Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 22, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to MegaBot ("the Bot", "we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Discord bot. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Automatically Collected

When you use MegaBot, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Discord User ID: Your unique Discord identifier
• Username and Discriminator: Your Discord display name
• Server ID: The Discord server where commands are used
• Message Content: Only when you directly interact with bot commands
• Command Usage: Which commands you use and when

2.2 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using bot features:

• Economy Data: Virtual currency balances, transactions, and inventory items
• Study Notes: Notes and flashcards you create using study commands
• Sports Bets: Your betting history and preferences
• Gaming Profiles: Games you play and LFG posts you create
• Tournament Data: Tournament participations and match results
• AI Conversations: Messages sent to AI features (not stored permanently)

2.3 Information We DO NOT Collect

• We do NOT read or store messages that don't mention the bot
• We do NOT collect voice chat data
• We do NOT access your DMs unless you directly message the bot
• We do NOT track your activity in other servers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Bot Functionality: To provide core features like economy, gaming, sports, and moderation
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings
• Statistics: To generate server and user statistics
• Improvements: To analyze usage patterns and improve bot features
• Moderation: To maintain logs for server moderation purposes
• Support: To provide customer support when requested

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where We Store Data

Your data is stored in:

• SQLite Database: Locally stored on our secure servers
• Memory: Temporary data during bot operation
• Log Files: Error logs for debugging (automatically deleted after 30 days)

4.2 How We Protect Data

• Encrypted database connections
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Automated backups with encryption

4.3 Data Retention

• Active Users: Data retained while you actively use the bot
• Inactive Users: Data may be deleted after 6 months of inactivity
• Deleted Accounts: Data deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Server Removal: Server data deleted when bot is removed from server

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Data

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• OpenAI API: For AI features (subject to OpenAI's privacy policy)
• Discord API: To interact with Discord (subject to Discord's privacy policy)
• Translation APIs: For translation features (data not stored)

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and safety
• Investigate fraud or security issues
• Respond to government requests

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Export: Request a portable copy of your data
• Opt-Out: Stop using the bot to stop data collection

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via:

• Join our support Discord server
• Use the /privacy command in Discord
• Contact the bot developer directly

7. Children's Privacy

MegaBot is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Users

MegaBot is hosted on servers that may be located in different countries. By using the bot, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

9. AI Features and OpenAI

When using AI features (/ask, /chat, /imagine):

• Your messages are sent to OpenAI's API for processing
• OpenAI may retain data according to their privacy policy
• We do not permanently store AI conversation history
• AI-generated content is your responsibility

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be announced in:

• The bot's support server
• This website
• Bot status message

Continued use of the bot after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

12. Consent

By using MegaBot, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the bot.