Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PocketNote ("we," "our," or "us") is an AI-powered study companion that helps students transform their notes and study materials into quizzes, flashcards, podcasts, mind maps, and study reports. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you use our platform at pocketnote.app.

By using PocketNote, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use PocketNote:

• Email address: collected via Google OAuth for account authentication and service notifications.
• Google account name: used for display purposes within the platform.
• Uploaded study materials: documents, notes, and other content you upload to generate study resources. This content is processed by our AI and stored in your personal notebook.
• Usage data: anonymized analytics (pages visited, features used) to help us improve the platform.

We do not collect passwords. Authentication is handled entirely through Google OAuth.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Authenticate your account and keep it secure.
• Generate AI-powered study materials from your uploaded content.
• Send you service-related notifications and billing communications.
• Improve the platform using aggregated, anonymized usage data.

4. Your Data Is Not Sold

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data or your study content with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. Your notes and documents are yours.

5. AI Processing of Your Content

PocketNote's AI features work on the content you upload. When you ask a question or generate a study resource, the AI processes only your documents, not generic web data. Your content is not used to train AI models or shared with other users.

To deliver AI features, your content may be sent to our AI processing providers under strict data protection agreements. These providers are prohibited from using your content for any purpose other than delivering the requested service.

6. Payment Processing

All payments are processed by Stripe. PocketNote never accesses or stores your credit card details. Payment information is sent directly to Stripe's PCI-compliant servers. You can review Stripe's privacy practices at stripe.com/privacy.

7. Data Security

Security measures in place include:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit.
• Google OAuth for secure, passwordless authentication.
• Per-user isolated storage for notebooks and uploaded materials.

No system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong Google account password and enable two-factor authentication on your Google account.

8. Data Retention & Deletion

Your data is retained as long as your account is active. You may delete individual notebooks and uploaded materials at any time from within the platform. To delete your entire account and all associated data, contact us at hello@pocketnote.app. Account deletion is permanent and irreversible.

9. Third-Party Services

PocketNote integrates with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google — for authentication via OAuth.
• Stripe — for payment processing.
• Vercel — for platform hosting and infrastructure.

10. Children's Privacy

PocketNote is intended for users aged 14 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. If you believe a child under 14 has created an account, please contact us immediately and we will delete the account.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify you via email or a notice on the platform. Continued use of PocketNote after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@pocketnote.app.