From e22ea417118e52693835b6afd50f54d082eacc58 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Patrizio Bekerle Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:40:38 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] doc: add privacy policy Signed-off-by: Patrizio Bekerle --- PRIVACY.md | 40 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ README.md | 1 + 2 files changed, 41 insertions(+) create mode 100644 PRIVACY.md diff --git a/PRIVACY.md b/PRIVACY.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..802d3bc86 --- /dev/null +++ b/PRIVACY.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +# Privacy Policy for QOwnNotes + +## 1. Introduction + +This policy outlines how QOwnNotes handles privacy-related requests and manages personal information in our GitHub repository. + +## 2. How We Use Information + +Information in our repository is used for: + +- Project development and improvement +- Bug tracking and feature requests +- Community interaction and collaboration + +## 3. Privacy Requests + +We respect your privacy rights. If you wish to have your personal information anonymized or removed: + +a. **Self-Service Option**: + +- You can edit or delete your own comments and contributions. +- For issues you've created, you can close them if no longer relevant. + +b. **Anonymization Requests**: + +- Contact GitHub Support to request anonymization of your content. +- We will cooperate with GitHub to fulfill valid requests. + +## 4. Data Retention + +- Public contributions remain part of the project's history unless removed or anonymized through the processes described above. +- We do not collect or retain private information beyond what is publicly shared on GitHub. + +## 5. Changes to This Policy + +We may update this policy as needed. Significant changes will be communicated through our GitHub repository. + +## 6. Contact + +For questions about this policy, please open an issue in our repository. diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1b3c7acc5..6e9d33d75 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ [Issues](https://github.com/pbek/QOwnNotes/issues) | [Shortcuts](https://www.qownnotes.org/getting-started/shortcuts.html) | [Documentation](https://www.qownnotes.org/getting-started/concept.html) | +[Privacy Policy](./PRIVACY.md) | [Screenshots](https://www.qownnotes.org/getting-started/overview.html) | [Nextcloud API](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/qownnotesapi) | [Nextcloud App Page](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/qownnotes) |