Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

VanishNote is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide our service:

• Encrypted message content (temporarily stored)
• Message expiration times
• Hashed viewing passwords
• Basic usage metrics (not linked to individual messages)

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to:

• Deliver messages to intended recipients
• Enforce message expiration and deletion
• Maintain service security and functionality
• Improve the service based on anonymous usage patterns

4. Data Security

We implement several security measures:

• End-to-end encryption of message content
• Secure password hashing
• Automatic message deletion after viewing or expiration
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure data transmission using HTTPS

5. Data Retention

Messages are automatically deleted from our servers:

• Immediately after being viewed by the recipient
• When they reach their expiration time
• No backups or copies are maintained

6. Third-Party Services

We don't share your information with third parties. The service operates independently and doesn't integrate with external services that could compromise privacy.

7. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Delete your messages before they are viewed
• Set custom expiration times for messages
• Request information about our data practices

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use only essential cookies required for the service to function. No tracking cookies or analytics tools are used to monitor user behavior.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Significant changes will be announced on our website. Continued use of the service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us through our website.