Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how MiauDex ("we," "our," or "the Bot") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Discord bot.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Data

When you use MiauDex, we automatically collect:

Data Type	Purpose	Retention
Discord User ID	Identify users and store game data	Until account deletion requested
Server (Guild) ID	Bot functionality and server-specific features	While bot is in server
Cat Collection Data	Store your virtual cats and preferences	Until account deletion requested

1.2 User-Provided Data

• Cat Names: Custom names you give to your cats
• Settings: Your preferences for bot features

1.3 Data We Do NOT Collect

• Message content
• Personal information like real names, addresses, or phone numbers
• Financial information
• Data from servers where the bot is not actively used

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core Functionality

• Providing cat collection and trading features
• Maintaining your virtual collection and progress
• Enabling community features like leaderboards
• Processing trades between users

2.2 Service Improvement

• Analyzing usage patterns to improve bot features
• Identifying and fixing bugs
• Developing new features based on user needs

2.3 Communication

• Sending optional reminders (if enabled)
• Providing support and responding to issues
• Important announcements about the service

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3.2 Limited Sharing

We may share data only in these specific cases:

• Public Leaderboards: User IDs and cat counts (only if you opt-in)
• Trading: Necessary information to facilitate trades between users
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: Hosting services that help us operate the bot

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• Secure database storage with regular backups
• Access controls limiting who can view user data
• Regular security updates and monitoring

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

• View Your Data: Use `/profile` to see your stored preferences
• Delete Your Data: Contact us to request complete data deletion
• Opt-out: Disable features like leaderboards or reminders
• Data Export: Request a copy of your data

5.2 Leaderboard Privacy

You can control whether you appear on public leaderboards through the bot's settings. This is disabled by default.

6. Children's Privacy

MiauDex is designed to be family-friendly. However, users under 13 should have parental permission to use Discord and our bot, in accordance with Discord's Terms of Service.

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Discord

Our bot operates on Discord's platform and is subject to Discord's Privacy Policy.

7.2 Cat Images

Cat images are sourced from third-party APIs. We do not control the content of these images but make every effort to ensure they are appropriate.

8. Data Retention

• Active Users: Data retained while you actively use the bot
• Inactive Users: Data may be archived after 1 year of inactivity
• Deleted Accounts: Data permanently deleted within 30 days of request

9. International Users

MiauDex is operated from [Poland]. By using the bot, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will:

• Notify users of significant changes via our support server
• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Provide 30 days notice for major changes

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information we collect
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

European users have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of incorrect data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing