Privacy Policy
Effective date: 27 April 2026
Summary
FoldNotes stores your notes as plain markdown files in iCloud Drive (or locally if you choose). We don’t collect, transmit, or have access to your notes, tags, tasks, or any document content. The app talks to Apple’s iCloud servers for sync — that’s it.
What We Collect
Nothing from the app. FoldNotes does not include analytics, telemetry, crash reporting, or any network calls beyond iCloud sync (handled entirely by Apple’s frameworks).
Email address — if you sign up for the beta or newsletter via our website, your email is stored by Buttondown (our newsletter provider). We use your email solely to send you product updates and beta invitations. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email. Lawful basis: consent (you actively submit your email).
Licence information (macOS) — if you purchase a licence, Paddle (our Merchant of Record) processes your payment and stores your email and licence key. We receive your email address and licence status from Paddle. We do not receive or store payment card details. Lawful basis: performance of contract (delivering the software you purchased).
Third-Party Data Processors
| Service | What They Process | Their Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Apple (iCloud) | Your notes (if iCloud sync is enabled) | apple.com/legal/privacy |
| Buttondown | Your email address (newsletter) | buttondown.com/legal/privacy |
| Paddle | Email, payment details, licence key (purchases) | paddle.com/legal/privacy |
| Cloudflare | IP address, access logs (website hosting) | cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any other parties.
iCloud
If you use iCloud Drive, your notes are stored in Apple’s cloud infrastructure and subject to Apple’s privacy policy. FoldNotes uses the standard iCloud Drive container — we cannot read your files on Apple’s servers.
Data Location
- Notes: iCloud Drive (
iCloud~com~foldnotes/Documents/) or~/Documents/FoldNotes/if iCloud is not enabled - App cache: A local SwiftData database derived from your files. Deleted and rebuilt automatically if corrupted. Contains no data that isn’t already in your markdown files.
- Preferences: Standard macOS/iOS user defaults. Stored locally on your device.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Correction — ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Deletion — ask us to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Portability — your notes are already plain markdown files you fully control
- Withdraw consent — unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time; deactivate your licence via the app menu
- Complain — lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (OAIC in Australia, or your local data protection authority in the EU/UK)
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@foldnotes.io. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
- Newsletter emails: Retained until you unsubscribe, then deleted from Buttondown within 30 days
- Licence data: Retained by Paddle for the duration of your licence and as required by tax/accounting law
- Notes and app data: Stored only on your devices and your iCloud account. We never have access to this data.
Children
FoldNotes is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be communicated via the website and/or email. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.
Contact
Foldsoft Pty Ltd (ACN 697 343 570) Email: hello@foldnotes.io