1. Overview
Pointus ("the Application") is a desktop utility designed to enhance and customize the visual presentation and behavior of your operating system's mouse pointer. Respecting your privacy is a core principle of how this Application is built.
This Privacy Policy explains how Pointus handles data, including the use of anonymous telemetry to maintain and improve application performance.
2. Anonymous Telemetry & Quality of Service
Pointus collects minimal, anonymous usage telemetry via Google Analytics 4 strictly to monitor application performance, ensure stability, and improve the overall quality of service.
- Usage Data: Anonymous operational metrics (such as aggregate session data and general performance indicators) paired with a randomly generated, non-identifying installation identifier.
- Strict Non-Collection: Pointus never collects personal identifiable information (PII) like your name, email address, IP address, or location. The application never records, logs, or transmits your keystrokes, mouse clicks, or screen contents across other applications and websites.
3. User Control & Opt-Out
Telemetry collection is optional. You can disable usage data sharing at any time directly within the application:
- Open Pointus Settings.
- Uncheck "Share anonymous usage statistics".
Once disabled, Pointus immediately stops transmitting operational metrics to Google Analytics.
4. Third-Party Services
Pointus utilizes Google Analytics 4 (provided by Google LLC) as an analytics service provider. Anonymous data transmitted to Google Analytics is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. No data is sold or shared with any other third party.
5. Children’s Privacy
Because Pointus does not collect any personal identifiable information, it fully complies with global privacy regulations regarding children, including COPPA and the GDPR.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the Application or legal requirements. Updates will be indicated by a revised "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info+pointus@253below.com