Last update Jan. 28, 2025
How to protect myself?
Users can take proactive steps to enhance privacy and security on Evernote.
- Enable two-step verification for additional security
- Use strong passwords and change them regularly
- Limit third-party integrations with your Evernote account
- Review permissions granted to connected apps
What data are collected?
Evernote collects personal data and user-generated content to provide note-taking and organizational features.
- User-provided content such as notes, images, and attachments
- Account information including email and password
- Device data, IP address, and browser type
- Usage statistics to improve services
How are my data used?
Evernote uses collected data to provide, personalize, and improve the service.
- To sync notes across devices
- To provide search functionality with AI-based indexing
- To analyze feature usage and improve services
- To comply with legal requirements
What happens when I sign up?
Signing up requires personal details and acceptance of data policies.
- You need to provide an email and password
- Your data will be synced across devices
- Evernote may collect metadata from your interactions
- Personalized recommendations may be enabled
How can I delete my data?
Users can delete their Evernote account and request data deletion via support.
- Deactivate account from the settings menu
- Request permanent deletion via customer support
- Export notes before deleting for backup purposes
Historical privacy concerns
Evernote has faced privacy concerns due to past policy changes regarding data access.
- 2016 policy changes allowed staff to access content, later revoked
- Concerns about data residency and cloud storage security
- Users have raised issues regarding third-party app integrations
How does AI personalize my experience?
Evernote uses AI to suggest tags, related notes, and optimize search results.
- Suggested tags based on note content
- Smart search results with priority ranking
- Personalized templates for improved workflow
Is my data used to train AI models?
Evernote may use anonymized data to improve AI algorithms but does not sell user content.
- Content is analyzed to improve AI-driven suggestions
- Aggregated insights contribute to search performance
- Users can opt out of some personalized features
Does this service use AI?
Evernote uses AI to enhance search functionality and content recommendations.
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for image search
- Contextual recommendations based on note content
- Smart categorization and tagging features
What security standards does this service use?
Evernote applies encryption and authentication mechanisms to safeguard user data.
- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Two-step verification is available for accounts
- Regular security audits are conducted
- Limited access controls for internal employees
How does Evernote handle government data requests?
Evernote complies with valid legal requests and aims to protect user privacy where possible.
- Government requests are reviewed for legal compliance
- Users may be notified when permitted
- Transparency reports provide an overview of requests
How is my data protected from breaches?
Evernote implements strict security policies but has faced past vulnerabilities.
- Advanced encryption is used to prevent unauthorized access
- Security patches are regularly updated
- User notifications are provided in case of breaches