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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
TL;DR: We don't record your debates. We don't sell your data. We collect minimal info to make the service work. You're visible on camera during debates.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Camera and microphone access (for debates)
- Chat messages you send as a spectator
- Reports you submit
Automatically Collected:
- IP address and general location
- Device type and browser
- Usage statistics (debates joined, time on site, etc.)
- Technical logs for debugging
What We DON'T Collect:
- Your name or email (no account required)
- Video or audio recordings (unless you record yourself)
- Personal identifying information
- Payment information (service is free)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Connect you with other debaters
- Enable video/audio streaming
- Show spectators your debate
- Improve the service and fix bugs
- Prevent abuse and enforce rules
- Analyze usage patterns (anonymously)
3. Video and Audio
Important: Your camera and microphone are enabled during debates. Your video and audio are streamed to:
- Your matched opponent
- Any spectators watching your debate
We do NOT record or store this content on our servers. However, other users may record their screens.
4. Data Sharing
We do NOT sell your data. We may share information with:
- Other Users: Your video/audio during debates
- Service Providers: Hosting (Railway), analytics tools
- Law Enforcement: If required by law or to prevent harm
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies and local storage for:
- Keeping you connected during debates
- Basic analytics (visitor counts, page views)
- Remembering your preferences
We do NOT use tracking cookies for advertising.
6. Third-Party Services
We use:
- Railway: Hosting infrastructure
- WebRTC: Peer-to-peer video connections
- Google Fonts: Typography
- Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics
7. Data Retention
- Video/audio: NOT stored by us
- Chat messages: Deleted after 24 hours
- Technical logs: Kept for 30 days
- Analytics: Aggregated indefinitely
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Stop using the service at any time
- Clear your browser data
- Request information about data we have
- Report privacy concerns
9. Children's Privacy
Hot Take is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use this service.
10. Security
We use industry-standard security measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- Secure WebRTC peer-to-peer connections
- Regular security updates
- Limited data collection
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Use at your own risk.
11. International Users
Hot Take is hosted in the United States. By using the service, you consent to your data being processed in the US.
12. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Continued use means you accept the changes. We'll notify users of major changes.
13. Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Contact us at: [email protected]
Your Privacy Matters: We built Hot Take to be as privacy-fr