Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you register and use our platform, we may collect the following information:

• Name: To personalize your experience and identify you within the community.
• Date of Birth: To ensure compliance with legal requirements and to provide an age-appropriate environment.
• Country of Residence: To foster diverse and global discussions.
• Email Address: To communicate important updates, verify your account, and provide support.
• Profile Picture: If you choose to upload one.
• User-generated content: Your comments, votes, replies and interactions on the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Platform Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, our platform, or the public.
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate the platform (such as hosting providers), under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Age Restrictions and Access

Viewing: Anyone, regardless of age, may browse and view content on Debato.

Participation: Only individuals aged 16 and above are permitted to register, create an account, and participate in debates or discussions. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 years of age for participation purposes.

If you are under 16, please enjoy browsing our platform, but do not submit any personal information or participate in debates.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Correction: Update or correct your information.
• Anonymity: You may go anonymous with all your debates and suggestions.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: hello@debato.net.

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is intended for users aged 16 and above to participate. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 for participation. If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove this information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our platform and updating the effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at: