Privacy Policy

Introduction

Mongoose Business ("we", "us", or "our") operates DebateClub. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Username

Usage Data

• Debate session recordings and transcripts
• Practice history and performance analytics
• Feature usage and interaction patterns

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card information. Stripe collects and processes payment data according to their privacy policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process your subscription payments
• Store your debate sessions and performance data
• Send you important service updates and notifications
• Improve our Service and develop new features

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate DebateClub:

• Stripe - Payment processing
• Google - OAuth authentication (if you sign in with Google)
• Convex - Database and hosting infrastructure
• VAPI - Voice conversation processing
• OpenRouter - AI model access

Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

Data Retention

We retain your account information and debate data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete all associated personal data.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential cookies - Required for authentication and basic functionality
• Analytics cookies - To understand how users interact with our Service

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect Service functionality.

Data Security

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

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian to use the Service.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Mongoose Business
Email: hello@debateclub.app
Delaware, United States