Legal

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: August 30, 2026  ·  Effective: June 9, 2025  ·  Governing law: State of Arizona

This Privacy Policy explains how ViewPnt ("ViewPnt," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares information about you when you use our iOS application and website at viewpnt.app. By creating an account or using ViewPnt, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, do not use the app.

Contents

  1. Information We Collect
  2. Authentication, Sessions & Persistent Login
  3. Sign in with Apple & Google Sign-In
  4. Device Identifiers & IP Address
  5. How We Use Your Information
  6. How We Share Your Information
  7. Public Information
  8. Data Retention & Account Deletion
  9. Camera & Microphone
  10. Your Rights & Choices
  11. Children's Privacy
  12. Security
  13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
  14. Governing Law
  15. Changes to This Policy
  16. Contact Us

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

Data typeDetails
Account informationName, username, email address, and password when you register.
Profile informationProfile photo, bio, and any optional details you add to your profile.
User contentDebate videos, audio recordings, and text you create, upload, or post.
CommunicationsMessages you send to our support team.

Information we collect automatically

Data typeDetails
IP addressCollected on every app session and website visit. Used for security, fraud prevention, and approximate geolocation (country/region level only).
Device identifiersDevice model, manufacturer, OS version, unique device identifier (IDFV), iOS advertising identifier (IDFA if you have not opted out via App Tracking Transparency), and mobile carrier.
Session tokensSecure authentication tokens stored on your device to keep you logged in. See Section 2.
Usage dataDebates watched and posted, votes cast, features used, and time spent per session.
Performance & crash dataApp version, error logs, crash reports, and performance diagnostics.
Network informationConnection type (Wi-Fi / cellular) and network operator.

2. Authentication, Sessions & Persistent Login

When you log in to ViewPnt, we issue a secure authentication token and store it locally on your device using iOS Keychain or secure device storage. This token allows you to remain logged in between sessions without re-entering your password.

You can end all active sessions at any time from Settings → Security → Log out all devices.

3. Sign in with Apple & Google Sign-In

Sign in with Apple

If you choose to sign in with Apple, Apple will share your name and email address (or a private relay email address if you choose to hide your email) with ViewPnt. We use this information solely to create and maintain your ViewPnt account. We do not receive your Apple ID password. Your use of Sign in with Apple is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.

Google Sign-In

If you choose to sign in with Google via OAuth 2.0:

Our use of information received from Google APIs complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

4. Device Identifiers & IP Address

DataPurpose
IP addressAccount security, fraud detection, and approximate location (country/state) for legal compliance and content moderation.
IDFVCore app functionality, session management, and crash reporting. Not used for cross-app tracking.
IDFAOnly collected if you grant permission via Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt. You can reset or disable IDFA via iOS Settings → Privacy → Tracking.
Device model & OSBug fixing, compatibility, and performance optimization.

We do not sell device identifiers or IP addresses. We do not use your IP address to determine precise location.

5. How We Use Your Information

We do not use your personal data to serve third-party advertising. We do not sell your data.

6. How We Share Your Information

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

Service providers

We share data with vendors who help us operate ViewPnt — cloud infrastructure, analytics, crash reporting, and push notifications. These providers are contractually bound to use your data only as directed by us.

Sign in with Apple / Google Sign-In

Data exchanged with Apple and Google during authentication is governed by their respective privacy policies as described in Section 3.

X challenge feature

When you use "Challenge on X," ViewPnt opens the X app on your device and pre-populates a post with a challenge link. ViewPnt does not post to X on your behalf and does not access your X credentials.

Law enforcement & legal process

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ViewPnt, our users, or the public.

Business transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you in advance.

7. Public Information

The following is public and visible to all ViewPnt users by default:

When you share debate content externally via the share or challenge features, that content is subject to the privacy policies of the platforms you share to.

8. Data Retention & Account Deletion

ViewPnt retains debate content after account deletion to preserve the integrity of other users' records. Please read this section carefully.

When you delete your account:

Anonymized, aggregated data (e.g., total debate counts, aggregate vote statistics) that cannot identify you may be retained indefinitely.

To delete your account: Settings → Account → Delete Account, or visit viewpnt.app/delete-account.

9. Camera & Microphone

ViewPnt requires camera and microphone access to record debate videos. We only activate these when you are actively recording — never in the background. You can revoke permissions at any time via iOS Settings → ViewPnt.

10. Your Rights & Choices

We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

11. Children's Privacy

ViewPnt is not intended for users under 17. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 17. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 17, we will delete it promptly. Contact support@viewpnt.app if you believe a minor's data has been collected.

12. Security

If you believe your account has been compromised, contact support@viewpnt.app immediately.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

To exercise California rights, email support@viewpnt.app with subject line "California Privacy Request."

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of the State of Arizona.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via in-app notification and/or email at least 14 days before taking effect. Continued use of ViewPnt after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance.

16. Contact Us

ViewPnt
Privacy: support@viewpnt.app
Support: support@viewpnt.app
Website: viewpnt.app