Privacy Policy

NotifyHero takes your privacy seriously. Here's what you need to know.

Data Collection

What we collect

  • Messages - Stored temporarily (default 12 hours) for delivery
  • Topic names - Used to route messages
  • IP addresses - Used for rate limiting
  • Attachments - Stored temporarily for delivery

What we don't collect

  • Personal information (no signup required)
  • Message content for analytics
  • Tracking cookies
  • Third-party analytics

Data Retention

  • Messages - Deleted after cache duration (default 12 hours)
  • Attachments - Deleted after expiry (default 3 hours)
  • Logs - Rotated and deleted regularly

Data Security

  • All traffic encrypted with TLS/HTTPS
  • No message content stored permanently
  • No cross-topic data access

Your Rights

  • Access - Query your messages via the API
  • Deletion - Messages auto-delete after cache duration
  • Portability - Export messages in JSON format

Self-Hosting

For complete data control, you can self-host your own server. This gives you:

  • Full control over data retention
  • Private topics with authentication
  • No data leaves your infrastructure

Third-Party Services

Firebase (Optional)

If using the Android app with Firebase delivery:

App Stores

Mobile apps are distributed via:

  • Google Play Store
  • Apple App Store
  • F-Droid

Each has their own privacy policies.

Contact

For privacy concerns, please open an issue on GitHub or contact the server administrator.

Changes

This policy may be updated. Check back periodically for changes.