Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Menu QuickNote is a simple, local note-taking application for macOS that helps you quickly capture and organize your thoughts. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information.

2. Information We Collect

Data We DO NOT Collect:

• Note content (text you write)
• Personal information or identifiers
• Usage patterns or analytics
• Device information or location data
• Account information or credentials
• Network activity or browsing data

Data We MAY Store Locally:

• Note Content: Text you write in the app
• Note Metadata: Note titles, creation and modification dates
• Formatting Preferences: Font, size, and color settings
• Application Settings: User preferences and configuration

All data is stored locally on your Mac using Apple's Core Data framework.

3. How We Use Information

Since Menu QuickNote operates entirely locally on your device:

• Local Storage Only: All notes and data are stored locally using Core Data on your Mac
• No Cloud Sync: Your notes are not synchronized to any cloud service
• No Analytics: We do not collect usage analytics or telemetry data
• No Tracking: We do not track your behavior or usage patterns
• No Network Connections: The app does not connect to the internet for any purpose

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage:

• All data is stored locally on your device using Apple's Core Data framework
• The app runs in Apple's sandbox environment for enhanced security
• No network connections are made by the application
• Your notes are as secure as your Mac's file system
• You have complete control over your data

Security Measures:

• The app uses macOS sandboxing for security isolation
• Standard macOS file system security protects your data
• No external data transmission occurs
• Data remains within your local device boundaries

5. Third-Party Services

Menu QuickNote is designed to operate independently without third-party services:

• No cloud services are used for data storage or sync
• No analytics or tracking services are integrated
• No advertising networks or data brokers are involved
• Apple App Store services are used only for app distribution and updates
• No external APIs or web services are contacted

6. Children's Privacy

Menu QuickNote does not knowingly collect any personal information from users of any age. Since all processing is local, no data collection occurs regardless of the user's age.

7. International Users

Since Menu QuickNote processes all data locally on your device, there are no international data transfer concerns. Your data never leaves your Mac.

8. 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
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Providing notice through the App if material changes occur

Any changes will be reflected in the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:

• Access: All your data is stored locally and accessible to you
• Control: You have complete control over your data
• Deletion: You can delete the app and all its data at any time
• Portability: You can export or copy your note content
• No Recovery: No data recovery is possible once deleted as nothing is stored externally

10. Technical Details

Local Processing:

• All note processing happens on your device's processor
• Text formatting and storage use native macOS frameworks
• No internet connection required for any functionality
• Performance depends on your device's capabilities
• Data persistence uses Apple's Core Data framework

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact:

Developer: Øyvind Snekkestad
Email: support@snekkis.com
Website: https://menuquicknote.snekkis.com

12. Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with:

• Apple App Store Review Guidelines
• macOS privacy and security requirements
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) principles

Since no personal data is collected or transmitted, compliance is inherently maintained. This privacy policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices.