Astronaut Apps
Gecko Notes
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 20261 Introduction
Welcome to Gecko Notes, a mobile app developed by Astronaut Apps. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our app. Our goal is to provide a transparent and secure experience for all users.
2 Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- ‣We do not require you to create an account to use Gecko Notes.
- ‣We do not collect any personal information from you while using the app.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- ‣Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access Gecko Notes, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
- ‣Usage Information: We may collect information about how you use the app, such as the features you interact with and the frequency of your use.
- ‣Location Information: We do not collect your location data.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We do not collect any information from third parties.
3 How We Use Your Information
- ‣Improving the App: We use the information collected to improve the functionality and user experience of Gecko Notes.
- ‣Analytics: We use Google Analytics to gather usage data to understand how users interact with the app and to improve its performance.
- ‣Advertising: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements within the app to generate revenue.
4 Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
- ‣Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and process usage data. Google Analytics may receive anonymized or aggregated data about your device and usage patterns.
- ‣Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements in the app. Google AdSense may collect information about your device and browsing habits to show you relevant ads.
5 Data Retention
- ‣We retain the information collected through Google Analytics and Google AdSense for as long as it is necessary to provide the app's services and for internal reporting purposes.
- ‣We do not store the content of your notes on our servers. Any notes are stored on your device only. If a note is temporarily sent to a server for AI features, the content is not stored and is immediately deleted.
6 Data Security
- ‣We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
- ‣We use secure data transmission methods and implement industry-standard security practices to safeguard your data.
7 Your Rights
7.1 Rights Under GDPR (EU Users)
- ‣Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- ‣Correction: You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate personal data we hold about you.
- ‣Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
- ‣Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- ‣Opt-Out: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
7.2 Rights Under CCPA (California Users)
- ‣Access: You have the right to request information about the personal data we have collected about you.
- ‣Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.
- ‣Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data. Note that we do not sell your personal data.
8 Children's Privacy
Our app is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- ‣Cookies: We do not use cookies in our app.
- ‣Device Identifiers: We may use unique device identifiers to collect usage data.
- ‣Tracking: Google Analytics and Google AdSense may use tracking technologies to collect and process data about your use of the app.
10 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, if significant, through the app.
11 Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: