeted advertising

Information may be processed by trusted service providers such as Google Firebase solely for providing NotesKimi functionality.

Data Retention

User data is retained until:

• The user deletes the data
• The user removes their account data
• The user requests deletion where applicable

Users may delete notes at any time through the extension.

Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect user information, including:

• Secure authentication
• HTTPS encrypted communication
• Firebase security rules
• Access controls

However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

User Controls

Users may:

• Create, edit, and delete notes
• Export notes
• Sign out of cloud synchronization
• Remove local data by uninstalling the extension
• Contact us regarding account-related data questions

Permissions Explanation

NotesKimi requests certain Chrome permissions to provide its features:

Storage

Used to save notes, preferences, and extension settings.

Tabs

Used to associate notes with webpages and retrieve information about the currently active page when requested by the user.

Floating Button

Used access to webpages to display its floating note-taking button, sidebar, and page-specific note features. The extension does not collect browsing history or webpage content unless the user explicitly saves information as part of a note or notes.

Side Panel

Used to display the NotesKimi sidebar.

Commands

Used to support keyboard shortcuts configured by the user.

Scripting

Used to display NotesKimi functionality on webpages and provide page-specific note features.

Identity

Used for Google Sign-In and account authentication.

Children's Privacy

NotesKimi is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Any updates will be posted on this page together with an updated revision date.

Contact

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