CellNotes Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026
CellNotes is a note-taking app for Mac, iPhone and iPad. This policy explains what happens to your information when you use it. The short version: CellNotes does not collect any data about you.
What we collect
Nothing. CellNotes has no account system, no analytics, no advertising and no tracking. The developer does not receive your notes, your usage, your device details or any other information from the app.
Where your notes are stored
Your notes, images and attachments are saved as files in a location you choose in Settings:
- iCloud Drive (the default): your notes are stored in your own iCloud account so they sync between your devices. iCloud is provided by Apple and covered by Apple's Privacy Policy. The developer has no access to your iCloud data.
- On this device: your notes stay in the app's folder on your device.
- A folder you pick: your notes are saved in that folder.
Deleting the app or the files removes your notes. Notes in iCloud Drive can also be managed from Finder or the Files app.
Network use
CellNotes does not send your notes anywhere. The app connects to the internet only when:
- iCloud Drive syncs your notes, if you use iCloud storage
- you open a link from a note, which opens in your web browser
- a note shows an image or other content from a web address you put in it
The libraries used to display Markdown, code, math and diagrams are built into the app.
Clipboard, files and photos
CellNotes reads the clipboard only when you choose to paste, for example with "Paste Image". It opens files only when you pick them, for example to attach a file or import a library.
Crash reports
If you have chosen to share analytics with app developers in your device settings, Apple may provide anonymous crash reports. These come from Apple, under Apple's terms, and contain no note content.
Children
CellNotes collects no personal information from anyone, including children.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new date.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be raised by opening an issue on the CellNotes GitHub page.