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.