Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information Debatro collects, how we use it, how we protect it and the choices you have regarding your information.
We believe your personal information belongs to you. Our aim is to collect only the information we genuinely need to operate Debatro, provide its features and keep the Platform safe and secure.
We believe that privacy should be straightforward. We have written this Privacy Policy in plain English to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it and how it is used when you use Debatro.
Whether you are simply browsing Debatro, creating an account, participating in discussions or contacting us, we are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
By accessing or using Debatro, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed as described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Debatro is an online discussion platform where people can create communities, participate in discussions, share opinions, ask questions and exchange ideas across a wide range of topics.
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, Debatro is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through the Platform.
Debatro operates from the United Kingdom but welcomes users from around the world. Where local privacy laws apply, we will comply with applicable data protection laws where required.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this page.
Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you use Debatro. Some information is provided directly by you, while other information is collected automatically when you access or use the Platform.
We may collect the following categories of information:
Information You Provide
When you create an account or use Debatro, you may provide information such as:
- your username and display name;
- your email address;
- your password (stored securely in an encrypted form and never in plain text);
- your date of birth or age verification information where required;
- your profile information, such as your biography, profile picture, interests or location (where you choose to provide it);
- posts, comments, discussions, messages and other content you create or share;
- photos, videos or other files you upload;
- information you provide when contacting us or responding to surveys or feedback requests.
Information Collected Automatically
When you use Debatro, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- your IP address;
- browser type and version;
- device type and operating system;
- pages visited and features used;
- dates, times and duration of your visits;
- referring websites or links that brought you to Debatro;
- log information used to help secure and improve the Platform.
Private Messages
If you choose to use Debatro’s private messaging features, we will process the messages and any files you send in order to provide the service. We may also review message metadata or message content where reasonably necessary to investigate abuse, enforce our Terms of Use or Community Guidelines, comply with legal obligations or protect the safety and security of the Platform and its users.
Location Information
If you choose to share your location or enable location-based features, we will process that information to provide those services. You can usually manage or disable location sharing through your device settings or your account preferences.
Two-Factor Authentication
If you choose to enable two-factor authentication, we may collect and process your telephone number or authentication details solely for the purpose of improving the security of your account.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to help the Platform function correctly, remember your preferences, improve your experience and better understand how Debatro is used.
For more information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Public Content
Much of the content you post on Debatro, including discussions, comments, profile information and other contributions, may be visible to other users or, depending on your privacy settings and the nature of the content, to visitors who are not signed in.
Please consider carefully what information you choose to share publicly.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to provide, maintain and improve Debatro, to keep the Platform secure and to deliver the features and services you choose to use.
Depending on how you use Debatro, we may use your information to:
- create and manage your account;
- verify your identity where appropriate;
- provide access to communities, discussions and other Platform features;
- display your profile and content to other users in accordance with your privacy settings;
- enable private messaging and other communication features;
- process and display photos, videos and other content you choose to upload;
- protect the security and integrity of the Platform;
- detect, investigate and prevent fraud, spam, abuse or other unlawful activities;
- enforce our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines;
- respond to your enquiries and provide customer support;
- improve the performance, functionality and user experience of Debatro;
- analyse how the Platform is used to help us develop new features and services;
- comply with our legal obligations.
Where you have chosen to receive them, we may also use your information to send important service-related communications, security notifications and other information relating to your account.
We will only send marketing communications where you have given your consent or where we are otherwise permitted to do so under applicable law. You can withdraw your consent or unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
Where appropriate, we may use your information to send:
- important account and security notifications;
- service-related announcements;
- updates about changes to our Terms, Privacy Policy or other important policies;
- newsletters and marketing communications where you have chosen to receive them;
- information about new features, communities, events or services that may be of interest to you.
You can update your communication preferences or unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time. However, you will continue to receive essential service-related emails that are necessary for the operation and security of your account.
Advertising
To help support Debatro and keep the Platform running, we may display advertisements and sponsored content.
Advertisements displayed on Debatro may include:
- advertisements managed by Debatro;
- paid advertisements created by users or organisations promoting communities, discussions, products or services;
- advertisements served by third-party advertising providers, such as Google.
Where possible, advertisements displayed on Debatro are intended to be relevant to the content or community you are viewing rather than based on extensive profiling of your personal information.
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to advertisers, data brokers or other third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-party advertising providers, such as Google, may use cookies or similar technologies to display advertisements in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws. Please see our Cookie Policy for more information.
