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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 19, 2026

Introduction

DriveNotes ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our Chrome extension.

Google Drive Access

DriveNotes uses Google's drive.file permission scope. This means:

• The extension (running in your browser) can create, edit, and delete files in the "DriveNotes" folder it creates
• We (DriveNotes the company) have zero access to your Google Drive — we cannot see, read, or access any of your files
• Your notes are stored directly in YOUR Google Drive account, not on our servers

All sync operations happen directly between your browser and Google Drive. Our servers are only used for authentication — your note content never passes through them.

Data We Collect

DriveNotes collects minimal data necessary for functionality:

• Google Account Email: Used for authentication and license validation
• Authentication Tokens: Encrypted and stored securely to keep you signed in
• License Information: License key and activation status for paid users

Data We Do NOT Collect

• Your Notes: Stored exclusively in YOUR Google Drive. We never see, read, or store your note content.
• Your OpenAI API Key: If you use the AI feature, your API key is stored only in your browser's local storage. It never leaves your device and we never see it.
• Your Other Drive Files: We cannot access any files outside the DriveNotes folder.
• Analytics or Usage Data: We do not track how you use the extension.

How We Use Your Data

• Authentication: Your email is used to authenticate you via Google OAuth
• License Management: Your email and license key are used to validate your subscription status

Data Sharing

We do NOT:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Share your data with advertisers
• Use your data for purposes unrelated to DriveNotes functionality
• Access your note content or other Google Drive files

We work with these service providers:

• Google: For OAuth authentication and Drive API access (to the DriveNotes folder only)
• Paddle: For payment processing (receives your email and order information only)

Local Storage

The following data is stored locally in your browser:

• Your notes (cached for offline access)
• User preferences (theme, sync settings)
• Your OpenAI API key (if you use the AI feature)

This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly sync to Google Drive.

Data Security

• All data transmission is encrypted via HTTPS
• Authentication tokens are encrypted before storage
• We follow OAuth 2.0 and Google's security best practices

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Your notes are always accessible in your Google Drive
• Export: Notes are stored as standard HTML files — no vendor lock-in
• Delete: Delete the DriveNotes folder in Google Drive to remove all notes
• Revoke Access: Disconnect DriveNotes from your Google account at any time via Google Account permissions

Cookies and Tracking

DriveNotes does not use cookies or tracking scripts. We do not collect analytics or usage data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via the extension or our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

hello@drivenotes.app

Data Deletion

To delete your data:

1. Delete the "DriveNotes" folder in your Google Drive to remove all notes
2. Revoke DriveNotes access in your Google Account permissions
3. Uninstall the extension from Chrome

If you need assistance, contact us at hello@drivenotes.app.