The TL;DR
- • SNote doesn't track you
- • SNote doesn't log your IP
- • SNote doesn't know what's in your notes (end-to-end encrypted)
- • SNote stores encrypted data until it self-destructs
- • SNote doesn't use cookies, analytics, or third parties
- • That's it
The Technical Details
What SNote Collects
Nothing personally identifiable. Period. SNote temporarily stores:
- Encrypted note content (encrypted in your browser before transmission)
- Note metadata (creation timestamp, expiration timestamp, access status)
All data is stored only until the note is viewed or expires, then permanently deleted.
Encryption Architecture
SNote implements true end-to-end encryption:
- All encryption/decryption occurs in your browser
- Content encryption keys are never sent to the servers
- The encryption key is transmitted via URL fragments (the part after #) which browsers never send to servers
- SNote cannot decrypt your content, even if requested to do so
What SNote Doesn't Collect
- IP addresses (not logged or stored)
- Geolocation data
- Browser fingerprints
- Referring URLs
- Analytics data
- Usage statistics
Cookies & Local Storage
SNote does not use:
- Cookies
- Local storage for tracking
- Session identifiers
- Any client-side state persistence for tracking purposes
The only client-side storage used is for UI preferences like light/dark mode.
Third Parties
SNote uses Cloudflare as a proxy for DDoS protection and speed optimization. Cloudflare may temporarily process connection data but it is configured to minimize data collection and retention in accordance with this privacy policy.
Otherwise, SNote does not use:
- Analytics providers
- Tracking pixels
- Social media plugins
- External fonts
- Ad networks
- Any other third-party services
All application code is self-hosted on SNote's infrastructure.
Data Deletion
- Notes are automatically deleted after being viewed once
- Notes are automatically deleted after their expiration time
- Deletion is immediate and irreversible
Legal Compliance
SNote will comply with valid legal orders. However, due to the zero-knowledge architecture:
- SNote cannot access note contents
- SNote cannot identify note creators or viewers
- SNote cannot provide data it doesn't have
Changes to This Policy
If this policy is updated, changes will be noted here. The core commitment to privacy and minimal data collection will not change.