Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 7, 2026 Scope: Global (Mobile Application)

Your privacy is extremely important to us. Pointful (the "App") is designed to be a private, local-first utility. This Privacy Policy describes how Pointful handles your information.

1. Collection of Personal Data

1.1.

No Personal Data Collected: The developer of Pointful does not collect, store, transmit, or access any of your personal information, contact details, account credentials, or user-generated content.

1.2.

Local Storage Only: All arguments, structures, points, and settings you create are stored exclusively on your own device using local storage mechanisms (such as AsyncStorage).

1.3.

The developer has no access to this data and cannot view, edit, or retrieve your arguments.

2. Analytics, Tracking, and Identifiers

2.1.

No Tracking: Pointful does not use any analytics services, behavioral tracking libraries, or advertising networks.

2.2.

No Identifiers: We do not collect or use device identifiers (such as IDFA, AAID, or UUIDs) to track your behavior across other apps or websites.

3. Share Feature Data

3.1.

Pointful includes a feature that allows you to export your structured arguments as static images to share with others.

3.2.

When you use this sharing feature, the image is generated locally on your device.

3.3.

No data or image files are uploaded, transmitted, or stored on any external servers owned or controlled by the developer.

3.4.

Device Permissions: To save these generated argument cards as images to your device's photo gallery, the App requires permission to access your photo library. Depending on your device's operating system, the App may request one of the following permissions:

  • photosPermission (Read/Write Access): "Allow Pointful to access your photo library to save your generated argument cards as images to your device."
  • savePhotosPermission (Write-only Access): "Allow Pointful to save generated argument cards as images to your photo library."
3.5.

Local Access Only: These permissions are used exclusively to write the generated card images to your device's photo library. Pointful does not access, read, collect, or transmit any other photos, videos, or files from your device.

4. Third-Party Software Development Kits (SDKs)

4.1.

Pointful is built using the Expo framework to deliver a cross-platform mobile experience. The following Expo SDKs are integrated into the App:

  • expo-sharing (handles local file sharing)
  • expo-router (manages in-app navigation)
  • expo-font (loads custom typography)
  • expo-splash-screen (handles the app startup screen)
4.2.

These packages operate locally on your device to perform standard app functions.

4.3.

You can review the Expo Privacy Policy to learn more about how they handle information by visiting Expo Privacy Policy.

5. Children's Privacy

5.1.

Pointful does not knowingly collect, request, or maintain any personal information from children under the age of 13.

5.2.

Because the App operates entirely locally and does not collect any data from any users, it does not collect or transmit children's personal information.

6. Cookies and Web Tracking

6.1.

Pointful is a mobile application only.

6.2.

The App does not use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, or other web-based tracking technologies.

7. How to Delete Your Data

7.1.

Since all of your data is stored locally on your device via AsyncStorage, you have complete control over its deletion.

7.2.

You can erase all data associated with Pointful at any time by uninstalling the App from your mobile device.

7.3.

Alternatively, clearing the App's storage or cache through your device's operating system settings will also permanently delete all your locally stored arguments.

For privacy-related questions, please contact:

starbeacon6@gmail.com

Terms of Service

Effective Date: June 7, 2026 Governing Jurisdiction: Vijayawada, India

Welcome to Pointful! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Pointful mobile application ("App"). Please read them carefully. By downloading, accessing, or using Pointful, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

1. What Pointful Is

1.1.

Pointful is a personal argument-building and sharing tool. It is designed to help you structure, organize, and visualize your thoughts, opinions, arguments, and points.

1.2.

The App is designed as a local-first application. It provides visual templates and sharing capabilities so you can export your structured arguments as images.

2. No Account or Registration Required

2.1.

You do not need to create an account or register to use Pointful.

2.2.

There are no username or password requirements, and the developer does not maintain any user database.

2.3.

All data you create, including your arguments and preferences, is stored locally on your device.

3. User-Generated Content and Ownership

3.1.

You retain full ownership of any content, arguments, texts, or structured points you create using Pointful.

3.2.

Because Pointful stores all data locally on your device, the developer does not host, access, or review your content.

3.3.

When you use the sharing feature of Pointful to export your arguments as static images, you accept sole and absolute responsibility for what you share publicly (e.g., on social media, messaging platforms, or other channels).

4. Acceptable Use and Sharing

4.1.

Pointful features a share mechanism that allows you to export your arguments as images. You agree that you will not use this feature to generate or distribute content that:

  • Is illegal under the laws of India or any other jurisdiction applicable to you;
  • Harasses, threatens, defames, or abuses others;
  • Promotes discrimination, hate speech, or violence against individuals or groups;
  • Spreads harmful misinformation or deliberately deceptive claims.
4.2.

Any public distribution of images generated by the App is your sole responsibility. The developer of Pointful is not responsible for any repercussions arising from content you decide to share.

5. Fact/Opinion Tagging System

5.1.

Pointful includes a tagging system that allows you to label points as "fact" or "opinion" (or similar designations).

5.2.

Please note: These labels are entirely user-applied. Pointful and its developer do not verify, endorse, or audit the accuracy, validity, or truthfulness of any "fact" label or any content created inside the App.

5.3.

The presence of a "fact" label on any exported image is a self-assertion by the user and must not be taken as an objective, verified, or independent verification of truth.

6. App Store Compliance

6.1.

These Terms are concluded between you and the developer of Pointful only, and not with Apple Inc. or Google LLC.

6.2.

The developer is solely responsible for Pointful and its content, subject to the limitations outlined in these Terms.

6.3.

Your use of the App must also comply with the terms of service of the platform from which you downloaded it (i.e., the Apple App Store or Google Play Store).

7. "As-Is" Warranty Disclaimer

Warranty Disclaimer

Pointful is provided to you on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, with all faults and without warranties of any kind.

7.1.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the developer disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7.2.

The developer makes no warranty that the App will meet your requirements, operate without interruption, or be completely secure or error-free.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1.

To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, in no event shall the developer of Pointful be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages.

8.2.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data loss, device damage, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your use of or inability to use the App;
  • The loss of any data due to device failure, app deletion, or operating system updates;
  • Any public reaction or legal action resulting from images you share using the App.

9. Right to Update the Terms

9.1.

The developer reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time.

9.2.

When updates are made, the "Effective Date" at the top of these Terms will be revised.

9.3.

Your continued use of Pointful after any changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. You are encouraged to review these Terms periodically.

10. Governing Law

10.1.

These Terms and your use of Pointful shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

10.2.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Vijayawada, India.

For legal and terms-related queries, please contact:

starbeacon6@gmail.com