Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us:
- Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Profile picture (if provided via Google OAuth)
- Project Data: Project briefs, debate topics, and conversation content
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store card details)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send technical notices and support messages
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Generate AI-powered expert responses based on your project context
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate DebateIdeas:
- Supabase: Database hosting and authentication. Your data is stored securely in Supabase's PostgreSQL database.
- OpenRouter: AI model provider for generating expert responses. Your project context and debate messages are sent to AI models for processing.
- Stripe: Payment processing for subscriptions. Stripe handles all payment data according to PCI compliance standards.
- Vercel: Application hosting and deployment.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and prevent fraud
- With service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
5. Public Debates
If you use the free tier, your debates are publicly accessible. This means anyone can view:
- Your project's one-liner, problem statement, and solution overview
- The debate topic and full conversation transcript
- The expert personas involved in the debate
Pro subscribers can make their debates private. We recommend upgrading if you're working with confidential or proprietary information.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal data and associated content. Some data may be retained in backups for a limited period.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct your information
- Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
- Export: Download your debate data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@debateideas.com
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security assessments.
9. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.
10. Children's Privacy
DebateIdeas is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@debateideas.com