Last updated: May 11, 2026
OpinionLive (“we,” “us,” or “our”) provides a service where people can explore topics, cast votes, get matched for debate-style conversations, and participate in community discussion. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle personal information when you use our websites, apps, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).
You provide. When you create or manage an account, we may collect identifiers and contact information you choose to provide (for example, phone number or email used for authentication), profile or demographic details you submit where the product asks for them, and content you post (such as comments or messages in a chat).
Automatically from your device. We collect certain technical information needed to operate the Service, including device and browser type, approximate location derived from IP (for security and localization), timestamps, and diagnostic data associated with crashes or errors when those tools are enabled.
Usage analytics. We may use Google Analytics for Firebase / Google Analytics 4 (“GA4”) on the web client to understand how the Service is used (for example, navigation and product events). When enabled, Google processes certain usage data according to Google’s Privacy Policy. You may be able to limit some tracking via your browser settings, industry opt-outs where applicable, or your device controls.
Votes, matching, and chat. We store your votes on topics and related aggregates needed for product features (for example, tallies or trends). Matching and realtime chat flows generate records such as queue state and conversation metadata so we can connect participants and enforce safety limits.
If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we rely on appropriate legal bases such as performance of a contract, legitimate interests (for example, securing the Service and understanding aggregate usage), compliance with law, and consent where required.
We do not sell your personal information. We share information with service providers that help us run the Service under contractual protections. These may include cloud infrastructure and authentication providers (for example, Google Firebase and related Google Cloud services for hosting, identity, database, storage, and analytics as configured), monitoring or logging vendors used to keep our systems reliable and secure, and professional advisors where required.
We may disclose information if we believe in good faith that disclosure is required by law, to protect the rights and safety of users or the public, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to appropriate safeguards.
We retain information for as long as needed to provide the Service, comply with law, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the data type and whether you still have an account. You may request deletion of your account where the product supports it; some information may remain in backups or logs for a limited period.
We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we encourage you to use a strong, unique authentication method and keep your credentials safe.
We may process and store information in the United States and other countries where we or our providers operate. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export certain personal information, or to object to or restrict certain processing. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise rights, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your request before responding.
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including knowing what personal information we collect, requesting deletion, and opting out of “sale” or “sharing” as those terms are defined by law. We do not sell personal information for money; if we ever engage in cross-context behavioral advertising that constitutes “sharing” under California law, we will provide a compliant opt-out path.
The Service is not directed to children under the age where consent is required in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Last updated” date. If changes are material, we will provide additional notice as appropriate.
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at privacy@opinionlive.com.
See also Terms of Service.