Privacy Policy for Medicat

Effective Date: July 5, 2024

Thank you for using Medicat (the "Bot"). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Bot on Discord.

1. Information We Collect

When you use the Bot, we may collect the following types of information:

• Usernames: We collect and store the usernames of users who interact with the Bot.
• Messages: We collect and store messages sent in channels where the Bot is active, including direct messages to the Bot.
• Presences: We track user presences to help monitor activity and usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for moderation purposes, including but not limited to:

• Monitoring and managing user behavior to ensure compliance with server rules.
• Investigating and resolving disputes or issues reported by users.
• Detecting and moderating scam links and other malicious content.
• Enhancing the functionality and user experience of the Bot.

3. Data Retention

We retain the collected data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Usernames, messages, and presences may be stored indefinitely unless otherwise requested for deletion by the user (see Section 6).

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share or disclose your information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from law enforcement or other government authorities.
• Server Administrators: Information may be shared with server administrators for moderation and management purposes.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request access to the information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information. To make such a request, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].

By using the Bot, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this privacy policy.