JottNote Privacy Policy

Effective date: February 21, 2026

1. What Data JottNote Stores

All user-created content is stored locally on your device using Chrome's built-in storage API (chrome.storage.local). This includes:

• Notes and their content
• Bookmarks and tags
• Saved sessions (tab groups)
• Templates and placeholders
• Automatic backups of notes
• Your settings and preferences

This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly export it.

2. Data We Do Not Collect

JottNote does not collect, store, or transmit any of the following:

• Personally identifiable information (name, email, address)
• Browsing history or activity
• Analytics, telemetry, or usage statistics
• Cookies or tracking identifiers

3. Third-Party Services

JottNote connects to the following external services for specific features. No personal data is sent in these requests:

• ExchangeRate-API (exchangerate-api.com) — Fetches current fiat currency exchange rates for Math Mode. Only a standard HTTP request is made; no user data is included.
• CoinGecko API (coingecko.com) — Fetches cryptocurrency prices for Math Mode. Only a standard HTTP request is made; no user data is included.
• ExtensionPay (extensionpay.com) — Handles optional Pro license verification and payment processing. ExtensionPay may collect payment information (e.g., email, payment method) when you choose to upgrade. Please refer to ExtensionPay's Privacy Policy for details.

4. Permissions Explained

• storage — Save your notes, settings, and bookmarks locally on your device.
• clipboardWrite / clipboardRead — Enable copy and paste functionality within the extension.
• alarms — Power the built-in timer and automatic backup scheduling.
• tabs — Open bookmarks and session URLs in new tabs; capture current tabs when saving a session.
• contextMenus — Add right-click options to save selected text or page URLs to JottNote.
• sidePanel — Allow JottNote to open as a browser side panel.
• bookmarks (optional) — Requested only when you choose to import Chrome bookmarks. Never accessed without your explicit permission.

5. Data Security

Your data is stored locally using Chrome's storage API, which is sandboxed to the extension and inaccessible to websites or other extensions. JottNote does not use remote servers or databases to store your content.

6. Data Deletion

You can delete any or all of your data at any time:

• Delete individual notes, bookmarks, or sessions from within JottNote.
• Uninstalling the extension removes all locally stored data.

7. Children's Privacy

JottNote does not knowingly collect any data from children under 13. Since JottNote does not collect personal data from any user, no special provisions are required.

8. Changes to This Policy

If this privacy policy is updated, the revised version will be posted at this URL with an updated effective date. Continued use of JottNote after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on our GitHub repository or contact us at hello@adamos.me.