**Privacy Policy**
*Last Updated: 8/23/2024*
Debationship (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, website, and services (“Services”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our Services.
### **1\. Information We Collect**
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:
1.1 **Personal Information:** When you register for an account or use our Services, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, date of birth, phone number, and other information that you voluntarily provide.
1.2 **Account Information:** We collect information related to your account, including your username, profile information, and any preferences or settings.
1.3 **Activity Data:** We may collect information about your interactions with our Services, including your activity within the platform, such as matches with debate partners or coaches, messages sent, and other user-generated content.
1.4 **Usage Data:** We may collect information about your device, browser, IP address, and usage patterns when you access our Services. This data may include information about how and when you use our Services.
1.5 **Cookies and Tracking Technologies:** We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our Services and to improve your experience.
### **2\. How We Use Your Information**
We use the information we collect to:
2.1 **Provide and Improve Services:** To operate, maintain, and improve our Services, including to match you with potential debate partners or coaches.
2.2 **Communicate with You:** To send you updates, promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you, or to respond to your inquiries.
2.3 **Personalize Your Experience:** To customize your experience on our platform, including showing you content and resources that are relevant to you.
2.4 **Compliance and Legal Obligations:** To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms and policies, and protect our rights.
2.5 **Security:** To protect our Services and users by detecting and preventing fraudulent activity and other security issues.
### **3\. How We Share Your Information**
We may share your information in the following ways:
3.1 **With Other Users:** Your profile information, including your name, bio, and any other information you choose to share, may be visible to other users of our Services.
3.2 **Service Providers:** We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services, such as hosting, data analysis, customer service, and marketing.
3.3 **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
3.4 **Business Transfers:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
### **4\. Your Rights and Choices**
You have certain rights and choices regarding your information:
4.1 **Access and Update:** You can access and update your account information at any time by logging into your account settings.
4.2 **Opt-Out:** You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.
4.3 **Cookies:** You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our Services may not function properly if you disable cookies.
4.4 **Account Deletion:** You can request the deletion of your account and personal information by contacting us at contactdebationship@gmail.com. Please note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.
### **5\. Data Security**
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
### **6\. Children’s Privacy**
Our Services are intended for users of all ages, but if you are under 13 years old, you must have permission from a parent or guardian to use our Services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without such consent.
### **7\. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
7.1 **Changes to Services:** We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue our Services at any time, with or without notice to you.
7.2 **Changes to Policy:** We may update these Policies from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised Policies on our website. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Policies.
7.3 **Continued Use:** Your continued use of our Services after any changes to these Policies constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree with the revised Policies, you must discontinue use of our Services immediately.
### **8\. Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: contactdebationship@gmail.com
