# Privacy Policy for yNotes

**Effective Date:** July 2026

## 1. Data Collection and Use
yNotes is designed with your privacy in mind. We do not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal information, notes, or biometric data with external servers or third parties. 

## 2. Local Storage
All your notes, books, and encrypted data within the "Safe Zone" are stored locally on your device. The app operates entirely offline and does not require an internet connection to function.

## 3. Biometric Data
Biometric authentication (such as fingerprint or face recognition) is handled directly by your device's operating system. yNotes uses the official Android Biometric API to verify your identity but never accesses, stores, or transmits your actual biometric data.

## 4. Encryption
Data stored in the Safe Zone is encrypted using standard Android cryptography mechanisms (EncryptedSharedPreferences and hardware-backed Keystore). The encryption keys remain securely on your device.

## 5. Changes to This Policy
If we update our Privacy Policy, we will post the changes on this page.

## 6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please open an issue in this repository.