This Privacy Policy describes how Album Dex ("we", "our", or "the bot") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Discord bot service.
- Discord User ID: A unique numerical identifier assigned by Discord to your account (treated as personal data under applicable privacy laws)
- Discord Server (Guild) ID: The unique identifier of servers where the bot is used
- Channel IDs: The channels where the bot is actively used
User-Generated Content
- Album Collection Data: Records of albums you've collected within the bot
- Suggestions: Album suggestions you submit to server administrators
- Trade History: Records of album trades between users
- Interaction Data: Your interactions with bot commands and features
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information solely to:
- Provide and maintain the bot's album collection functionality
- Track your album collection progress
- Enable trading features between users
- Display leaderboards and statistics
- Improve and optimize the bot's performance
- Process in-app purchases (token transactions via Stripe)
Data Storage and Security
- All data is stored in a SQLite database hosted on our server, with reasonable administrative and technical safeguards in place
- We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data
- We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties except as required for payment processing
- Discord User IDs are stored as necessary for bot functionality but are not personally identifiable
- Your Discord username and discriminator may be temporarily cached for display purposes only
Third-Party Services
Last.fm
We use Last.fm's API to retrieve album cover images and metadata. When an album spawns, we fetch publicly available album artwork from Last.fm. We do not send your personal information to Last.fm. Please refer to Last.fm's Privacy Policy.Stripe (Payment Processing)
If you choose to purchase tokens, payment processing is handled securely by Stripe. We do not store or have access to your payment card information. We receive limited transaction metadata (such as transaction status and identifiers) necessary to fulfill purchases. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy.Discord
This bot operates on Discord's platform and is subject to Discord's Terms of Service. Please refer to Discord's Privacy Policy.Copyright and Album Covers
Important: This bot is a fan-made collection game and does not provide access to music files or audio content.
- Album cover images are retrieved from Last.fm's public API for display purposes only
- Users collect virtual representations of album covers in a game-like environment
- No music files, audio content, or copyrighted material is stored, distributed, or provided
- Users do not own or acquire any rights to the music, recordings, or album artwork
- Album covers are displayed under fair use principles for non-commercial, transformative purposes (identification in a collecting game)
- All album covers and related intellectual property remain the property of their respective copyright holders
- We respect intellectual property rights and will respond promptly to valid copyright concerns
If you are a copyright holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately, please contact us immediately.
Monetization
- Optional token purchases are available for accessing premium features (exotic albums in the marketplace)
- All purchases are processed securely through Stripe
- Tokens are virtual currency with no real-world value and cannot be exchanged for cash
- All sales are final unless required otherwise by law
- Purchased tokens are tied to your Discord account within specific servers
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data: Request a copy of your collected data
- Delete your data: Request deletion of your collection data by contacting us
- Correct your data: Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Opt-out: Stop using the bot to cease data collection
- Withdraw consent: Stop using the bot at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Data Retention
- User collection data is retained while you actively use the bot
- Inactive spawn data is automatically cleaned up after 1 hour
- Trade history is retained for record-keeping purposes
- You may request full data deletion at any time by contacting us
- We will respond to data access or deletion requests within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days
Children's Privacy
This bot is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use this bot. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
International Users
This bot may be used internationally. By using the bot, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information on servers located in the United States in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process user data based on:
- Performance of a contract: To provide the bot’s core functionality
- Legitimate interests: To maintain, improve, and secure the service
- User consent: For optional features such as purchases and participation
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the bot after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have copyright concerns, please contact us:
- Discord: shumylo
- Email: cshumylo@gmail.com
- Copyright Claims: cshumylo@gmail.com
Compliance
This bot is designed to comply with:
- Discord's Terms of Service
- Discord's Developer Terms of Service
- Discord's Developer Policy
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) principles
- Fair Use doctrine (U.S. Copyright Law)
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By using Album Dex, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.