1. Introduction

Point My Story (“we,” “our,” or “the Service”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data when you use our story pointing and estimation service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide and improve the Service:

• Account information: When you sign in (e.g., via our authentication provider), we receive identifiers such as your user ID, email (if provided), name, and profile picture so we can display your identity in rooms and manage access.
• Room and session data: Room names, round names, ticket references, votes, participant lists, and settings (e.g., point scales, timers) so we can run pointing sessions and show results.
• Usage data: We may collect technical and usage information such as device type, browser, and how you interact with the Service to operate and improve it.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: provide, maintain, and improve the Service; authenticate you and manage your account; sync and display rooms, rounds, and votes in real time; support integrations (e.g., Jira) when you choose to use them; respond to your requests and enforce our terms; and, where applicable, send you service-related communications. We do not sell your personal information.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We work with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, authentication, real-time database) to operate the Service. These providers process data on our behalf under contractual obligations to protect your information. When you use integrations such as Jira, data you choose to link (e.g., ticket IDs) may be sent to those third parties according to their policies. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account and room data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your data; we will honor such requests subject to legal and operational requirements (e.g., backup retention).

6. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, or to object to or restrict certain processing. You can often manage your account and preferences through the Service or our authentication provider. To exercise your rights or ask questions, contact us using the details provided on the Point My Story website or in the app.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the contact method provided on the Point My Story website or in the app.