Privacy Policy
At PointerDots, accessible from https://pointerdots.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy document explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://pointerdots.com
PointerDots is an online platform that provides educational content and sells digital products such as PDFs, eBooks, and downloadable guides.
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on Pointerdots.com, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam and maintain site security. After approval, comments may be visible publicly on the website.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may download and extract location data from images available on the site.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience.
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If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year and are for your convenience.
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When you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is created to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
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When you log in, cookies are set to save your login information and screen preferences.
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Login cookies last for two days
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Screen option cookies last for one year
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If you select “Remember Me”, your login will remain active for two weeks
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Logging out removes all login cookies.
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If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be stored indicating the post ID. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking tools, and monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into their platform.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
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Improve website functionality and user experience
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Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
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Manage user accounts and comments
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Provide access to digital products and services
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Sharing of Your Data
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security reasons.
We may use trusted third-party services for hosting, payments, and spam detection, but only to the extent necessary to operate our website securely.
Digital Products & Payments
PointerDots sells digital products only (PDFs, eBooks, and downloadable materials).
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All digital products are non-returnable and non-refundable unless explicitly stated otherwise.
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Payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways.
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We do not store your credit/debit card details or payment information on our servers.
How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
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For registered users (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in the user profile.
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Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username.
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Website administrators can also view and edit user information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
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Request an exported copy of your personal data
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Request deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to help maintain website security and prevent malicious activity.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our website:
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