Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2025-04-21
Welcome to VanishNote.me. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our service.
For detailed information about the technology behind our self-destructing notes, including encryption and deletion processes, please see our About page.
Information We Collect
The only information we directly collect related to the note itself is the content you enter into the note creation form. We do not require user accounts or collect personal identifiers like names or email addresses during note creation.
We strongly advise against including sensitive personal information within the notes themselves.
Like most websites, our servers may automatically log standard technical information when you visit our site, such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system. This is used for operational purposes like monitoring server load and security.
How We Use Information
Note content is used solely to generate the unique link and display the note to those who possess the link, according to the expiration rules (view count or time limit) you set.
Technical log data is used for maintaining and securing the service. We do not link log data to note content.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
VanishNote.me uses minimal cookies. We may use essential cookies required for the basic functionality of the website, such as session management or security features. We do not currently use cookies for tracking user behavior across different websites or for detailed analytics.
You can typically configure your browser to reject cookies, but this might affect the usability of some website features.
Advertising
Currently, VanishNote.me does not display third-party advertisements. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated to reflect how ad partners might collect information or use cookies.
Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your information. We do not share note content with third parties, except:
- With service providers who assist us in operating the website (e.g., hosting), under strict confidentiality agreements.
- If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
Sharing the unique note link is your responsibility.
Data Security
We implement technical and administrative security measures designed to protect the information we handle. This includes encryption of note data while stored on our servers. However, no system is 100% secure.
Data Retention
Note content is automatically and permanently deleted once the expiration conditions (view limit or time limit) are met. We do not retain backups of deleted notes.
Technical log data is retained only as long as necessary for operational and security purposes, typically for a limited period.
Your Choices
You control the content entered into notes and the conditions under which they expire.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.