Last Updated: February 8, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Notae collects, uses, protects, and shares your personal information. By using the Notae application, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to the Notae mobile application ("Application" or "App") for iOS devices, created by Denis Yaremenko ("Service Provider", "we", "us", or "our") as a freemium service.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This policy describes:
| Data Type | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information Email address (optional), display name |
Optional sign-in, service communications | No (Anonymous login available) |
| Voice Recordings Audio files you create |
AI transcription via Whisper, storage, sync across devices | Yes (for transcription) |
| Text Content Notes, titles, tags, folders |
Note creation, organization, AI enhancement | Yes |
| Photos Images you upload |
Photo scanning via Claude Vision, text extraction | Optional |
| Payment Information Handled by Apple |
Subscription management (processed by Apple, not stored by us) | For Pro subscription |
| Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Device Information Device model, iOS version, unique device identifier |
Compatibility, bug tracking, support |
| Usage Data Features used, session duration, interactions |
App improvement, analytics, feature development |
| Performance Data Crash logs, error reports |
Bug fixes, stability improvements |
| Network Information IP address, network type |
Service delivery, fraud prevention |
The Application does not track or store your precise GPS location. We may derive general location information from your IP address for analytics purposes only, but never specific coordinates.
The Application uses artificial intelligence technologies that process your data through third-party services. By using AI features, you consent to this processing.
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI Whisper | Voice transcription | Audio recordings | OpenAI Privacy ↗ |
| Anthropic Claude | Text enhancement, AI chat | Text content, prompts | Anthropic Privacy ↗ |
| Claude Vision | Photo scanning, text extraction | Images you upload | Anthropic Privacy ↗ |
| Firebase Auth | Anonymous authentication | Anonymous user ID, tokens | Firebase Privacy ↗ |
| Apple CloudKit | Data sync across devices | All your app data | Apple Privacy ↗ |
All data transmitted uses TLS/SSL encryption. Your data in CloudKit is encrypted at rest. All API communications with AI services are authenticated and encrypted.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Voice recordings & notes | Until you delete them or close your account |
| Account information | Until you delete your account + 30 days |
| Analytics data | 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Crash logs | 90 days |
| Support tickets | 3 years (for legal compliance) |
We never sell your personal information to third parties. We never share your voice recordings with advertisers. We never use your notes for marketing to others.
We only share your information in these limited circumstances:
You have the right to:
The Application is NOT intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@notaeapp.com.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States (Firebase, OpenAI, Anthropic servers) and worldwide Apple CloudKit servers (distributed globally).
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with service providers and adherence to GDPR requirements.
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will investigate immediately, notify affected users within 72 hours (as required by GDPR), explain steps we're taking to prevent future breaches, and report to relevant data protection authorities if required by law.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For material changes, we will notify you by sending an email, displaying an in-app notification, and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
Your continued use of the Application after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Website: https://notaeapp.com
Email: support@notaeapp.com
Privacy Officer: Denis Yaremenko
We aim to respond to privacy requests within 30 days.
For GDPR-specific requests, please mark your email "GDPR Request".