Legal Bases for Processing Your Information
Where applicable under data protection law, we only process your personal information where we have a valid legal basis for doing so.
Depending on the circumstances, we may process your personal information because:
- You have given your consent – for example, when you choose to receive marketing emails or enable optional features.
- It is necessary to perform our contract with you – such as creating your account, providing access to Debatro, enabling discussions, communities, private messaging and other services you choose to use.
- We have a legitimate interest – such as improving the Platform, preventing fraud, protecting the security of Debatro, enforcing our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines, and ensuring the Platform operates effectively, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
- We are required to comply with a legal obligation – for example, where we are required to retain certain information or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
Where we rely on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawing your consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before it was withdrawn.
How We Store and Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously and use appropriate technical and organisational measures to help protect it against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss or misuse.
These measures may include:
- encrypting passwords and other sensitive information where appropriate;
- using secure connections (HTTPS) to help protect data transmitted between your device and Debatro;
- restricting access to personal information to authorised persons who require it to operate, maintain or support the Platform;
- monitoring our systems to help detect, prevent and respond to security threats;
- performing regular software updates, maintenance and security improvements;
- maintaining appropriate backups to help protect the integrity and availability of the Platform.
While we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, no website, server or method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. For this reason, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.
If we become aware of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will take appropriate action, including notifying the relevant supervisory authority and affected users where required by applicable law.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary to provide Debatro, fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our Terms of Use.
In general:
- account information is retained while your account remains active;
- information relating to support enquiries may be retained for a reasonable period to assist with future enquiries and maintain our records;
- technical logs and security information are retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to protect the Platform and investigate security incidents;
- certain information may be retained where required by law or to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
Account Deletion
If you choose to delete your Debatro account, we will take reasonable steps to remove or anonymise your personal information within a reasonable period, unless we are required or permitted to retain certain information by law.
Content that you have posted in public areas of Debatro, such as discussions, comments and other community contributions, may remain available after your account has been deleted. In these circumstances, your content will no longer be associated with your account and may instead be displayed as posted by a “Deleted User” or similar identifier.
This approach helps preserve the continuity and integrity of public discussions while protecting the identity of former users.
Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to advertisers, data brokers or other third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your personal information only where it is necessary to operate Debatro, provide our services or where we are legally required or permitted to do so.
This may include sharing information with:
- trusted service providers who assist us in operating, maintaining or securing Debatro, such as website hosting, cloud storage, email delivery, security or technical support providers;
- professional advisers, including legal, accounting or insurance advisers, where reasonably necessary;
- law enforcement agencies, regulators, courts or other public authorities where required by law or where necessary to protect the rights, safety or security of Debatro, our users or others;
- other parties where you have given your consent or requested that we share your information.
Any third-party service providers acting on our behalf are expected to process personal information only for the purposes we specify and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
International Transfers
Debatro operates from the United Kingdom but may be accessed by users around the world. As a result, your personal information may be processed or stored in countries outside your own.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that it continues to receive an appropriate level of protection in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Where required, we will use appropriate safeguards or other lawful transfer mechanisms recognised under applicable legislation.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and the laws that apply to you, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These rights may include the right to:
- request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- request that inaccurate or incomplete information is corrected;
- request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances;
- request that we restrict or object to certain types of processing;
- withdraw your consent where we rely on your consent to process your information;
- request a copy of certain personal information in a portable format, where applicable;
- lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your privacy rights have been infringed.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request.
Children’s Privacy
Debatro is intended for individuals who are at least 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.
If we become aware that a person under the age of 16 has created an account or provided us with personal information, we will take reasonable steps to remove the account and delete the associated personal information, unless we are legally required to retain it.
If you believe that a child under the age of 16 has provided personal information through Debatro, please contact us so that we can investigate the matter.
You may also read our Child Safety Policy.
Third-Party Services
Debatro may integrate with or link to third-party services, websites or applications that are operated independently from us.
These third parties may have their own privacy policies and terms of use. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or services provided by third-party websites or services.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you choose to use.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to Debatro, developments in technology, changes in legal requirements or improvements to our services.
When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date shown at the bottom of this page. Where appropriate, we may also notify users through the Platform or by email.
Your continued use of Debatro after any changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you wish to exercise your privacy rights or have any concerns about how your personal information is processed, we will do our best to respond promptly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact Us page and send us your message.
We welcome your questions, feedback and reports relating to the Platform and will make reasonable efforts to respond as soon as practicable.
You may also find the answer on our FAQ page.
Last updated on 28 July 2026.