Discord bots operate within Discord servers and can access messages, user profiles, server membership data, and voice channel activity depending on their permissions (intents). Discord's Developer Policy requires bots to have a privacy policy accessible to server administrators before bot installation. Users in servers where your bot operates have the right to know what data the bot collects and how long it retains it. The United States has a sectoral approach to data privacy — no single federal law covers all businesses, but multiple laws apply depending on your industry and the data you collect.
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Introduction
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Information We Collect
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How We Use Your Information
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How We Share Your Information
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
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Data Retention
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Your Rights Under the GDPR
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Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
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Your Rights Under the DPDPA (India)
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Children's Privacy
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Data Security
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Third-Party Links
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
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Contact Us
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The United States has a sectoral approach to data privacy — no single federal law covers all businesses, but multiple laws apply depending on your industry and the data you collect. Key federal laws include COPPA (children's data), HIPAA (health data), GLBA (financial data), and CAN-SPAM (email marketing). FTC enforcement can result in significant penalties for deceptive data practices.
Discord bots operate within Discord servers and can access messages, user profiles, server membership data, and voice channel activity depending on their permissions (intents). Discord's Developer Policy requires bots to have a privacy policy accessible to server administrators before bot installation. Users in servers where your bot operates have the right to know what data the bot collects and how long it retains it.
Data typically collected by Discord Bot businesses: Discord user IDs and usernames, message content (if message content intent is enabled), server membership data, command usage logs, moderation action logs, bot configuration data per server
Yes. If you collect any personal data from users — including email addresses, analytics cookies, or payment information — you are legally required to have a Privacy Policy under FTC Act Section 5, COPPA, CAN-SPAM Act, HIPAA (if applicable), State privacy laws (CCPA, VCDPA, CPA, etc.). Non-compliance can result in significant fines.
A US-compliant Privacy Policy for Discord Bot businesses must disclose: what data you collect (Discord user IDs and usernames, message content (if message content intent is enabled), server membership data, command usage logs, moderation action logs, bot configuration data per server), the legal basis for processing, data retention periods, and users' rights. Privacy policy must accurately describe actual data practices (FTC Act Section 5).
A Discord Bot typically collects: Discord user IDs and usernames, message content (if message content intent is enabled), server membership data, command usage logs, moderation action logs, bot configuration data per server. Under US, each category of data must be explicitly disclosed in your Privacy Policy along with the purpose for collecting it and the legal basis used. Failing to disclose any collected data category is a violation.
Non-compliance with US requirements can result in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and reputational damage. HIPAA Business Associate Agreements required if handling health data.