Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 10, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to GizmoBot. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Discord bot and dashboard services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Discord Account Information
When you authenticate with Discord, we collect:
- Your Discord user ID, username, and avatar
- Your email address (if provided by Discord OAuth)
- List of servers (guilds) you have access to
- Your permissions within those servers
2.2 Server (Guild) Information
For servers where GizmoBot is installed, we collect:
- Server ID, name, and icon
- Channel names and IDs
- Role names and IDs
- Bot configuration settings you create
- Command usage statistics
2.3 Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- IP addresses and browser information
- Pages visited and features used
- Timestamps of actions
- Error logs and performance data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our bot services
- Authenticate your access to the dashboard
- Process your bot configuration and commands
- Send notifications and updates about your servers
- Improve our services and develop new features
- Detect and prevent abuse or violations of our Terms of Service
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Storage and Security
We store your data securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices:
- Data is stored in secure databases with encryption at rest
- All connections use HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Access to data is restricted to authorized personnel only
- We regularly review and update our security measures
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in these circumstances:
- With Discord: We use Discord's API and must share necessary data to provide bot functionality
- Service Providers: We use third-party services (hosting, analytics) that may process your data
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you remove the bot from your server or delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where we must retain it for legal compliance.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@gizmobot.com
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@gizmobot.com
- Discord: Join our support server