Privacy Policy
Our commitment to protecting your privacy. Your personal data and application content remain on your device, giving you complete control.
Introduction
Negative Space Software LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you purchase and use our software products, including Notecognito and Detextify.
Our core philosophy is local-first design. Your personal data and application content remain on your device, giving you complete control over your information.
Information We Collect
Purchase Information via Lemon Squeezy
When you purchase our software, our payment processor Lemon Squeezy collects:
- Your name
- Email address
- Date of purchase
- Purchase history and transaction details
This information is necessary to process your payment, deliver your license, and provide customer support.
License Activation Data
When you activate our software, our licensing service collects:
- Hardware identifier (anonymized device fingerprint)
- Activation and deactivation timestamps
- Device information:
- Operating system and version
- Application version
- System architecture
- Platform type
- Network information:
- IP address (for geographic license compliance)
- User agent string
Information We Do NOT Collect
Your Content
Any content you create within our applications (notes, text, settings)
Usage Analytics
Your browsing history or activity within our applications
Personal Files
Personal files or documents on your device
Behavioral Data
Behavioral analytics or usage patterns
Location Data
Location data beyond country-level IP geolocation
How We Process Your Data
Local-Only Application Data
All content created within our applications is processed and stored exclusively on your device. We have no access to your notes, documents, or personal data created within our software.
Server-Side Processing
We process limited data on our servers only for:
- License Validation: Verifying legitimate software purchases and preventing piracy
- License Management: Enabling you to transfer licenses between devices
- Customer Support: Responding to your inquiries and technical issues
- Legal Compliance: Meeting tax and accounting obligations
Data Security
- All data transmissions use industry-standard TLS/SSL encryption
- License servers are protected by firewalls and strict access controls
- We conduct regular security audits
- Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
Third-Party Services
Lemon Squeezy (Payment Processing)
We use Lemon Squeezy as our payment processor and merchant of record. They handle all payment information according to their privacy policy. We do not have access to your payment card details. For more information, visit Lemon Squeezy's privacy policy.
No Analytics or Tracking Services
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other third-party analytics or tracking services.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
- Restriction: Request temporary restriction of processing in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
- Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
- Users must be at least 13 years old to purchase or use our software
- If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information
- Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact us immediately
International Users
European Union Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to be informed about data processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority
- Right to know the legal basis for processing (contract fulfillment and legitimate interests)
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Right to delete your personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
Data Retention
- Purchase Records: Retained for 7 years as required by tax and accounting regulations
- License Data: Retained for the lifetime of the product to enable license transfers and support
- Support Correspondence: Retained for 2 years after resolution
- IP Logs: Automatically purged after 90 days
Contact Information & Policy Changes
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, see our contact page.
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be:
- Announced in major software updates
- Require your re-acknowledgment when material changes affect your rights
- Posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on:
- Contract Performance: To deliver the software and licenses you purchased
- Legitimate Interests: To prevent software piracy and provide customer support
- Legal Obligations: To comply with tax, accounting, and other legal requirements
- Consent: For optional marketing communications (which you can opt-out of at any time)
Your Privacy Matters
By using our software, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Contact Privacy Team