# Privacy Policy for Aether Notes
**Last Updated: April 1, 2026**
At **Saif Labs**, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how **Aether Notes** collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.
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## 1. Information We Collect
### A. Personal Data
When you use Aether Notes, you may provide certain personally identifiable information, such as:
- **Email Address**: Used for account creation and synchronization via Firebase Authentication.
- **Profile Information**: If provided during Google Sign-In.
### B. Usage & Note Data
- **Notes Content**: Your notes are synchronized with **Google Firebase (Cloud Firestore)** to ensure you can access them across devices. Use of our app implies consent to store this data on Firebase servers.
- **Local Biometrics**: We use Android/iOS biometric hardware (fingerprint/face unlock) for app security. **We do NOT collect or store your biometric data.** All biometric processing happens locally on your device's Secure Element.
### C. Device Information
We may collect basic technical data (device model, OS version) to improve app performance and troubleshoot crashes.
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## 2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our service (syncing notes).
- To manage your account.
- To improve app performance and user experience.
- To provide secure access via biometric authentication.
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## 3. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including **AES Encryption**, to protect your sensitive data. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
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## 4. Third-Party Services
Aether Notes uses the following third-party services:
- **Google Firebase**: For authentication and database (Firestore).
- **Google Fonts**: For typography.
- **Google Play Services**: For app distribution and updates.
These third parties have their own privacy policies regarding how they handle data.
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## 5. Children's Privacy
Our Application does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
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## 6. 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.
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## 7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:
- **Developer**: Saif Labs
- **Email**: [Your Support Email Here]
- **Package name**: com.saiflabs.aethernotes