Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how PointNCounter ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Platform at pointncounter.com. We are committed to transparency and to giving you control over your personal data.

By using the Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Name, email address, and profile details you provide at registration.
• A display name and optional profile image and bio.

Activity Data

• Debate posts, comments, likes, dislikes, and bookmarks you create.
• Topics you follow and your stance (pro or con) within discussions.

Technical Data

• IP address, browser type, device information, and usage logs.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform and its features.
• Authenticate users and secure accounts.
• Display your activity, posts, and rewards balance in your profile.
• Send notifications about topics you follow and platform updates.
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and policy violations.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• With third-party service providers who help us operate the Platform, under strict confidentiality obligations.
• With survey and rewards providers as described in Sections 6 and 7.
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PointNCounter, our users, or others.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and understand how the Platform is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit certain features.

6. Survey and Rewards Data

When you participate in surveys or offers to earn reward points, we record your points, transaction history, and rewards balance. This data is used to display your wallet and process redemptions.

Reward points are tracked under a conversion ratio of 100 points = $1.00 USD. Transaction records are retained to support account reconciliation and dispute resolution.

7. Third Party Services (including TheoremReach)

The Platform integrates with third-party providers, including TheoremReach, to offer survey and offer opportunities. When you access a survey, you may be redirected to the provider, and your activity on their platform is governed by their own privacy policy.

To credit your account, we receive callback notifications from these providers that may include a user identifier, transaction identifier, and reward amount. We use HMAC signature verification to confirm that these notifications are authentic before crediting points.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party provider you interact with, as we are not responsible for their data practices.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account and activity information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. Bookmarks expire automatically 24 hours after creation, as described in the Platform interface.

Transaction and rewards records are retained to support accurate balance tracking and dispute resolution. We delete or anonymize personal data when it is no longer necessary, unless retention is required by law.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your account and associated personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt out of certain communications and notifications.
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at frontdesk@pointncounter.com.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not directed to children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Sensitive operations such as rewards callbacks are protected with cryptographic signature verification to prevent fraudulent credit attempts.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or by other reasonable means.

Your continued use of the Platform after a change takes effect indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Company: PointNCounter
• Website: pointncounter.com
• Email: frontdesk@pointncounter.com