Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us at Debate9ja. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined here.
1. Information We Collect
When you use Debate9ja, we may collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Username, email address, and other details provided during registration.
- Activity Data: Your posts, comments, votes, and other interactions on the platform.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies to improve your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services.
- Personalize your experience on the platform.
- Communicate with you regarding updates, features, and promotions.
- Ensure platform security and prevent misuse.
- We may use your Personal Data to fulfill legal or regulatory requirements, including responding to court orders, legal inquiries, or law enforcement requests.
- We analyze how you interact with our services to understand usage trends, both at an individual level and in the aggregate. This helps us enhance our offerings and tailor them to user preferences.
3. Cookies and Tracking
Debate9ja uses cookies to enhance your experience. These cookies help us remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and improve the platform. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but some features may not function properly.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
- With your consent.
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.
- To protect the rights and safety of Debate9ja, its users, or the public.
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of Debate9ja.com, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- We may share your data with our partners who help us deliver services, such as data anlytics services providers, hosting providers, content editors, customer relationship management tools, and data security services.
5. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Retention of Information
We retain your information as long as it is necessary to provide our services or as required by law. You can request the deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
Debate9ja.com operates globally, and as such, your Personal Data may be processed and stored in various locations around the world. However, we take steps to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, including GDPR, for any international data transfers. Our data storage is managed by third-party providers such as Microsoft Azure, Google etc, and we use secure hosting solutions to store your Personal Data.
EU and UK residents have specific rights regarding their Personal Data, including the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing. U.S. residents from certain states may also have additional rights under applicable privacy laws. To exercise these rights, please contact us
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information.
- Request the deletion of your account and data.
- Opt out of certain communications.
Please contact us for assistance with any of these rights.
8. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated on the platform. Your continued use of Debate9ja constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.