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📢 Advertising Disclosure

Transparency about how NoteSnap uses advertising services.

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Current Status: The current version of NoteSnap (v1.0.0) does not contain any advertisements. This page discloses our advertising policy for future versions that may include ads.

Table of Contents

  1. Current Ad Status
  2. Future Advertising Plans
  3. Google AdMob Details
  4. Data Collected for Advertising
  5. User Consent (EU/EEA)
  6. Children & Advertising
  7. How to Opt Out
  8. Ad Content Policy
  9. Contact

1. Current Ad Status

NoteSnap version 1.0.0 is ad-free. We do not serve any advertisements, sponsored content, or affiliate promotions in this version.

We are disclosing our advertising framework proactively to comply with:

  • Google Play Store developer policy requirements
  • Apple App Store review guidelines
  • GDPR transparency requirements
  • FTC disclosure guidelines

2. Future Advertising Plans

To sustain ongoing development and support of NoteSnap, a future version may include optional advertising. If and when ads are introduced:

  • We will announce the change clearly in the app update release notes
  • A consent prompt will be shown to all users before any ad data is collected
  • EU/EEA users will see a GDPR-compliant consent management UI
  • A premium (ad-free) option will be considered to give users choice
  • This disclosure page will be updated with the exact ad SDK version and configuration

3. Google AdMob Details

NoteSnap may use Google AdMob (a Google LLC service) to display advertisements. AdMob is one of the world's largest mobile ad networks and is fully integrated with Google's privacy frameworks.

App ID (AdMob)

AdMob requires an App ID to be declared in the app manifest. The NoteSnap AdMob App ID (placeholder):

  • Android: ca-app-pub-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX~XXXXXXXXXX (to be assigned)
  • iOS: ca-app-pub-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX~XXXXXXXXXX (to be assigned)

These placeholder IDs will be replaced with real IDs when advertising is enabled.

Ad Formats Planned

  • Banner ads — small banner at the bottom of the Home screen (between the note list and the tab bar)
  • Interstitial ads — optional full-screen ads (no more than once per session)
  • No auto-playing video ads, no pop-ups that interrupt note-taking

Google AdMob Resources

4. Data Collected for Advertising

When advertising is enabled, Google AdMob may collect the following data to serve ads:

Data AdMob May Collect

  • Google Advertising ID (GAID) — A resettable device identifier used to serve personalized ads
  • Device information — Device model, OS version, screen size, time zone, language
  • IP address — Used for general geographic targeting (country/region level). Not stored long-term
  • App interaction data — Ad impressions, clicks, and engagement (for ad performance measurement)
  • Coarse location — Country-level, derived from IP address. No GPS location
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Note content is NEVER used for advertising. AdMob does not access your notes, titles, tags, or any content you write in NoteSnap.

Data NOT Collected for Advertising

  • Your note content, titles, or tags
  • Your contacts or phone number
  • Precise GPS location
  • Biometric data
  • Browsing history from other apps

NoteSnap complies with the Google EU User Consent Policy and the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF v2.2).

For users in the European Union, European Economic Area, or the UK:

  • A Consent Management Platform (CMP) will be shown on first launch when ads are introduced
  • You will be able to choose between personalized ads (using your GAID) or non-personalized ads (contextual only, no profiling)
  • You can change your ad preferences at any time in Settings → About → Ad Preferences
  • Consent signals are passed to AdMob via the UMP SDK

6. Children & Advertising

NoteSnap is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). The app is rated for general audiences on Google Play.

In compliance with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act):

  • NoteSnap does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
  • If AdMob is enabled, it will be configured as non-directed at children
  • Behavioral advertising is not used for any users we have reason to believe are under 13

If you believe a child under 13 is using NoteSnap, please contact us at app.zenerly@gmail.com.

7. How to Opt Out of Personalized Ads

You can opt out of interest-based (personalized) advertising at any time:

On Android

  1. Open Settings on your device
  2. Go to Google → Ads
  3. Tap "Delete advertising ID" (Android 12+) or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" (older versions)

On iOS

  1. Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
  2. Toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track"

Via Google Ad Settings

Visit adssettings.google.com to manage your Google ad personalization preferences across all devices and services.

Reset Your Advertising ID

On Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID. This generates a new random ID and clears your ad profile.

8. Ad Content Policy

When ads are enabled in NoteSnap, we are committed to showing only appropriate, non-disruptive ads:

  • No ads during the note-writing experience
  • No ads that auto-play audio or video without interaction
  • No misleading or deceptive ads
  • No ads for gambling, adult content, or illegal products
  • Ads will be clearly labeled as "Ad" or "Sponsored"
  • No more than 1 interstitial ad per session

Ad content is controlled by Google AdMob's content policies. To report an inappropriate ad, tap the ⓘ icon on the ad and select "Report this ad," or contact us at app.zenerly@gmail.com.

9. Contact & Questions

For questions about advertising in NoteSnap, data collection, or to exercise your rights:

  • Email: app.zenerly@gmail.com
  • Subject line: "NoteSnap Advertising Question"
  • Response time: Within 5 business days
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This disclosure was last updated: June 27, 2025. It will be updated when advertising is introduced or changed.