Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 17, 2026

Introduction

MDash, formerly published as “MarkdownEditor” (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Developer”), is committed to protecting your privacy. MDash is a local-first Markdown notes app — your notes are stored on your device, and nothing is sent to any server we operate. If you purchase MDash Pro and enable iCloud sync, your notes are additionally synchronized to your own private iCloud database, operated by Apple. This Privacy Policy explains what information is involved when you use our mobile application (the “Application”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Create and Store

Notes: All notes you create in MDash are stored on your device in a local database inside the Application’s app group container. Notes are not stored as user-visible files and are not accessible through the Files app. We have no access to this content, and it does not leave your device unless you explicitly export or share it, or you enable iCloud sync (see Section 1.3).

Photo Attachments: Photos you add to notes (from the camera or your photo library) are stored as files in the same app group container. MDash only accesses the specific photos you pick; it does not scan your photo library.

Language Preference and Settings: Your preferred display language and other app settings are stored locally on your device.

Share Extension Data: When you share content into MDash from another app, the share extension writes that content directly into the local note database in the Application’s app group container. It also creates a temporary pointer containing only the new note’s identifier so the Application can open that note. The pointer is removed after the Application confirms the open; if automatic opening is unavailable, it remains until the Application next processes it. The pointer does not contain your note text.

1.2 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not require or create user accounts
We do not collect behavioral or product-usage analytics; RevenueCat processes purchase history for entitlement functionality and purchase analytics as described below
We do not collect crash reports or performance diagnostics
We do not operate any server of our own, and we never receive your note content
We do not collect your name, email address, or any other personal identifier

1.3 iCloud Sync (MDash Pro, Optional)

If you have purchased MDash Pro, are signed in to an iCloud account, and leave the per-device Settings → Sync → iCloud Sync toggle on, the Application synchronizes your note library across your devices using Apple’s CloudKit service. Synchronized data goes to your private iCloud database, associated with your Apple Account — not to us. We cannot read, access, or retrieve it.

The following data categories are synchronized:

Note content and titles
Photo attachments embedded in notes
Pinned status
Trash status (whether a note is in the Trash)
Conflict records — when the same note is edited on two devices, the losing version is kept so you can resolve the conflict

Apple, Inc. processes this data as the operator of iCloud, under Apple’s iCloud terms and Apple’s Privacy Policy. Sync never happens without all three of: a Pro purchase, an iCloud account on the device, and the iCloud Sync toggle on. Turning the toggle off stops all synchronization from that device.

1.4 Automatically Collected Information via Third Parties

Purchase Data (RevenueCat): To verify whether you have purchased MDash Pro, we use RevenueCat, a third-party purchase verification service. MDash does not provide RevenueCat with a custom account identifier, name, email address, or advertising identifier. The RevenueCat SDK assigns a random anonymous App User ID and processes your App Store purchase history, including receipt and transaction information, to determine your entitlement status and provide purchase reporting and analytics. This data is handled according to RevenueCat’s Privacy Policy.

Remote Images: If a note contains links to remote images (e.g., ![image](https://example.com/photo.jpg)), the Application will fetch those images from their source URLs in order to render them in the preview. Standard network metadata (such as your IP address) may be visible to the servers hosting those images. We have no control over or access to those servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information described above is used only to:

Provide core Application functionality (editing, previewing, organizing, and exporting your notes)
Synchronize your note library between your own devices via your private iCloud database, if you enable Pro iCloud sync
Verify your Pro purchase status via RevenueCat
Render remote images embedded in your notes

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

The parties that receive any data related to your use of MDash are:

Apple (iCloud/CloudKit) — if you enable Pro iCloud sync, your synchronized note data is stored in your private iCloud database operated by Apple. Apple acts as the processor of that data on your behalf; we have no access to it.

RevenueCat — to verify your Pro entitlement and provide purchase reporting and analytics. RevenueCat receives a random anonymous App User ID and your App Store purchase history, including receipt and transaction information; MDash does not send a custom account or advertising identifier. See RevenueCat’s Privacy Policy for details on how they handle this data.

We may also disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders) — noting that we hold no copy of your note content to disclose.

4. Data Security

Your notes are stored within the Application’s iOS app group container, protected by iOS sandboxing and file system protection, and are not accessible to other apps or to us. Data synchronized via iCloud is encrypted by Apple in transit and on Apple’s servers; see Apple’s iCloud security overview for details.

iCloud Backup: Independent of MDash’s sync feature, if iCloud Backup is enabled on your device, iOS may automatically back up the Application’s data (including your notes) to iCloud as part of a standard device backup. This backup behavior is controlled entirely by your device settings, not by us. You can manage or disable iCloud Backup in Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → iCloud Backup.

However, no technology is entirely risk-free. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device and your Apple Account.

5. Data Retention

Your Notes: Your notes remain on your device until you delete them or uninstall the Application. Deleting a note moves it to the Trash, where it stays until you restore it or delete it permanently — the Trash is never emptied automatically. We hold no copies.

Synced Data: If Pro iCloud sync is enabled, your notes are also retained in your private iCloud database until you delete them in the Application (deletions sync to your other devices) or remove the data through your iCloud settings. When a sync conflict is resolved, the superseded version is kept for reference and automatically purged 30 days after resolution; unresolved conflict versions are never purged automatically.

Language Preference and Settings: Stored locally until you change them or uninstall the Application.

RevenueCat Purchase Records: RevenueCat retains your purchase history according to their own data retention policy. Contact RevenueCat or review their privacy policy for details.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Because MDash stores data on your device (and, optionally, in your own private iCloud database) and does not operate a user account system, you have full direct control over your data:

Access: All your notes are available inside the Application at any time.
Deletion: Delete any note within the Application (Trash → Delete Permanently for permanent removal). If sync is enabled, the deletion propagates to your private iCloud database and your other devices. Uninstalling the Application removes all locally stored data. You can additionally manage or delete the Application’s iCloud data in Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Manage Account Storage.
Sync Control: Turn iCloud sync off at any time per device via Settings → Sync → iCloud Sync inside the Application. Sync also never operates without a Pro purchase and an iCloud account.
Portability: Copy your note contents at any time. Document export as Markdown (.md), plain text (.txt), PDF, or HTML is available with MDash Pro.

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. Because we process minimal data ourselves, these rights primarily relate to RevenueCat’s purchase records and to iCloud data held by Apple under your own Apple Account. You may contact us, RevenueCat, or Apple directly to exercise these rights. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. As the Developer is based in Poland, the relevant supervisory authority is the Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych (UODO) — Poland’s data protection office — reachable at uodo.gov.pl.

6.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion. We do not sell your personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

MDash is suitable for users of all ages. We do not collect personal information from any user, including children. Any in-app purchase requires parental consent through Apple’s standard App Store mechanisms.

8. Third-Party Services

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Apple iCloud (CloudKit)	Optional Pro cross-device sync to your private iCloud database	https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
RevenueCat	Pro purchase verification	https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

Remote image servers are operated by third parties at the URLs embedded in your notes. We have no relationship with or responsibility for those servers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document and posting the updated policy within the Application. Your continued use of MDash after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Artur Gorbaczewski MDash Development Email: contact@nightcodeapps.com Privacy Policy URL: https://nightcodeapps.com/apps/markdown-editor/privacy

Your notes are yours. We’re just the editor.