Updated on: May 28, 2026
Published on: May 28, 2026
Effective on: May 28, 2026
ZhiLing Notes may request access to certain device permissions in specific business scenarios to provide the relevant functions and keep the product secure and stable. We request permissions only when they are necessary for specific and clear functions, and we will ask for your consent through system pop-ups or in-app prompts before enabling them. You may view and manage permission authorization status in your device system settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain permissions may affect your use of some product functions.
This list explains the device permissions that this product may request, the corresponding business functions, when they are invoked, and the possible impact of refusing authorization.
This list forms part of the Privacy Policy. For more detailed rules on personal information processing, your rights, and how we protect your personal information, please read the full Privacy Policy.
| Permission Type | Business Function | When It Is Invoked | Impact of Refusal |
| Network access | Login, synchronization, audio upload, speech transcription, AI organization, content download, and troubleshooting | During app operation, when network communication is required. | If you block network access, functions that require connectivity, such as account login, data synchronization, audio upload, speech transcription, and AI organization, will not be available. |
| Microphone | Local recording and voice note recording | When you actively start local recording. | You will not be able to use local recording, but you can still view and edit existing notes. |
| Bluetooth | Scanning, connecting, and synchronizing Bluetooth recording devices | When you scan, connect, manage Bluetooth recording devices, or synchronize recording files. | You will not be able to scan, connect, or synchronize Bluetooth recording devices. |
| Location | Supporting Bluetooth device scanning on certain system versions | When you scan nearby Bluetooth recording devices on system versions that require location permission for Bluetooth scanning. | You may not be able to discover nearby Bluetooth recording devices. We do not use this permission to record note location data. |
| Album, photo, or media read access | Selecting images, media, or audio files to add to notes, or selecting audio for import and transcription | When you actively select files from the album, media library, or system file picker. | You will not be able to select the relevant files from the album, media library, or file picker, but manual note input will not be affected. |
| File access | Importing local audio, selecting files, and reading files processed by the app | When you actively select local files for import, upload, or processing. | You may not be able to import audio or read the local files that you select. |
| Device information | Account security, device adaptation, and troubleshooting | When the app starts, or when it is necessary to verify the device environment, locate faults, or protect account and service security. | Account security verification, issue diagnosis, or device adaptation may be affected. |