Arguments - Authentication

1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Arguments (argmnts.com) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

Email addresses, usernames, avatars, and bios.

Usage Information:

Currently limited, but we may later track user interactions, preferences, and activity logs to enhance the user experience. For example, in the future, we might collect data such as the arguments you view, your voting patterns, or time spent on discussions to improve the platform.

Device Information:

IP addresses, browser types, and operating systems.

3. How We Use Your Information

Service Improvement and Personalization:

To better understand user preferences and deliver personalized content.

Marketing:

To occasionally send promotional materials or newsletters, which you can opt out of at any time.

Security:

To ensure platform security, such as detecting fraudulent activity or preventing unauthorized access.

4. Information Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except:

To comply with legal obligations or upon presentation of a valid legal warrant.
As necessary through our GDPR-compliant provider, Supabase, or other essential service providers (e.g., hosting services like Supabase, customer support tools, or payment processors if applicable). These providers are required to protect your data under strict agreements.
In the future, we may use additional service providers, such as MongoDB for data management. Any third-party providers will be required to adhere to strict data protection standards, including GDPR compliance.

5. User Rights

Access and Correction:

You may access or update your information at any time through the Settings page.

Data Deletion:

Users can:

Download their argument history.
Anonymize their arguments.
Delete all arguments and votes.
Delete their account entirely.

Opt-Out:

Users can opt out of certain data collection and sharing practices in their settings.

Data Portability:

Under GDPR, you have the right to request your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format by contacting us at hello@argmnts.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Arguments uses essential cookies for authentication and login purposes.
We currently do not use third-party tracking or analytics cookies. If we introduce analytics tools in the future to improve the platform, we will notify you and provide preference options.

7. Data Security

Arguments leverages Supabase to securely store and protect your data.
We use industry-standard measures like encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular audits to protect your information.
In the event of a data breach, we commit to investigating, informing users, and complying with applicable legal requirements.

8. Children's Privacy

Arguments does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from users under 13 years old without verified parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such data without consent, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data is currently stored in Berlin, Germany, through our provider Supabase.
Initially, Arguments does not transfer personal data internationally beyond this location. In the future, should this change, we will comply fully with European (GDPR), Swedish regulations and U.S law.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

Significant changes to our Privacy Policy will be communicated clearly when you log into Arguments. Continued use after notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out via:
Email: hello@argmnts.com

Thank you for trusting Arguments with your discussions and data.

Arguments (argmnts.com) Privacy Policy