🛡️ Arena App Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 9, 2024
Quick Summary: Arena is a debate app that uses your microphone for voice chat and camera for optional video. We don't sell your data or store your conversations permanently.
📱 What is Arena?
Arena is a real-time debate and discussion platform where users engage in structured debates, open discussions, and challenge-based conversations.
📊 Information We Collect
Account Information
- 📧 Email address (for login and notifications)
- 👤 Username and display name
- 📝 Optional profile information
Communication Data
- 🎤 Voice chat: Live audio during debates (not recorded permanently)
- 📹 Video: Optional camera use during debates
- 💬 Text messages: Chat messages in discussion rooms
- ⏱️ Participation: Room join/leave times and activity
🔧 How We Use Your Information
Core App Functions
- 🎯 Enable real-time voice and video debates
- 💬 Facilitate chat messaging in rooms
- ⏰ Synchronize debate timers across all participants
- 🏆 Track debate participation and scoring
- 📢 Send notifications about challenges and room invites
🔐 Privacy & Security
🚫 We DO NOT:
- ❌ Sell your personal information
- ❌ Record or permanently store voice conversations
- ❌ Share data with advertisers
- ❌ Access your device outside the app
Data Protection
- 🔒 All data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- ☁️ Secure storage on Appwrite and Firebase servers
- 🎤 Audio streams processed in real-time only
- 💬 Chat messages stored for conversation history
Third-Party Services
We use these trusted services to make Arena work:
- Appwrite: User accounts and database
- Firebase: Real-time synchronization
- LiveKit: Voice and video communication
📲 App Permissions Explained
Required Permissions
- 🌐 Internet: Connect to servers for real-time communication
- 🎤 Microphone: Voice chat during debates and discussions
- 📶 Network State: Check connection quality
Optional Permissions
- 📹 Camera: Video during debates (you control when to enable)
- 🔵 Bluetooth: Connect wireless headphones/speakers
- 🔔 Notifications: Alerts for challenges and messages
👤 Your Rights
- 📄 Access: Request a copy of your data
- 🗑️ Delete: Request account and data deletion
- ✏️ Update: Modify your profile anytime
- 🎛️ Control: Choose when to use camera/microphone
🧒 Children's Privacy
Arena is designed for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
🗄️ Data Retention
- Account data: Until you delete your account
- Chat messages: Stored for conversation continuity
- Voice/video: Not permanently stored
- Usage analytics: Anonymized for app improvement
📝 Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Significant changes will be communicated through the app.