Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to discordTools (hereinafter referred to as "we," "our platform," or "discordTools"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our Discord bot directory platform. By accessing our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

When you use our Discord bot directory platform, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information: Including your name, email address, avatar, and other information you provide when registering or updating your account
  • Discord Bot Submission Information: Details about Discord bots you submit including bot name, description, category, features, commands, website URL, logo/images, and contact information
  • Payment Information: If you purchase premium listing services, we collect necessary payment details through secure third-party payment processors (such as Stripe)
  • Contact Information: Information you provide when communicating with us via email, forms, or other means
  • Newsletter Subscription: Email address and preferences when you subscribe to our newsletter about new Discord bots and platform updates
  • Reviews and Ratings: Comments, ratings, and feedback you provide about Discord bots listed on our platform

2. Anonymous Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or use our services, we may automatically collect anonymous information:

  • Device Information: Including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our services, including access times, pages viewed, and interaction methods
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information and enhance your user experience

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Directory Services: Displaying submitted Discord bots in our directory, managing bot categories, processing submissions, and facilitating bot discovery
  • Platform Management: Managing your account, processing payments for premium listings, providing customer support, and maintaining our Discord bot directory
  • Quality Control: Reviewing and moderating Discord bot submissions to ensure quality and relevance for our community
  • Analytics and Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns, optimizing search functionality, and developing new features to enhance bot discovery
  • Communication: Contacting you about your submissions, account updates, platform changes, or community guidelines
  • Community Building: Facilitating connections between Discord bot developers and server owners, managing reviews and feedback systems
  • Security and Compliance: Detecting and preventing spam submissions, abuse, and fraudulent activities
  • Marketing: Sending newsletters about new Discord bots, platform features, and relevant Discord community updates (with your consent)

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Public Directory: Discord bot information you submit (name, description, category, features, commands, website, etc.) will be publicly displayed in our directory for discovery purposes
  • Service Providers: With third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (Stripe), cloud storage (Supabase, Cloudflare R2), email services (Resend), and analytics
  • Bot Verification: We may contact submitted Discord bots' developers or teams to verify authenticity and gather additional information
  • Compliance and Legal Requirements: When we believe in good faith that disclosure is required by law or to protect our rights, security, or those of our users

Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • All payment information is processed through secure payment processors like Stripe; we do not directly store complete payment card details
  • We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmission
  • We regularly review our information collection, storage, and processing practices, including physical security measures

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws in your region, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Obtain a copy of your personal information that we hold
  • Correction: Update or correct your personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
  • Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your personal information
  • Data Portability: Obtain an electronic copy of information you have provided to us

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information and improve your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us provide a better user experience. The types of cookies we use include:

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for the basic functionality of the website
  • Preference Cookies: Allow us to remember your settings and preferences
  • Statistical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the website
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors' activities on the website

You can control or delete cookies by changing your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you discover that we may have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will promptly take steps to delete that information.

International Data Transfers

We may process and store your personal information globally, including in countries outside your country of residence. In such cases, we will take appropriate measures to ensure your personal information receives adequate protection.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will post the revised policy on our website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through:

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.