🛡️ Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the FlashNote browser extension (hereinafter referred to as “the Extension” or “Application”). We deeply value the confidentiality of your notes and writings, adhering strictly to our core philosophy: “Local-first, user data ownership, and zero stealth tracking.”
🏗️ 1. Data Architecture & Local-First Philosophy
🏠 A. 100% Local Sandbox Storage
- All your notes, book chapters, folder hierarchies, and preferences are strictly stored in your browser’s local sandbox via IndexedDB (Dexie.js).
- Under default operation, no data is transmitted to intermediate servers or third-party clouds. Your data belongs entirely to you.
☁️ B. User-Owned Cloud Sync
- When you optionally enable cloud synchronization (e.g., Baidu Netdisk), the Extension communicates directly with your private cloud directory (
/apps/flashnote/) via official OAuth authorization. - Neither the developer nor intermediate proxies can view, intercept, or store your tokens or documents.
🔐 2. Browser Permissions (Principle of Least Privilege)
FlashNote only requests permissions essential for core workspace features:
| Permission | Purpose & Scope |
|---|---|
storage & unlimitedStorage | Overcomes default quota limits to reliably store extensive notes, long books, and search indexes locally. |
sidePanel | Provides a native, persistent sidebar workspace to prevent distraction from frequent tab switching. |
contextMenus | Allows users to quickly capture selected web text directly into FlashNote via right-click. |
activeTab & tabs | Reads the active tab’s title and URL strictly when the user manually triggers a “cite web page” action. |
clipboardWrite | Enables one-click copying of Markdown text, syntax-highlighted code blocks, and exported Mermaid diagrams to the system clipboard. |
🚫 3. Zero Tracking & Zero Telemetry
- No Advertisements: FlashNote contains zero third-party advertising SDKs.
- No Behavioral Tracking: We never monitor your keystrokes, editor contents, usage duration, or visited web pages.
- No Telemetry Frameworks: Google Analytics and other third-party tracking libraries are completely excluded.
💎 4. Data Sovereignty & User Control
- Data Portability: Export your complete library anytime as a standardized, universal Markdown ZIP archive without vendor lock-in.
- Physical Erasure: Uninstalling the extension from your browser instantly wipes all data held within the local browser sandbox.
📬 5. Contact Us
If you have questions or inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our team:
- Support Email: support@aicrosoft.com
- Website: https://aicrosoft.com
Last Updated: October 9, 2026