description Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to the NoteVault mobile and web application developed by Mikael Tenshio. NoteVault is built to help you store personal notes locally on your device and protect access to them with a PIN.

By using NoteVault, you agree to the practices described on this page. If you do not agree, please stop using the app.

database Data Collection

NoteVault is designed to collect only the data needed for its core functionality.

• Your note titles, note content, note colors, and pinned status
• Your vault preferences such as sorting, preview visibility, and auto-lock
• Security metadata needed to protect the vault, including a hashed PIN, salt, configured PIN length, failed unlock count, and last unlock time

NoteVault does not intentionally collect your contacts, photos, precise location, microphone data, or camera data for its note-taking features.

The app also uses Firebase Analytics to process limited technical and usage information that helps improve stability, performance, and feature quality.

Anonymous analytics data may include

• App usage events such as screen views and feature interactions
• Device model, operating system version, and app version
• General diagnostics and app performance information

Your note titles, note content, and vault PIN are not intended to be used for analytics purposes.

lock Storage and Security

Your notes, settings, and security information are stored locally on your device. Your PIN is not stored as plain text. Instead, NoteVault stores a salted hash of your PIN.

NoteVault is designed for practical privacy and local control. However, it does not claim full encrypted-at-rest protection beyond the security features explicitly built into the app.

NoteVault is not designed to send your note titles, note content, or plain-text PIN through Firebase Analytics. Analytics is limited to technical and usage information.

data_exploration Permissions Used

NoteVault's core features are intended to work without requesting access to sensitive device permissions such as contacts, location, camera, or microphone.

Depending on platform requirements, system-level storage or app lifecycle access may be used so the app can save local notes and auto-lock when the app leaves the foreground.

An internet connection may also be used to transmit limited technical and usage data to Firebase Analytics. NoteVault does not request sensitive runtime permissions for this analytics functionality.

delete Data Retention and Deletion

You remain in control of your data stored in NoteVault.

• You can delete individual notes inside the app
• You can clear all local vault data from the app settings
• You can remove the app from your device to erase locally stored app data

Because NoteVault is local-first and does not provide account-based cloud recovery, deleted data may not be recoverable once it has been removed from the device.

Anonymous analytics data collected through Firebase Analytics is processed according to Google's retention and data handling practices. Uninstalling NoteVault stops future analytics collection from that installation, but previously collected Analytics data already processed by Google may remain subject to Google's retention schedules.

6_ft_apart Third-Party Services

NoteVault does not intentionally upload your notes or PIN data to developer-managed servers for its core functionality.

NoteVault uses the following third-party service:

• Firebase Analytics - Anonymous usage analytics and performance insights

Firebase Analytics may collect technical and usage data as described in its own privacy policy to help monitor app usage trends and improve the app.

If you download the app from an app store, use it in a browser, or rely on platform services, those platforms may process technical data under their own terms and privacy policies.

mail Contact Us

Email: help.tenshioapps@gmail.com

Effective date: June 15, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By installing, accessing, or using the NoteVault application, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the app.

Use of the App

NoteVault is provided as a private note-taking tool for lawful personal or internal use. You agree not to misuse the app, interfere with its operation, or attempt unauthorized access to systems, code, or data.

PIN and Device Security

You are responsible for choosing and protecting your PIN, keeping your device secure, and limiting access to your unlocked vault.

If someone gains access to your device or unlocked session, the security of your notes may be affected.

Local Data Disclaimer

NoteVault is designed to store data locally. No account system or cloud backup is required for its core functionality. As a result, you are responsible for your own device-level backups, transfers, and data retention practices.

The developer is not responsible for note loss caused by device failure, uninstallation, storage corruption, forgotten credentials, or user-initiated deletion.

Analytics and Internet Usage

Although NoteVault is designed to keep your notes stored locally, the app may send limited technical and usage information to Firebase Analytics to help improve stability, performance, and feature quality.

Your note titles, note content, and plain-text PIN are not intended to be shared for analytics purposes.

By using NoteVault, you acknowledge that limited network activity may occur when analytics is enabled and an internet connection is available.

Intellectual Property

The app, its design, branding, and original software components remain the property of the developer. You may not copy, modify, distribute, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from the app except as allowed by applicable law.

Limitation of Liability

NoteVault is provided on an as is and as available basis, without warranties of any kind, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the developer, as creator of the app, shall not be liable for lost notes, deleted vault content, forgotten PINs, unauthorized device access, security incidents, data loss, device issues, or any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive losses or damages arising from or related to your use of, reliance on, or inability to use NoteVault.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability where it cannot legally be limited, including rights that cannot be excluded under consumer protection, product liability, or other applicable laws.

Changes to These Terms

These terms and the accompanying privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Continued use of NoteVault after an update means you accept the revised version.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or the Privacy Policy, contact: help.tenshioapps@gmail.com