GutenbergMD – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

Overview

GutenbergMD is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use our app.

1. Data We Collect

Minimal Data Collection

GutenbergMD is designed to minimize data collection. We do not collect or transmit your notes to any server.

What We Store Locally (On Your Device Only)

  • Your notes and documents – stored in your device’s local file system
  • App preferences – theme selections, tags, and UI settings
  • Note metadata – creation/modification dates, pin status, archive status

What We Don’t Collect

  • Location data
  • Device identifiers
  • Browsing history
  • Personal information (unless you voluntarily include it in your notes)
  • Behavioral analytics or tracking
  • Usage statistics

2. Billing and In-App Purchases

If you choose to subscribe to GutenbergMD Pro:

  • Billing is processed through Google Play’s billing system
  • Google handles payment information; we do not store card details
  • Subscription status is stored locally on your device
  • We use Google’s billing API only to verify active subscriptions

For details on how Google handles your payment data, see Google Play’s Privacy Policy.

3. File Access

GutenbergMD requests access to files on your device to:

  • Import markdown files and documents
  • Export notes in multiple formats
  • Access images embedded in your notes

You control which files we can access through Android’s file picker and permission system. We only access files you explicitly select.

4. Data Storage and Retention

  • All your notes are stored locally on your device
  • If you delete a note, it’s permanently removed (or moved to Trash, then permanently deleted after 30 days)
  • Archived notes are kept until you manually restore or delete them
  • No automatic backups are sent to our servers

5. Backup and Cloud Sync

GutenbergMD does not offer cloud backup or sync. Your notes exist only on your device. It is your responsibility to:

  • Back up your device regularly
  • Export important notes if you want to preserve them
  • Transfer notes to another device manually

6. Third-Party Services

GutenbergMD uses the following third-party services:

Google Play Services

  • In-app billing for Pro subscription
  • Crash reporting (Firebase Crashlytics) to improve app stability
  • Analytics (Google Analytics for Firebase) to understand usage patterns

These services are subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

7. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect locally stored data:

  • Notes are stored in the app’s private data directory
  • Data is not encrypted by default (stored as plain markdown files)
  • Android’s built-in security features protect your device

Note: For sensitive information, consider using device-level encryption or storing notes in an encrypted folder.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We’ll notify you of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date above. Continued use of GutenbergMD after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access all your data (it’s in your device’s file system, accessible to you)
  • Delete your notes at any time
  • Export your notes in standard formats
  • Uninstall the app and remove all associated data

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@codelanguage.info


Summary

GutenbergMD respects your privacy:

  • ✅ Your notes stay on your device
  • ✅ No cloud sync or backup without your consent
  • ✅ No tracking or analytics on your content
  • ✅ No selling or sharing of personal data
  • ✅ You control what files we access

If you value privacy, GutenbergMD is designed for you.