Introduction
DeathNote ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our digital legacy management platform at deathnote.ai.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name and email address
- Phone number (optional, for verification)
- Profile information you choose to provide
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
- Authentication data from third-party providers (OAuth)
Content You Create
- Digital notes and messages
- Eulogies and tribute drafts
- Recipients' contact information
- Media files you upload
- Proof-of-life check-in data
Automatically Collected Data
- Device information and browser type
- IP address and approximate location
- Usage patterns and interaction data
- Performance metrics and error logs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our digital legacy services
- Process and deliver your messages according to your instructions
- Authenticate your identity and prevent fraud
- Send service updates and important notifications
- Improve our platform and develop new features
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against security threats and abuse
Data Security & Encryption
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive content
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure cloud storage with redundancy
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Incident response and breach notification procedures
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Your designated recipients (only after verification of your passing)
- Service providers who assist our operations (under confidentiality agreements)
- Law enforcement when legally required
- Emergency contacts you've designated
- Successors in case of merger or acquisition (with notice)
Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and download your personal data
- Correct or update your information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Control cookie preferences
- Request data portability
- Object to certain processing activities
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services. Active accounts and their content are maintained indefinitely unless you request deletion. After account closure, we may retain certain information for legal compliance, typically for 7 years. Messages scheduled for future delivery are retained until delivered or cancelled.
Third-Party Services
We integrate with trusted third-party services:
- Supabase for authentication
- Stripe for payment processing
- Supabase for database services
- Resend for email delivery
- Vercel for hosting and analytics
Each service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their practices.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt-out of sales (we don't sell data), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at:
Email: support@deathnote.ai
Website: deathnote.ai