Privacy Policy
How we protect your data and respect your privacy in Hillnote.
Hillnote ("us", "we", or "our") operates the Hillnote desktop application and cloud sync service (the "Service"). This page explains how we collect, use, and handle your data when you use Hillnote.
Your privacy is important to us. We believe in local-first, privacy-respecting productivity tools.
Service
The Hillnote text editor application and optional cloud sync service.
Personal Data
Data that can identify an individual, such as email address or username.
Usage Data
Data collected automatically related to usage of the app (e.g., sync timestamps, feature toggles).
Cookies
Small files stored on a user's device; currently not used in the desktop app.
Data Controller
The developer of Hillnote.
User
Anyone using the Hillnote app or cloud service.
Personal Data (Only if you opt into sync)
- Email address (used to authenticate cloud sync)
- Username or display name (if provided)
Local Usage Data
Stored only on your device. Hillnote does not collect local document content, history, or editing behavior.
Sync Usage Data (Optional)
If you opt into the sync service, metadata such as last modified time, sync success/failure, and encrypted content versioning may be processed.
Premium Model Data (Optional)
When using premium AI models (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini), your queries and content may be processed on their servers. This data may be used for model training according to their respective privacy policies.
We use the collected data to:
- Provide and improve the sync feature
- Communicate updates or bug notices
- Analyze crash logs (anonymously, and only if you opt-in)
- Route premium model queries to their respective services when you choose to use them
Synced data is retained only as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. You can delete it at any time.
- All synced data is stored securely on servers located in Singapore.
- Encryption is used in transit and at rest. Document contents are never read or shared.
In the event of a data breach affecting synced user data, we will notify affected users via email within 72 hours.
If you reside in the EU or similar jurisdictions:
- You may request access, deletion, or correction of your data by emailing hello@hillnote.com
- You can withdraw consent to sync at any time by disabling the sync feature in-app
We rely on your consent and our legitimate interest to provide and improve the sync service as the legal basis for processing data.
Hillnote does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 18. If you believe this has occurred, contact us to remove the data.
We do not use advertising SDKs or third-party analytics libraries. Sync data is stored securely using privacy-compliant cloud services.
You will be notified of material changes through the app interface. Your continued use constitutes agreement to updated policies.
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts located in Bangalore, India.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy:
Email: hello@hillnote.com
When you choose to use premium AI models:
- Your queries and content are sent to the respective model provider's servers
- Data may be used for model training according to each provider's privacy policy
- You can review each provider's data handling practices:
- You can choose to use only local models to keep all data on your device