Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Life Note ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by Life Note mobile application and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account: Name, email address (via Google Sign-In)
• Create content: Text posts, voice notes, images, drawings/scribbles
• Use features: Book exchange listings, meet-up events, help requests
• Edit your profile: Username, full name, bio, profile picture, gender, city

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Location Data: When you use location-based features (Meets, Help requests), we collect your approximate or precise location with your permission
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features you use

1.3 Third-Party Services

• Google Sign-In: We use Google authentication to verify your identity. We receive your name, email, and profile photo from Google
• Cloud Storage: Your uploaded images and voice recordings are stored securely in cloud storage services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Process and store your posts, voice notes, and images
• Enable location-based features (nearby meets and help requests)
• Facilitate book exchanges and community connections
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your requests and questions
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With other users: Your profile information and posts are visible to other Life Note users as part of the social features
• Service providers: We share data with third-party service providers who help us operate our services (cloud storage, authentication)
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Location Data

Location data is collected only when you actively use location-based features:

• Meets feature: To show nearby events and gatherings
• Help requests: To connect you with nearby community members who can help

You can control location permissions in your device settings. Disabling location will limit these features but won't affect other app functionality.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Secure cloud storage for media files
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can view your profile and content within the app
• Edit: You can update your profile information at any time
• Delete: You can delete individual posts or your account. Contact us at posteditorlnf@gmail.com to request account deletion
• Location: You can enable or disable location permissions in your device settings
• Camera/Microphone: You can control these permissions in your device settings

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Life Note 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.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: posteditorlnf@gmail.com
App: Life Note Mobile Application

11. Permissions We Request

The Life Note app requests the following permissions to provide our services:

• Camera: To take photos for your posts and profile
• Photo Library: To select existing photos for your posts and profile
• Microphone: To record voice notes
• Location: To show nearby meets and help requests (only when using these features)

You can manage these permissions in your device settings at any time.