Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for DOT Notebook

Last updated: April 2026

DOT Notebook (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Email address

• User ID (automatically generated)

• Date of birth (optional)

• Work / occupation (optional)

This information is used to create and manage your account.

1.2 Content You Create

When using the app, you may provide:

• Photos

• Videos

• Voice recordings

• Notes and journal entries

• Locations linked to your memories

This content is stored and associated with your account.

1.3 Device & Technical Data

We automatically collect:

• App usage data (analytics)

• Crash logs and diagnostics

• Device information (model, OS version)

This helps us improve stability and performance.

1.4 Permissions-Based Data

DOT Notebook requests access to the following:

• Camera – to capture photos and attach them to your journal

• Photo Library – to select and attach existing images

• Microphone – to record voice memos

• Location – to tag memories with places

• NFC – to scan DOT tags and link physical pages with digital content

All permissions are used strictly for core app functionality.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Create and manage your account

• Link digital content to physical notebook pages

• Provide app functionality (photos, voice memos, maps, NFC)

• Improve the app through analytics

• Monitor and fix crashes

• (Optional) Provide marketing insights and improvements

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Data Storage & Security

• Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices

• Personal content is protected and associated with your account

• We implement encryption and access controls where applicable

4. Analytics & Crash Reporting

We use third-party tools (e.g. Firebase or similar services) to:

• Analyze app usage

• Detect crashes and errors

These tools may collect anonymized or pseudonymized data.

5. Location Data

Location is used only when you actively attach it to a memory.
We do not track your location in the background without your interaction.

6. Marketing Data (Optional)

Optional data such as occupation may be used to:

• Improve product features

• Understand user preferences

Providing this data is not required.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Update or delete your account

• Request data removal

To do so, contact us at the email below.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active.
If you delete your account, your data will be removed within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Children’s Privacy

DOT Notebook is not intended for children under 13 (or applicable age in your region).
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted within the app.