Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how StartAppNotes ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies in our mobile application (the "App") and on our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

StartAppNotes is designed with privacy in mind. We use minimal tracking technologies on our website and in our App for essential functionality and optional analytics.

By using or accessing our App or website, you agree to this Cookie Policy. This policy may change from time to time and your continued use of the App or website is deemed to be acceptance of such changes.

Our Approach to Data Minimization

At StartAppNotes, we are committed to collecting only the data that is necessary to provide you with a better experience. We follow data minimization principles by:

• Collecting only the information needed to understand app usage and improve functionality
• Setting reasonable expiration dates for cookies and similar technologies to ensure they don't persist longer than necessary
• Anonymizing and aggregating data whenever possible to protect your privacy
• Encrypting data in transit and at rest when using cloud services
• Providing you with control over your data and privacy settings

What are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. In mobile applications like ours, we use similar technologies such as device identifiers, local storage, and analytics tools to achieve the same purposes as cookies in web browsers.

These technologies help us provide and improve the App's functionality, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns (in anonymized form only).

Why Do We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies?

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential functionality: These are necessary for the App and website to function properly. They help us remember your preferences, maintain session state, and sync your data across devices.
• Authentication: If you have an account, we use cookies to keep you logged in and sync your data securely.
• Analytics (optional): These help us understand how visitors interact with our App and website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the user experience and optimize our content. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
• Crash reporting (optional): These help us identify and fix bugs in the App. No personal data is included in crash reports.

We do not use cookies or similar technologies for advertising, marketing to third parties, or behavioral tracking of individual users.

Technologies We Use

The specific cookies and similar technologies we use include:

• Local Storage: We use local storage to store information about your preferences (such as theme settings and subscription status) and to personalize the App for you. This data remains on your device.
• Secure Cloud Storage: If you use cloud sync, your data is encrypted and stored securely on our servers to enable access across your devices.
• Device Identifiers: We may use device identifiers for analytics purposes (anonymized only) and to ensure compatibility with your device.
• Authentication Tokens: If you have an account, we use secure tokens to keep you logged in and protect your data.
• Optional Analytics: We may use optional analytics services to analyze the use of our App and website. These services gather information about app use in anonymized form. The information gathered is used to create reports about the use of our App and website to help us improve functionality.

Your content is never tracked or analyzed. Only anonymized usage data (such as which features are used most) may be collected if you opt in to analytics.

Third-Party Services

Our App and website may integrate with third-party services for essential functionality:

• Payment Processing: Apple's App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android) for subscription management. These services have their own privacy policies.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Secure cloud services for data sync and storage. Your data is encrypted and handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
• Optional Analytics: Optional analytics services to help us understand app usage and improve functionality (anonymized data only).
• Crash Reporting: Optional crash reporting services to help us identify and fix bugs (no personal data included).

These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies, but they do not have access to your personal content. We carefully select our partners and require them to handle your data securely.

Your Choices Regarding Cookies and Tracking

You have control over how cookies and similar technologies are used:

• In the App: You can control some data collection through your device settings. Optional analytics can be disabled if you prefer.
• On our website: When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.
• Browser settings: You can configure your browser to warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since each browser is different, please refer to your browser's Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.

If you decline cookies or disable them:

• Essential cookies will still be used as they are necessary for the App and website to function properly
• Some features may be disabled, and some parts of the App or website may not function optimally
• Your preferences may not be saved between sessions
• We will not be able to collect information about your usage to improve our App and website

Even if you decline cookies, you can still use our App and website, though some functionality may be limited.

Data Storage and Retention

Your data may be stored locally on your device or synced to the cloud depending on your settings:

• Local data remains on your device until you delete the App or clear its data
• Cloud-synced data is retained until you delete it or close your account

Any limited information collected through cookies and similar technologies (such as anonymized analytics data) is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Cookie Policy.

Analytics and usage data is typically retained for a maximum of 26 months, after which it is either deleted or fully anonymized and aggregated for long-term statistical purposes.

Preference data stored locally on your device (such as theme settings and subscription status) remains on your device until you delete the App or clear its data.

Do Not Track

Some internet browsers and devices have "Do Not Track" features that allow you to tell websites and applications not to track your online activities. We respect your privacy choices and will honor Do Not Track signals where technically feasible.

However, please note that some essential functionality may still require minimal data collection to operate properly.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies and similar technologies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us:

• By email: hello@startapplab.com
• By visiting the contact page on our website: https://startapplab.com/contact