Notepad Offline (Privacy Policy)

# **Privacy Policy for Notepad Offline**

**Last Updated:** October 30, 2025
**Effective Date:** October 30, 2025

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## **1. Introduction**

Notepad Pro ("we," "our," "the app," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Android application Notepad Pro (the "Service").

**By using Notepad Offline, you agree to this Privacy Policy.**

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## **2. Information We Collect**

### **2.1 Personal Information**
**We DO NOT collect any personal information.** Notepad Pro does not require:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Location data
- User accounts or login credentials
- Any personally identifiable information

### **2.2 Usage Data**
**We DO NOT collect usage data.** We do not track:
- How you use the app
- What you write in your notes
- When you use the app
- Device information
- Analytics or statistics

### **2.3 Notes and Content**
**All your notes are stored locally on your Android device only.** We do not:
- Access your notes
- Store your notes on our servers
- Backup your notes to the cloud
- Read or analyze your content
- Share your notes with anyone

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## **3. How We Use Information**

**We do not use any information because we do not collect any information.**

Notepad Pro is a completely offline Android application that:
- Stores all data locally on your device
- Does not communicate with external servers
- Does not send any data over the internet
- Does not require internet connection to function

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## **4. Data Storage and Security**

### **4.1 Local Storage**
- All notes are stored locally on your Android device using internal storage
- Your data never leaves your device
- We have no access to your data
- Data is stored in the app's private directory

### **4.2 Security**
- Since all data is stored locally, you are in full control of your data security
- We recommend using Android security features (PIN, password, fingerprint, face unlock)
- We do not have servers, so there is no risk of server breaches
- Your notes are protected by your device's security

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## **5. Third-Party Services**

**We DO NOT use any third-party services**, including:
- Google Analytics or Firebase Analytics
- Advertising networks (no ads)
- Cloud storage services (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
- Social media integrations
- Payment processors
- Crash reporting tools (Crashlytics, etc.)
- Any third-party SDKs

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## **6. Data Sharing and Disclosure**

**We DO NOT share, sell, rent, or disclose any data** because:
- We don't collect any data
- We don't have access to your notes
- All data stays on your Android device

We will never:
- Sell your information to third parties
- Share your data with advertisers
- Use your data for marketing purposes
- Disclose your information unless required by law

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## **7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)**

Notepad Pro does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. The app is safe for all ages and does not:
- Require personal information
- Contain inappropriate content
- Collect data from users of any age
- Display advertisements

Parents can confidently allow their children to use Notepad Pro. The app is rated for Everyone on Google Play Store.

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## **8. Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)**

Since all data is stored locally on your Android device, you have complete control:

### **8.1 Right to Access**
- You can access all your notes anytime within the app

### **8.2 Right to Deletion**
- You can delete individual notes or all notes at any time
- Uninstalling the app will remove all data from your device
- You can clear app data from Android Settings → Apps → Notepad Pro → Storage → Clear Data

### **8.3 Right to Export (Data Portability)**
- You can export your notes as .txt files
- You have full ownership of your content
- Export feature available in the app

### **8.4 Right to Rectification**
- You can edit your notes at any time

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## **9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**

**We DO NOT use:**
- Cookies
- Web beacons
- Tracking pixels
- Session tracking
- Device identifiers for tracking
- Any tracking technologies
- Advertising IDs

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## **10. Android Permissions**

Notepad Pro requests minimal Android permissions:

### **Permissions Used:**
- **WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE** (Optional) - Only used when you choose to export notes to your device downloads folder
- **READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE** (Optional) - Only used if you import files (future feature)

### **Permissions NOT Used:**
- ❌ Location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION)
- ❌ Camera (CAMERA)
- ❌ Microphone (RECORD_AUDIO)
- ❌ Contacts (READ_CONTACTS, WRITE_CONTACTS)
- ❌ Phone (READ_PHONE_STATE, CALL_PHONE)
- ❌ SMS (SEND_SMS, READ_SMS)
- ❌ Calendar (READ_CALENDAR, WRITE_CALENDAR)
- ❌ Internet (INTERNET) - Not required for core functionality
- ❌ Any other sensitive permissions

**All permissions are used only for their stated purpose and never for data collection.**

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## **11. International Data Transfers**

**Not applicable.** Since we don't collect or transmit any data, there are no international data transfers. Your notes never leave your Android device.

