diff --git a/doc/org-roam.org b/doc/org-roam.org
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--- a/doc/org-roam.org
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@@ -682,6 +682,10 @@ extension in your Org-roam capture templates. For example:
      :unnarrowed t)))
 #+end_src
 
+Note that the Org-roam database stores metadata information in plain-text
+(headline text, for example), so if this information is private to you then you
+should also ensure the database is encrypted.
+
 * Org-roam Protocol
 
 Org-roam provides extensions for capturing content from external applications
diff --git a/doc/org-roam.texi b/doc/org-roam.texi
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@@ -1030,6 +1030,10 @@ extension in your Org-roam capture templates. For example:
      :unnarrowed t)))
 @end lisp
 
+Note that the Org-roam database stores metadata information in plain-text
+(headline text, for example), so if this information is private to you then you
+should also ensure the database is encrypted.
+
 @node Org-roam Protocol
 @chapter Org-roam Protocol