Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AskDotty ("we," "us," or "our"), a division of Premium Websites, Inc., operates the https://askdotty.com website (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our membership platform and blog. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you use our Service:

Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

Device & Technical Information: Including IP address, browser type, operating system, and cookies.

Behavioral & Usage Data: Pages you visit, time spent on the site, links clicked, and items viewed.

Transactional Data: Membership purchases, order history, billing address, and partial payment details (note: we do not store full credit card numbers; payments are processed securely through our third-party payment provider).

User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, uploaded content, and profile photos.

Profile Data: Usernames, profile information, and any bios or photos you add to your membership account.

Communication Preferences: Newsletter subscriptions, SMS/text messaging preferences, and notification settings.

Support Requests: Information you provide when contacting us through help desk tickets, forms, or email.

Content Interaction Data: Likes, bookmarks, or saved content within the platform.

Location Data (Approximate): May be inferred from your IP address to enhance security and fraud detection.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our membership services and blog content.

Process transactions and manage your membership account.

Send transactional communications (e.g., confirmations, service updates).

Send marketing communications (emails and SMS/texts) if you have opted in.

Customize and improve your experience on our site.

Monitor site performance, usage patterns, and prevent fraudulent activities.

Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, personalize content, save your preferences, and analyze website traffic. You may manage cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Service may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may provide your information to trusted service providers who help us operate our website (for example, payment processors, hosting providers, and email service platforms). These providers are contractually required to protect your data and only use it for the services they provide to us. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety and rights of our users.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Ask us to correct inaccurate information.

Request that we delete your information under certain conditions.

Opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

Opt out of receiving text messages by replying "STOP" (message and data rates may apply).

For California residents: You have the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion, subject to legal exceptions. We do not sell your personal information.

For Canadian residents: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us directly.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While we strive to use secure practices, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Premium Websites, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 360-607-4767

Updated on August 15, 2025