Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Zuranote ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our desktop text editor application and related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

  • Registration Data: Email address, username, password (encrypted)
  • Purchase Information: Payment method details, transaction history, license keys
  • Profile Information: Name, company (optional), preferences

2.2 Application Usage Data

  • License Validation: License key verification, activation status
  • Update Information: Version checks, update downloads

2.3 Technical Information

  • Device Information: Operating system, hardware specifications, unique device identifiers
  • Network Information: IP address, connection type, download statistics

2.4 What We Do NOT Collect

  • File Content: We do not access, read, or transmit the content of your text files
  • Local Data: We do not access files stored locally on your device
  • Personal Documents: We do not collect or process your personal documents or code

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Account Management

  • Create and maintain your user account
  • Process license purchases and renewals
  • Provide customer support and technical assistance
  • Send important account notifications

3.2 Application Functionality

  • Validate software licenses
  • Provide software updates and patches
  • Improve application performance and stability
  • Detect and prevent software piracy

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Share Your Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4.2 Limited Sharing for Essential Services

We may share information with:

  • Payment Processors: To process license purchases (payment data only)
  • Cloud Services: For account management and software updates
  • Analytics Providers: For application improvement (anonymized data only)

5. Data Security

5.1 Protection Measures

  • Encryption: All data transmission uses industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure Storage: User data is stored in secure, encrypted databases
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Audits: Security practices are regularly reviewed and updated

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

  • View Data: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Update Information: Modify your account details
  • Delete Account: Request account deletion (subject to license terms)
  • Data Portability: Export your account data

6.2 License and Software

  • Offline Use: Use the software without internet connection
  • Data Localization: Keep all file content on your local device
  • No Telemetry: No telemetry data is collected

7. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

  • Contact: Use the Contact Us link on the Zuranote website
  • Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days

This privacy policy is effective as of January 2025 and applies to all users of Zuranote software and services.