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Privacy Policy - NotePush

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Overview

Your privacy is fundamental to NotePush. We’ve designed our app with a privacy-first architecture that ensures your personal information and notification content remain under your complete control.

Key Privacy Principles:

✅ Local Data Storage - All your data stays on your device
✅ No Content Access - We never see your notification messages
✅ Minimal Data Collection - Only what’s necessary for the app to function
✅ No Advertising - No data collection for marketing purposes
✅ User Control - You choose your notification infrastructure

Information We Do NOT Collect

Personal Information

❌ Names, emails, phone numbers
❌ Location data
❌ Demographic information
❌ Contact lists
❌ Photo library access

Notification Content

❌ Notification messages or content
❌ Server URLs or configurations
❌ Authentication credentials
❌ Topic names or subscriptions
❌ Usage patterns or analytics for advertising

Device Information

❌ Device identifiers for tracking
❌ Installed apps
❌ Network information beyond basic connectivity

Information We Do Collect

Essential App Functionality

1. Push Notification Token

What: A unique identifier issued by Apple for your device
Why: Required to deliver push notifications to your device
Where: Shared only with Apple’s Push Notification Service and your chosen notification servers
Control: Automatically managed by iOS; you can disable in iOS Settings

2. Crash Reports (Optional)

What: Anonymous technical data when the app unexpectedly closes
Why: To identify and fix bugs that affect app stability
Control: You can opt out in app settings
Content: No personal information or notification content included

Local Storage Only

Information stored only on your device:

Server configurations and URLs
Topic subscriptions and display names
Authentication credentials (encrypted in iOS Keychain)
Notification history (optional, can be disabled)
App preferences and settings

How We Use Information

Push Notification Delivery

Your device’s push token is shared with your chosen notification servers
This enables servers to send notifications directly to your device
We act only as a conduit; no content passes through our systems

App Improvement

Anonymous crash reports help us identify and fix bugs
No personal information is included in crash reports
Participation is optional and can be disabled

No Other Uses

We do not use your information for advertising
We do not create user profiles
We do not track usage patterns
We do not share data with third parties for marketing

With Your Chosen Servers

Push tokens are shared with servers you configure
This is necessary for notification delivery
You control which servers receive your token
Credentials are encrypted and stored locally

With Apple

Push delivery uses Apple’s Push Notification Service
Standard iOS functionality - same as all iOS apps
Apple’s privacy policy governs their handling

With Third Parties

❌ No personal information sharing
❌ No data sales
❌ No marketing partnerships
❌ No analytics services (beyond basic crash reporting)

Data Security

Encryption

Credentials encrypted using iOS Keychain
Local data protected by iOS security features
Network traffic uses HTTPS when communicating with servers

Access Control

No remote access to your device data
No cloud storage of your personal information
Local-only data processing

Security Practices

Regular security reviews of app code
Minimal permission requests
No unnecessary data collection
Secure coding practices

Your Privacy Controls

In NotePush Settings

Disable crash reporting
Clear notification history
Review server connections
Manage topic subscriptions

In iOS Settings

Notification permissions - Control if NotePush can send notifications
Background refresh - Control when NotePush can run in background
Camera access - Required only for QR code scanning

Server Choice

Complete control over which servers you use
Switch servers anytime without data loss
Remove servers and all associated data
Self-host for maximum privacy

Third-Party Services

Apple Push Notification Service

Purpose: Delivery mechanism for push notifications
Data Shared: Device push token only
Privacy Policy: Apple Privacy Policy

Firebase (Google)

Purpose: Technical infrastructure for push notification delivery
Data Shared: Device push token only (no content)
Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy Policy

Your Notification Servers

Controlled by you - you choose which servers to trust
Direct communication - your device connects directly to your servers
Privacy depends on your server choice and configuration

Children’s Privacy

COPPA Compliance

Safe for children - no personal information collection
No marketing to minors
Parent/guardian control through iOS parental controls
Educational use supported through institutional server deployment

International Users

Global Privacy Protection

Same privacy protection worldwide
Local data storage regardless of location
No cross-border data transfers of personal information
Compliance with local privacy regulations

Minimal data processing under legitimate interest
No personal data collected in most cases
Right to access - contact us for any data we might have
Right to deletion - remove app to delete all local data

Privacy by Design

Architectural Choices

Server-agnostic design prevents vendor lock-in
Local-first approach keeps data on your device
Direct communication eliminates middleman data access
Minimal permissions - only what’s necessary

Technical Implementation

No user accounts required
No cloud synchronization by default
Encrypted local storage
Open protocol based on ntfy standard

Changes to Privacy Policy

Notification Process

Email notification if we have your contact information
In-app notification for significant changes
Website posting of updated policy
Continued use constitutes acceptance

What Triggers Updates

New features that affect privacy
Changes in third-party services
Legal requirement changes
User feedback and improvements

Data Retention

Local Data

Retained until you delete the app or clear data
Your control - clear anytime in app settings
Automatic cleanup available in app preferences

Our Systems

Minimal retention - only crash reports if enabled
Automatic deletion of old crash reports
No personal data retention

Your Rights

Access and Control

View all settings in the app
Export configurations (manual process)
Delete all data by removing the app
Contact us for any privacy questions

Questions and Concerns

Email: developer@notepush.app
Response time: Within 48 hours
Detailed explanations provided for all privacy questions

Commitment to Privacy

We built NotePush because we believe you should control your own notification infrastructure without sacrificing privacy. Our business model is based on providing valuable software, not on collecting your data.

Our Promise:

Your privacy will always be our priority
We will never sell your data
Transparency in all our privacy practices
Continuous improvement of privacy protections

Contact Information

Privacy Questions:

Email: developer@notepush.app
Response Time: Within 48 hours

General Support:

Email: support@notepush.app
Documentation: docs.notepush.app

This privacy policy reflects our commitment to protecting your privacy while providing a powerful, flexible notification service. Thank you for trusting NotePush with your notifications.

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