Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 5, 2026

SuiJi Notes ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Note Content: Notes, tags, canvas drawings, and other content you create in the app.
• Media Files: Images, videos, audio recordings, and other attachments you insert into your notes.
• Account Information: Your Apple ID (obtained via Sign in with Apple, used solely for identity verification).

1.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT collect your location data.
• We do NOT access your contacts.
• We do NOT track your browsing history.
• We do NOT use any third-party analytics to track your behavior.
• We do NOT sell your data to any third party.

2. Data Storage

2.1 iCloud Private Database (Default)

All your data (notes, tags, media files) is stored in your personal iCloud Private Database by default. This means:

• Your data is stored under your Apple account, protected by Apple's privacy framework.
• We cannot access the data in your iCloud Private Database.
• Data is transmitted via CloudKit's secure, encrypted channels.

2.2 Local Device Storage

When offline, your data is saved locally on your device. Once an internet connection is restored, changes are automatically synced to iCloud.

2.3 Our Servers

SuiJi Notes does NOT operate any central server to store your note data. All synchronization is handled entirely through Apple iCloud.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

• Provide note creation, editing, synchronization, and search functionality.
• Sync your data across multiple Apple devices via iCloud.
• Process in-app purchases and license verification (via Apple StoreKit).

4. Information Sharing

We will NOT share, sell, or rent your personal information to any third party, except:

• When you choose to share: You export a note as a file and send it to others yourself.
• Legal requirements: When required to comply with valid legal requests from judicial authorities.

5. Data Security

We protect your data through the following measures:

• End-to-end encryption: Data is transmitted through Apple CloudKit's secure channels.
• Note locking: You can set a separate lock password for sensitive notes. The password hash is stored locally and in your iCloud — we cannot decrypt it.
• Apple Privacy Framework: Your data is stored under Apple's privacy protection architecture, complying with Apple's privacy and security standards.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can view all your data at any time within the app.
• Deletion: You can delete any note and its associated media files at any time.
• Export: You can export your notes in Markdown, PDF, and other formats.
• Revoke Access: You can revoke SuiJi Notes' access at any time through your Apple ID settings. All iCloud data is managed by Apple.

7. Children's Privacy

SuiJi Notes is not directed at children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through in-app notifications or App Store release notes.