Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
At DebaterVerse, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our content and services.
Who We Are
DebaterVerse is a youth-focused platform dedicated to empowering African voices through debate programs, storytelling, and training. Our website address is: [https://debaterverse.org].
What We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our site:
a. Personal Information
Your name, email address, and message content when you use our contact forms, sign up for our newsletter, or submit a story or volunteer.
b. Usage Data
We use tools like Google Analytics or similar services to collect non-personal information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Browser type
- Device and general location (e.g. city)
c. Embedded Content
Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, tweets, Instagram posts). These platforms may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Send updates if you’ve subscribed to our newsletter
- Improve site performance and content
- Feature your submitted content (if applicable and with consent)
We do not sell or rent your personal data to anyone.
Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze traffic. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.
How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable steps to secure your data, including the use of SSL encryption and limiting access to authorized personnel only.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access or correct your personal data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of communication at any time (via the unsubscribe link in our emails)
To make a data request, contact us at hi@debaterverse.org.
Third-Party Services
We may link to or embed third-party content (e.g. YouTube, Substack, Google Forms). These services have their own privacy policies, which we emcourage you to review separately.
Children’s Privacy
DebaterVerse does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact: hi@debaterverse.org