Effective date: August 16, 2025
At Pointalize, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined here.
1. Who We Are
Pointalize is operated from Germany and hosted on servers located in the EU. While our content is aimed at U.S. audiences, we comply with both European GDPR requirements and U.S. privacy and advertising standards.
2. Information We Collect
When you visit Pointalize, we may collect the following information:
- Non-Personal Data (automatically collected):
- IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and general usage statistics.
- Collected via cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.
- Personal Data (if voluntarily provided):
- Name, email address, or other details when you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, or fill out forms.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Improve website performance and user experience.
- Analyze traffic and optimize content.
- Deliver affiliate links and track referrals (to credit card issuers and financial partners).
- Respond to inquiries you send through our contact page.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Affiliate Links & Advertising Disclosure
Pointalize contains affiliate links to credit card issuers and financial institutions. If you click these links and apply for a product, cookies may be used by our partners to track the referral.
- These cookies are managed by third-party affiliate networks and credit card issuers.
- We may receive a commission if you complete an application or transaction.
- This tracking does not cost you anything.
For more details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
5. Cookies & Tracking
- We use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, analytics, and affiliate tracking.
- When visiting from the EU/EEA, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or manage cookies.
- You can disable cookies at any time via your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly.
6. Third-Party Services We Use
We may use the following tools and services:
- Google Analytics (website traffic analysis)
- Affiliate networks (such as CommissionSoup, Impact, CJ, or FlexOffers)
- Email providers (for newsletters, if you subscribe)
These providers may process data outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent for future data use.
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via our Contact Page.
8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
Pointalize does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here or as required by law.
10. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no online service can guarantee complete security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top of the page will be updated when changes are made.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out through our Contact Page.