PopNote Privacy Policy
Effective date: July 10, 2026 · Last updated: September 25, 2026
PopNote is a notes app for iPhone and iPad made by Murad Ismayilov ("I", "me"). This policy explains what data PopNote handles, where it goes, and the choices you have. The short version: your notes live on your device; nothing leaves it unless you choose to sign in for sync — and nothing is ever used for advertising, analytics, or tracking.
Using PopNote without an account
You can use every feature of PopNote without signing in ("Maybe later"). In guest mode:
- Your notes are stored only on your device.
- No personal data is collected or transmitted to me or to anyone else.
If you sign in (optional)
Signing in with Apple or Google enables cross-device sync. To provide it, the following data is processed:
| Data | Why | Where it's stored |
|---|---|---|
| Name (as provided by Apple/Google) | To greet you in the app | Firebase Authentication |
| Email address | To identify your account | Firebase Authentication |
| Account identifier (user ID) | To link your notes to your account | Firebase Authentication / Cloud Firestore |
| Your notes (text, creation/pop dates, note appearance) | To sync them between your devices | Cloud Firestore |
- Sign in with Apple lets you hide your real email address; PopNote works fine with Apple's private relay address.
- Sync data is stored with Google Firebase (a service of Google LLC) and protected in transit by TLS and at rest by Google's infrastructure. Firebase acts as a data processor; you can read Google's terms at firebase.google.com/support/privacy.
- Access rules ensure only your signed-in account can read or write your notes.
What PopNote does not do
- No advertising, no ad networks.
- No analytics or usage tracking of any kind.
- No selling, renting, or sharing of your data with third parties.
- No tracking across other companies' apps or websites (as defined by Apple's App Tracking Transparency) — PopNote never shows the tracking prompt because it never tracks.
Purchases
PopNote offers a one-time lifetime unlock after a free trial. The purchase is processed entirely by Apple; I never see or store your payment details. Purchase entitlement is checked on your device via Apple's StoreKit.
Data retention and deletion
- Guest mode: deleting the app deletes your notes.
- Signed in: your notes and account persist until you delete them. You can:
- delete individual notes (they're removed everywhere via sync), or
- use Profile → Delete account inside the app, which permanently removes your notes from Cloud Firestore, deletes your Firebase account, and wipes the synced copy — irreversibly.
Children
PopNote is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (e.g., GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California), you may have rights to access, correct, export, or delete your personal data. The in-app account deletion covers erasure instantly; for anything else, email me and I'll respond as soon as I can.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes materially, the dates above will be updated and the current version will always be available at this address.
Contact
Murad Ismayilov
Email: ismayilovmurad@outlook.com