Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

This Privacy Policy describes how Notepad.is (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use our website and online notepad service (the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide

The core writing experience is designed to work without an account. If you choose to create an account, sign in, or contact us, we may process the information you submit (for example, email address or message content) solely to operate those features and respond to you.

2.2 Information stored locally in your browser

Notes and text you type in the editor may be stored on your device using browser technologies such as local storage. This data typically does not leave your device unless you copy it, export it, or use a feature that explicitly syncs or uploads content (for example, optional cloud or sharing features if offered). Clearing site data or your browser cache may permanently delete locally stored notes.

2.3 Automatically collected technical data

Like most websites, our hosting and infrastructure may automatically receive technical information when you visit, such as IP address, browser type, device type, general location derived from IP (e.g., country or region), referring URLs, and dates and times of access. We use this information to secure the Service, fix errors, measure performance, and understand aggregate usage.

3. Cookies and similar technologies

We and our partners may use cookies, local storage, pixels, and similar technologies for purposes that may include: keeping the site working (e.g., preferences, session or security-related cookies), analytics, and—where enabled—personalized or non-personalized advertising.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may limit some features of the Service. For industry opt-out tools for interest-based advertising, you may visit resources such as aboutads.info or Your Online Choices (EU), where available.

4. Advertising (including Google AdSense)

We may display third-party advertisements on the Service, including through Google AdSense or comparable networks. Ad partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads based on your prior visits to our site or others, and to measure ad delivery and effectiveness.

• Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party cookies for personalized advertising via aboutads.info choices.

We do not sell your personal information for money. Where required by law, we will describe any “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (as those terms are defined locally) and provide opt-out rights.

5. How we use information

We use the information described above to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service;
• Protect security, prevent abuse, and enforce our terms;
• Analyze traffic and performance in aggregate or de-identified form;
• Serve and measure advertising, where applicable, including contextual or personalized ads depending on your settings and applicable law;
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

6. Legal bases (EEA, UK, and similar regions)

If applicable law requires a “legal basis,” we rely on one or more of the following: performance of a contract, legitimate interests (such as security, analytics, and improving the Service), consent (where required for cookies or marketing), and legal obligation.

7. Retention

We retain server logs and account-related information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, unless a longer period is required by law. Locally stored notes remain on your device until you or your browser removes them.

8. Children’s privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export personal information we hold about you, or to object to or restrict certain processing. Residents of some U.S. states may have additional rights under local privacy laws. To exercise rights, contact us using the details below. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. International transfers

We may process information in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) for cross-border transfers.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

13. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us through the contact options published on the Notepad.is website (for example, the Contact page), or at the official support email listed there if provided.