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Evernote's policy includes several concerns for users, such as content losing privacy when shared, accounts being suspended for terms violations (risk_flags-2), and the policy being amended without requiring user consent. Your data may be transferred during corporate changes (risk_flags-4), and automated systems analyze content for features and security (data_use-1, data_use-2). The service does not respond to 'Do Not Track' signals (data_use-4), and deleted content may remain in backups for up to a year (cancellation_renewal-1). Inactive accounts may be closed (cancellation_renewal-2), and content deletion for deactivated accounts is on a case-by-case basis (cancellation_renewal-3). The English version of the policy governs in case of translation conflicts.
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Risk Flags
2 findings
Clauses that could pose a significant risk to the user. These include terms that may lead to financial loss, privacy breaches, or limitation of user rights.
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Account may be suspended or closed for Terms of Service or User Guidelines violation
If the service becomes aware of a potential violation of the Terms of Service or User Guidelines, they may suspend or close your account until the problematic material is removed.
Why it matters: Your account can be suspended or closed if a potential violation of the Terms of Service or User Guidelines is detected, requiring you to remove problematic material to regain access.
If we become aware of a potential violation of the Terms of Service or User Guidelines , we may suspend or close your account until the problematic material is removed.
Information we derive, paragraph 7 · Citation strength: strong
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Transfers of personal data may occur during corporate transactions
In the event of a merger, sale, or reorganization of all or part of the business, personal data covered by this policy may be transferred in connection with that deal.
Why it matters: Your personal data may be transferred to another entity if the company undergoes a merger, sale, or reorganization, which could result in your data being controlled by a new party.
In the event of a merger, sale, or reorganization of all or part of our business, personal data covered by this policy may be transferred in connection with that deal.
Information we derive, paragraph 9 · Citation strength: strong
Data Use
4 findings
Clauses that describe how your data is collected, processed, and shared, especially those that might be unexpected or broad in scope.
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Service automatically analyzes content for features and service improvement
Systems automatically analyze your data to power Evernote features and to continually improve the Evernote Service for you in a way that does not require anyone to look at your Content.
Why it matters: Your data is automatically analyzed by the service's systems to power features and improve the service, which means your content is subject to automated processing, even if not directly viewed by personnel.
Our systems automatically analyze your data to power Evernote features and to continually improve the Evernote Service for you in a way that does not require anyone to look at your Content.
Information we derive, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Data transfer and hosting in the United States
When syncing your computing device with the Evernote Service, data will be replicated on servers maintained in the United States. This means personal data will be transmitted to, hosted, and accessed in the United States.
Why it matters: Your personal data will be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States when you sync your device, meaning your data will be subject to U.S. data privacy laws, which may differ from those in your home country.
This means that if you store information in or submit data to the Evernote website or Evernote Software and sync such Evernote Software with the Evernote Service, you acknowledge your personal data will be transmitted to, hosted, and accessed in the United States.
Information we derive, paragraph 10 · Citation strength: strong
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Non-response to 'Do Not Track' signals
The service does not currently respond to or otherwise take action in response to web browser "do not track" signals.
Why it matters: Web browser "Do Not Track" signals will not be honored, meaning your browsing activity may still be tracked even if you have enabled this privacy preference.
At this time, we do not currently respond to or otherwise take action in response to web browser "do not track" signals.
Other information, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Web Clipper source-recording functionality not affected by browser do-not-track settings
If you use the Web Clipper browser extension or "Save to Evernote" button, its source-recording functionality will not be affected by your browser's do-not-track settings.
Why it matters: The Web Clipper's ability to record the source of clipped material is not impacted by your browser's 'do-not-track' settings, potentially sharing source URLs regardless of your browser preferences.
If you use the Web Clipper browser extension or “Save to Evernote” button, to record in the note created by Web Clipper the source of the material you’ve chosen to clip (e.g., the URL) for your future reference. This source-recording functionality will not be affected by your browser’s do-not-track settings.
Your payment information, if you purchase a subscription, paragraph 7 · Citation strength: strong
Cancellation & Renewal
3 findings
Clauses that describe the terms and conditions for canceling the service, account closure, and auto-renewal policies.
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Retention of deleted content in backup systems for up to one year
If you delete your Content and then sync, it will no longer be accessible to you or others. However, the Evernote Service’s back-up systems may retain residual copies of your deleted Content for up to one year due to the nature of those systems’ operations.
Why it matters: Deleted content may remain in backup systems for up to one year, meaning copies of your data could persist on the service's systems even after you delete it.
The Evernote Service’s back-up systems may retain residual copies of your deleted Content for up to one year due to the nature of those systems’ operations.
Information we derive, paragraph 10 · Citation strength: strong
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Inactive accounts may be closed with prior notification
For users who are inactive for extended periods, the service may close your account to satisfy obligations under applicable law and data retention policy. They will try to notify you before taking any action.
Why it matters: Your account may be closed if you are inactive for too long, potentially leading to loss of access if you don't respond to their notification.
For users who are inactive for extended periods of time, we may close your account to satisfy our obligations under applicable law, and in accordance with our data retention policy. If that happens, we will try to notify you before taking any action.
Information we derive, paragraph 10 · Citation strength: strong
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Content deletion requests for deactivated accounts evaluated case-by-case
If your account is deactivated due to a Terms of Service violation, you may request deletion of your Content, and such requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, pursuant to legal obligations.
Why it matters: If your account is deactivated due to a violation, your request to delete content will be evaluated individually based on legal obligations, which may not guarantee immediate or full deletion.
If we deactivate your account due to a violation of our Terms of Service, then you may contact us to request deletion of your Content, and we will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis, pursuant to our legal obligations.
Information we derive, paragraph 10 · Citation strength: strong
Gotchas
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Protections
3 findings
Commitments and features that protect user rights and privacy.
Protection95% confidence
Commitment to not sell or rent personal data
The service states, "We are not in the business of selling or renting your personal data."
Why it helps: This commitment helps protect your privacy by explicitly stating that your personal data will not be sold or rented to third parties.
We are not in the business of selling or renting your personal data.
Information we derive, paragraph 8 · Citation strength: strong
Protection95% confidence
User control over Content viewing by Evernote personnel
You have control over who sees your Content. The service limits the use of your Content to ensure no one at Evernote can view it unless you expressly give permission or it's necessary to comply with legal obligations.
Why it helps: This gives you control over who views your content within Evernote, ensuring that company personnel can only access it with your explicit permission or when legally required.
You have control over who sees your Content. We limit the use of your Content to make sure that no one at Evernote can view it unless you expressly give us permission or it’s necessary to comply with our legal obligations.
Information we derive, paragraph 7 · Citation strength: strong
Protection95% confidence
Non-collection of personal data from children under 16
The Evernote Service is designed for adults; they do not intend to collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If they learn they have collected personal data from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, they will delete that information.
Why it helps: This policy protects children under 16 by not intentionally collecting their personal data and committing to delete it if inadvertently collected without parental consent.
The Evernote Service is designed for adults; we do not intend to collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If we learn we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
Other information, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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