DriftNote — Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 15, 2026

DriftNote ("the app", "we", "us") is an anonymous note-drifting social app that lets people write short notes, discover notes from strangers, reply, and chat. This policy explains what we collect, why, and your choices. We are committed to collecting the minimum data needed to run the service.

1. Information we collect

• Account: a sign-in identifier from Apple or Google (or a phone number if you use phone sign-in). We do not receive your Apple/Google password.
• Profile: gender, nickname, and an avatar you choose.
• Approximate location: your city and country, inferred from your IP address. We do not collect precise GPS coordinates or street-level location.
• Content you create: the notes, replies, and private chat messages you send.
• Device & usage: a device push token (for notifications) and basic technical data needed to operate and secure the service.

2. How we use it

• Provide the core experience: drift notes, deliver replies, enable 1:1 chat.
• Safety and moderation: detect and remove abusive or prohibited content, handle reports, and block abusive users.
• Send notifications you opt into (e.g., when someone replies to your note).

3. Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers that help us run the app: cloud hosting, IP-to-city geolocation, content-moderation, and push-notification delivery. They may process data only on our behalf.

4. Retention & deletion

You can permanently delete your account at any time from Me → Delete account. This removes your profile, notes, replies, conversations, and messages. You may also email us to request deletion. We retain data only as long as needed to provide the service or meet legal obligations.

5. Your rights

Depending on your region (e.g., EEA/UK under GDPR, California under CCPA), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your data, and to object to certain processing. We do not sell personal information ("Do Not Sell" applies by default). To exercise any right, contact us below.

6. Children

DriftNote is intended for users aged 17 and older. It is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 17. If you believe a minor has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it.

7. Security & international transfer

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. Our servers may be located outside your country; by using the app you consent to such transfer.

8. Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.

9. Contact

Questions or requests: shuitian13@gmail.com