Usage Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Chenook ("Service"). This Usage Policy outlines the terms and conditions governing your use of my lightweight, URL-based markdown notes application for seamless cross-platform sharing.

By accessing or using Chenook, you agree to comply with and be bound by this Usage Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use the Service.

1. Acceptable Use

1.1 General Conduct

You agree to use Chenook only for lawful purposes and in accordance with this Usage Policy. Specifically, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Use the Service in a manner that does not interfere with or disrupt other users

1.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not use Chenook to:

• Create, store, or share content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable
• Engage in any activity that violates or infringes upon the rights of others
• Distribute malware, viruses, or any other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
• Conduct automated scraping, data mining, or data extraction except as expressly permitted
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use the Service for spamming or any unsolicited advertising
• Store personally identifiable information of others without proper authorization
• Share access credentials for password-protected nooks with unauthorized parties

2. Content Policies

2.1 User Content

"User Content" refers to any information, text, or materials that users submit, post, or display on Chenook.

2.2 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of all User Content you create through the Service. By using Chenook, you:

• Represent that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you post
• Grant me a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, and display your content as needed to provide the Service
• Understand that publicly accessible nooks (those without password protection) are accessible to anyone with the URL

2.3 Content Removal

I reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:

• Monitor any User Content posted through the Service
• Remove any User Content that violates this Usage Policy or that I find objectionable
• Take appropriate legal action against users who violate this policy

2.4 Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and posted on Chenook in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact me directly using the contact information at the end of this document.

3. Account and Security

3.1 Nook Creation

When creating a nook, you agree to:

• Choose appropriate, non-misleading nook names
• Not attempt to create nooks with names that imitate system functionality
• Take responsibility for securing any sensitive information you store in nooks

3.2 Password Protection

For password-protected nooks:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your passwords
• You understand that password protection is a basic security feature and should not be used for highly sensitive information
• You acknowledge that I cannot recover lost passwords for nooks
• You accept that authentication tokens expire after 24 hours

4. Service Limitations and Modifications

4.1 Availability

Chenook is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. I do not guarantee that the Service will be:

• Uninterrupted or error-free
• Available at all times
• Free from harmful components
• Secure or free from vulnerabilities

4.2 Data Persistence

You acknowledge that:

• I do not guarantee the permanent storage of your data
• Inactive nooks may be subject to deletion after extended periods of inactivity
• You are responsible for maintaining your own backups of important content
• Public nooks may be accessible to search engines and other third parties

4.3 Service Modifications

I reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice
• Change or update features, functionality, or limitations of the Service
• Implement usage limits or restrictions as needed

5. Termination

I reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to Chenook immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including, without limitation, breach of this Usage Policy.

6. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold me harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service.

7. Changes to This Policy

I may revise this Usage Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on the website with the effective date. Your continued use of Chenook after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

8. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Usage Policy, please contact me at:

64stereo-pokes@icloud.com

By using Chenook, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Usage Policy.

Privacy Policy

Overview

As the individual developer of Chenook, I am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use my service.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide

• Note Content: The content you create and save in your notes.
• Passwords: If you choose to password-protect a note, I securely store a hashed version of your password (I never store passwords in plain text).

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Basic information about your device and browser to ensure the service functions properly.
• Usage Data: How you interact with the service, such as which features you use.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the service
• Enable password protection for notes when requested
• Ensure the security of the service
• Diagnose and fix technical issues

Data Storage and Security

• Note Content: Your note content is stored in a secure database.
• Passwords: I use industry-standard Argon2id hashing to protect your passwords.
• Authentication Tokens: I use secure, HTTP-only cookies to store authentication tokens with a lifespan of 24 hours.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. I may share information in the following circumstances:

• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect my or others‘ rights, privacy, safety, or property

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing your data
• Correcting inaccurate data
• Deleting your data
• Restricting or objecting to processing
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the information below.

Children‘s Privacy

This service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

Contact Me

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:

64stereo-pokes@icloud.com

Cookie Policy

Overview

Chenook is a service provided by me, an individual developer. This Cookie Policy explains how and why I use cookies on this service.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies I Use

Chenook only uses essential cookies that are necessary for the proper functioning of the service:

• Authentication Tokens: When you unlock a password-protected note, I store an authentication token in an HTTP-only cookie. This allows you to access the protected content without re-entering the password during your session.

Cookie Details

How I Use Cookies

• Authentication: Authentication cookies are used solely to maintain your access to password-protected notes you have unlocked.
• Security: I implement HTTP-only cookies with secure flags to protect your authentication information.

Your Cookie Choices

As I only use essential cookies necessary for the functioning of the service, these cookies cannot be disabled while using Chenook. Without these cookies, password-protected notes would require you to re-enter the password for every page view or action.

If you wish to prevent any cookies from being stored, you can adjust your browser settings to refuse all cookies. However, this may affect the functionality of Chenook and other websites you visit.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or my practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.