Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Introduction
Debate Quest ("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 Service.
By using Debate Quest, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Discord username and user ID
- Email address (if provided)
- Profile information (avatar, display name, bio)
Usage Data
- Debates created and participated in
- Messages and content posted
- Votes and interactions
- Feature usage and preferences
Payment Information
- Subscription details and billing history
- Subscription ID, customer ID, and order ID (from payment processor)
- Payment processor information (handled by LemonSqueezy/Stripe)
- We do not store credit card numbers or full payment details
Service Usage Data
- Records of premium feature usage (for subscription verification)
- Debates created and participated in
- Timestamps of service access
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Process transactions and manage subscriptions
- Send you service-related communications
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Service
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party services that help us operate (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
Public content (debates, messages) is visible to other users as part of the Service's functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication and access controls
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. These cookies are required for the service to function properly and allow you to stay logged in. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, but this may prevent you from using certain features of the Service that require authentication.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. 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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]