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## **12. Changes to This Privacy Policy**

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our practices
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- App updates or new features

When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Significant changes will be notified within the app
- You can always view the latest policy in the app or online
- Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

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## **13. Data Retention**

- We do not retain any data because we don't collect any data
- All notes are stored on your Android device until you delete them
- You control data retention by managing your notes
- Uninstalling the app will permanently delete all local data

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## **14. Legal Compliance**

Notepad Pro complies with:
- **GDPR** (General Data Protection Regulation) - EU users
- **CCPA** (California Consumer Privacy Act) - California users
- **COPPA** (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
- **Google Play Store** policies and Developer Distribution Agreement
- **Android** platform guidelines
- International privacy laws

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## **15. No Advertisements**

Notepad Pro is completely **ad-free**:
- No banner ads
- No interstitial ads
- No video ads
- No ad networks integrated
- No ad tracking or profiling
- Clean, distraction-free experience

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## **16. No Internet Connection Required**

Notepad Pro is a fully offline Android application:
- No internet connection required for any feature
- No data transmission to external servers
- No server communication
- No cloud synchronization
- Complete privacy and security
- Works in airplane mode

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## **17. Open Source Transparency**

Notepad Pro is built with transparency in mind:
- Simple, straightforward functionality
- No hidden features
- No background processes
- No data collection code
- You can verify our privacy claims

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## **18. Your Consent**

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy:
- Please do not install or use the app
- Uninstall the application from your Android device
- Contact us with any concerns

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**Data Safety Section Declaration:**
- No data collected
- No data shared with third parties
- No data transferred off device
- All data stays on device

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## **19. Contact Us**

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

**Developer:** [Udoy Chakraborty]
**Email:** [gamersgone345@gmail.com]
**Website:** [https://tipsfactbd.blogspot.com]
**Address:** [Bangladesh ]

**Response Time:** We aim to respond within 15 days.

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## **20. Legal Disclosure**

We will disclose information only if required by law, such as:
- Valid court orders
- Legal processes
- Government or law enforcement requests
- Protecting our legal rights
- Compliance with Android or Google Play policies

However, since we don't collect data, there is typically nothing to disclose.

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## **21. Disclaimer**

Notepad Pro is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we take reasonable measures to ensure app functionality and security:

- You are responsible for your Android device security
- We recommend regular backups of important notes using the export feature
- We are not liable for data loss due to device issues, Android updates, or user error
- Use device-level backup solutions for added protection

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## **22. Uninstalling the App**

When you uninstall Notepad Pro:
- All notes stored in the app will be permanently deleted
- No data remains on our servers (because we have no servers)
- Export your notes before uninstalling if you want to keep them
- No residual data collection continues after uninstallation

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## **23. Privacy by Design**

Notepad Pro was designed with privacy as the foundation:
- No data collection from the start
- No analytics integration
- No user tracking
- Offline-first architecture
- Minimal permissions
- Local storage only
- No account system
- Maximum user privacy

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## **24. Summary**

**In simple terms:**
- ✅ We don't collect ANY data
- ✅ We don't use ads or trackers
- ✅ Your notes stay on YOUR Android device
- ✅ We can't access your notes
- ✅ Complete privacy guaranteed
- ✅ No internet required
- ✅ You own your data 100%
- ✅ No third-party services
- ✅ Minimal permissions
- ✅ Works completely offline

**Notepad Pro is designed with privacy as the top priority. Your notes, your device, your privacy.**

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## **25. Data Safety**

We declare:

**Data Collection:** None
**Data Sharing:** None
**Security Practices:** Data encrypted in transit (N/A - no transmission)
**Data encrypted at rest:** Uses Android device encryption
**Data deletion:** User can delete data anytime

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**This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 30, 2025.**

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