Privacy Policy for ShadowCore

1. Information We Collect

• User and Guild Data: We may collect Discord user ID, username, and guild ID to personalize experiences and manage access.
• Interaction Data: Commands, messages, and other interactions are logged to ensure functionality.
• Blacklist Data: If a user or guild is blacklisted, we store the ID and reason solely for moderation purposes.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, device info, and usage logs may be collected for performance monitoring and abuse prevention.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Operate and maintain the Bot, processing commands and responses.
• Moderate and enforce rules, including blacklists.
• Improve features, troubleshoot issues, and analyze usage patterns.
• Comply with legal obligations or protect against fraud, abuse, or security threats.

We do not use your data for marketing or sell it to third parties.

3. Data Storage and Security

• Storage: All data is securely stored in MongoDB. Blacklist data may be retained indefinitely for moderation.
• Security Measures: Industry-standard practices like encryption and access control are applied. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

4. Sharing of Information

• With your explicit consent.
• To comply with legal requests.
• To prevent harm, fraud, or illegal activity, or to enforce terms of service.
• During mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

5. Your Rights and Choices

• Access and Correction: Request access or correction of your data.
• Deletion: Request deletion, except for necessary blacklist records.
• Opt-Out: Stop interacting with the Bot (may limit functionality).
• Data Portability: Request data in a portable format.

Contact us to exercise these rights. Discord's policies also apply to data shared on their platform.

6. Children's Privacy

The Bot is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. International Data Transfers

If located outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in New York City with appropriate safeguards.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

• Email: [Your Email Address]
• Discord: [Your Discord Server or Support Channel]
• Website: [Your Website]

By using ShadowCore, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.