Privacy Policy

How we handle your data when you use HighQ Music Bot.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how HighQ Music Bot ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our Discord bot service. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

HighQ Music Bot collects and processes the following information:

  • Server Information: Discord server IDs, channel IDs, and voice channel IDs where the bot is used
  • User Information: Discord user IDs and usernames of individuals who use the bot's commands
  • Usage Data: Commands executed, music played, playlists created, and other interaction data
  • Customization Settings: User preferences, custom settings, and configurations

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the core functionality of the music bot
  • To remember user preferences and settings
  • To improve the bot's features and user experience
  • To detect and prevent potential abuse or unauthorized use
  • To generate anonymous usage statistics

4. Data Storage and Security

All data collected by HighQ Music Bot is stored on secure servers with appropriate technical and organizational security measures in place. We use industry-standard encryption and access controls to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

5. Data Retention

We retain different types of data for varying periods:

  • Server and channel IDs are retained as long as the bot remains in your server
  • User interaction data is stored for a maximum of 30 days
  • Custom configurations and preferences are kept until you change them or remove the bot

When data is no longer needed for the purposes described in this policy, it is securely deleted.

6. Third-Party Services

HighQ Music Bot integrates with the following third-party services:

  • Discord: Our bot operates within the Discord platform and is subject to Discord's privacy policies
  • YouTube: When streaming content from YouTube, your requests are processed through YouTube APIs
  • Spotify: When accessing Spotify features, your requests are processed through Spotify APIs

Each of these services has its own privacy policies governing their use of your data. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. We may share anonymous, aggregated data (such as usage statistics) that does not identify individual users.

In certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your data if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • The right to access information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to object to or restrict processing of your data
  • The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

9. Children's Privacy

HighQ Music Bot is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13, or the minimum age required by Discord in your country. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these age limits.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and/or through Discord announcements. Your continued use of the bot after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Our Discord bot does not use cookies directly, but the Discord application and website may use cookies according to their own policies.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Last updated: December 10, 2023