Privacy Policy for DebateCraft

Effective date: August 17, 2025

Welcome to DebateCraft. This Privacy Policy explains how DebateCraft ("us", "we", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you use our website (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways to provide and improve our Service.

1. Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect personal information such as your email address and username. This information is necessary to create and manage your account.

2. Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: When you access the Service, we automatically collect information such as which pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other interaction data.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and personalize our Service. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, secure your account, and understand how you interact with the Service. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of our Service may not function correctly without them.
• Device and Network Information (for Security): To maintain the integrity of our platform and prevent abuse, we automatically collect technical information from your browser and device. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, screen resolution, installed fonts, and other similar characteristics. We use this information to generate a unique device identifier (a "fingerprint") for the sole purpose of detecting and preventing spam, fraud, and the creation of multiple accounts in violation of our Terms of Service.

How We Use Your Information

DebateCraft uses the collected data for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Service: To operate our website, authenticate users, and ensure functionality.
• To Improve Our Service: To analyze usage patterns and gather feedback so we can improve the user experience.
• To Communicate With You: To notify you about changes to our Service, send important account-related messages, and respond to your support requests.
• To Enforce Our Policies and Ensure Security: To detect and prevent technical issues, fraud, spam, and other forms of abuse.

How We Share Your Information

Your privacy is important to us, and we do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party companies that perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting and data analytics. These providers are obligated to protect your data and are not permitted to use it for any other purpose.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect the rights and property of DebateCraft, prevent wrongdoing, or protect the personal safety of our users or the public.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.

Data Security and Retention

The security of your data is a priority, but no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, but we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service and comply with our legal obligations.

Your Data Rights and Choices

You have rights regarding your personal data. Depending on your location, these may include the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct any inaccurate information.
• Delete your personal data.

You can manage your account information through your profile settings. For other requests, please contact us using the information below.

International Data Transfers

DebateCraft is operated in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. Your use of the Service constitutes your agreement to this transfer.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "effective date" at the top. We may also notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Service. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.