Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Lightnote, the AI notebook that thinks back and connects your thoughts. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how Lightnote ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, processes, and safeguards your information when you use our AI-powered notebook that connects ideas, generates insights, and turns notes into action (collectively, the "Service").

This policy applies to all users of Lightnote, regardless of how you access the Service (web, mobile, or desktop). By using Lightnote, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Here are the types of information we collect to provide and improve our services.

— Account Information

  • Email address (required for account creation and authentication)

  • Username or display name

  • Profile information/preferences

— Content Data

  • Notes and documents you create

  • Tags, folders, and organizational structures

  • Timestamps and metadata

— Usage Information

  • Log data and analytics

  • Device information and browser type

  • IP address and general location data

— AI Connection and Insight Data

  • How your notes connect and relate to each other through AI analysis

  • AI-generated insights, connections, and actionable suggestions

  • Pattern recognition data used to surface relevant connections

  • Interaction data with AI-powered thought mapping and insight features

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Lightnote AI notebook that connects your thoughts

  • Power AI features that discover connections between your notes and generate insights

  • Transform your notes into actionable suggestions and meaningful patterns

  • Enable intelligent search that understands context and relationships across your notebook

  • Sync your notes, connections, and AI-generated insights across devices

  • Improve our AI connection engine using privacy-protected, anonymized patterns only

  • Send important service updates about new AI capabilities and connection features

  • Respond to support requests and optimize how AI surfaces insights for you

Data Storage and Security

  • All notes are encrypted in transit using TLS

  • Data is stored securely on our servers

  • We implement industry-standard security measures

  • Your notes are private and not shared with third parties

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only:

  • With your explicit consent

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • With service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Delete your account and associated data

  • Opt out of non-essential communications

Data Retention

  • We retain your data while your account is active

  • Upon account deletion, data is permanently removed within 30 days

  • Backups may retain data for up to 90 days

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.


By creating an account and using Lightnote, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Service.

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