Astra Bot - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/01/2025

Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create any contractual obligation beyond what is required by law. By using Astra Bot, you agree usage is at your own risk. The Astra Team disclaims liability for any external factors or third-party actions beyond our control.

1. Introduction

Astra Bot (the "Bot") is a Discord bot providing moderation, economy, and entertainment features. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle user data in line with applicable laws, Discord’s Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.

2. Data We Collect

We collect minimal data necessary for the Bot’s operation, including:

Server and channel IDs (for logging and moderation).
User IDs (for command usage, economy, moderation tasks).
Command inputs and interactions (to improve features and prevent abuse).

We do not collect: personal messages, emails, IP addresses, or other sensitive data.

3. How We Use Data

The data we collect is used solely for:

Providing bot features (economy, moderation, utility).
Ensuring user safety and preventing bot misuse.
Debugging and improving bot performance.

We never sell or share user data with third parties.

4. Data Storage & Security

Astra Bot stores only necessary data. Our security practices include:

Restricted access to stored data.
Regular clearance of temporary logs/caches.
Excluding unnecessary personal information from storage.

5. User Rights & Data Removal

Users can request data deletion at any time. Options include:

Using the bot command `!deletedata` (if enabled).
Contacting us via our support server.

We respond to requests promptly.

6. Third-Party Services

Astra Bot communicates with Discord’s API and potentially other services. We do not control how these external providers handle any data beyond our Bot’s direct usage.

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. Significant changes will be posted in our support server. Continued use of Astra Bot after updates implies acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact & Support

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, reach out via our support server.

9. Data Retention Policy

We retain data only as long as necessary for bot functionality:

Temporary logs (e.g., command usage) are cleared within 30 days.
Moderation records (warnings, bans) may be kept up to 90 days unless removed earlier.
Economy data remains until a user requests deletion.

10. Children’s Privacy

Astra Bot is intended for Discord users who meet **Discord’s minimum age requirement** (usually 13, or 16 in some regions). We do not knowingly collect data from anyone below this age. If you believe data has been collected from a minor, please inform us immediately for prompt deletion.

11. Limitation of Liability

By using Astra Bot, you acknowledge:

The Astra Team is not responsible for data loss, third-party actions, or downtime.
Usage is at your own risk, without guarantees of uninterrupted service.
We are not liable for any damages resulting from misuse.

12. Final Agreement

By continuing to use Astra Bot, you confirm you have read and accepted this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please discontinue using Astra Bot.