Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to EpicDebates ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address and password. You may also choose a username and avatar.
  • Content: We collect the debate topics, responses, and replies you post on our platform.
  • Communications: If you contact us, we collect the information you provide in your message.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: We collect information your browser sends when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences.
  • Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Create and manage your account
  • Send you important notifications about your account
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
  • Protect the rights and safety of our users and third parties

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Public Content: Your username, avatar, and content you post are visible to other users.
  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist in operating our service (e.g., email delivery, hosting).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to or restrict processing of your information
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and keep you logged in. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Services

Our service may use the following third-party services:

  • Cloudflare: For security and performance (including Turnstile CAPTCHA)
  • Mailgun: For sending transactional emails

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

10. 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 we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

11. International Users

If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at: