Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 7, 2026
This update includes information regarding our use of cookies for content access management and integrated analytics.
1. Introduction
Dotwise ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our learning platform. By using Dotwise, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address and authentication credentials
- Name and profile information you choose to provide
- Subscription status and billing history (processed via Stripe)
Usage and Content Interaction
To provide a seamless learning experience and manage access to our content, we collect:
- Reading History: Articles viewed and read by both logged-in and logged-out users.
- Engagement Metrics: Learning progress, search queries, saved bookmarks, and time spent on specific modules.
- Access Data: Information used to determine your progress toward our login wall or paywall limits.
Technical and Analytics Data
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, device model, and operating system
- Referral sources and navigation paths through the platform
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Dotwise uses cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to provide core functionality, manage content access, and analyze platform performance. In accordance with U.S. regulations, these are enabled by default, but you may opt-out at any time.
Essential & Functional Cookies
These are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They include:
- Authentication & Security: Cookies set by Supabase to identify you when you are logged in and to protect your account from unauthorized access.
- Access Management (The "Paywall"): We use cookies to track the number of articles read by both guest and registered users. This allows us to enforce our login wall and paywall limits fairly.
Third-Party Services & Performance
We integrate with the following third-party services which may set cookies or collect identifiers to perform specific tasks:
- Social Logins (Google, Facebook, etc.): If you choose to sign in using a third-party account, that provider may collect information about your interaction with Dotwise.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to monitor web traffic and behavior. This helps us understand which content is most valuable. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads within its own advertising network.
- Stripe: Our payment processor may use cookies for fraud detection and to process your subscription securely.
Your Choices & Opt-Out
You have the right to opt-out of non-essential tracking. You can manage your preferences via:
- Cookie Settings: Use the "Cookie Settings" or "Opt-Out" link available in our website footer (upon first visit).
- Browser Controls: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies. However, if you do not accept cookies, your progress toward content access limits may be reset, and you may be unable to remain logged in.
- Google Analytics: You can install theGoogle Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and secure our learning platform
- Personalize content recommendations based on your reading history
- Manage your subscription and process payments through Stripe
- Enforce content access limits (Login walls/Paywalls)
- Communicate platform updates and provide customer support
- Monitor usage patterns to improve UI/UX and content quality
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We do not sell your personal information. We share data with trusted providers to facilitate our services:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Supabase | Authentication, database management, and secure data storage. |
| Stripe | Secure payment processing. We do not store your credit card details. |
| Google Analytics | Tracking website traffic and user engagement patterns. |
| Vercel | Website hosting and global content delivery. |
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location (notably California and other U.S. states), you may have the following rights:
- Right to Know: Request details about the categories of data we collect.
- Right to Delete: Request the deletion of your personal account and associated data.
- Right to Opt-Out: The right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (Note: Dotwise does not sell your data).
- Right to Correct: Update inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
7. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take immediate steps to remove that information from our servers.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us and we will respond as soon as possible.