# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated:** October 30, 2026

## 1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how the r!z3 Discord bot ("the Bot") collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

## 2. Data We Collect

The Bot collects the following minimal data necessary for its operation:

### 2.1 Discord User Information
- **Discord User ID**: A unique identifier assigned by Discord
- **Username**: Your Discord username (for display purposes only)
- **Server Membership**: Information about Discord servers where the Bot is used

### 2.2 Game Data
- **Tournament Participation**: Records of tournaments you have participated in
- **Match Statistics**: Game performance statistics and match history
- **Virtual Currency Balance**: In-game currency balance and transaction history
- **Pet Collection**: Pet ownership, stats, and care records

### 2.3 No Personal Data Collected
We do **NOT** collect:
- Real names or personal identities
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Physical addresses
- Payment information
- Location data
- Any other personally identifiable information (PII)

## 3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data solely for:

- Operating the Bot's features (tournaments, economy, pets)
- Displaying leaderboards and statistics
- Tracking game progress and achievements
- Preventing abuse and ensuring fair play
- Improving the Bot's functionality

## 4. Data Storage and Security

- All data is stored in a secure database
- We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data
- Data is encrypted where appropriate
- Access to data is restricted to authorized systems only

## 5. Data Sharing

We do **NOT**:

- Sell your data to third parties
- Share your data with advertisers
- Transfer your data to other companies
- Use your data for marketing purposes

We may share data only when:

- Required by law or legal process
- Necessary to protect our rights or property
- To prevent fraud or abuse of the Bot

## 6. Data Retention

- Your data will be retained as long as you use the Bot
- You may request deletion of your data by contacting the bot developers
- Deleted data may be retained in backups for a limited time

## 7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access the data we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of data collection (by discontinuing Bot use)

## 8. Discord's Privacy Policy

Please note that Discord itself collects data about your use of Discord. The Bot operates within Discord's platform and is subject to Discord's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which can be found at:
- https://discord.com/terms
- https://discord.com/privacy

## 9. Children's Privacy

The Bot is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

## 10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.

## 11. Contact

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy and data, please contact the bot developers through Discord.

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*This Privacy Policy is a basic framework and may be updated as the Bot evolves.*