Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GohanBot ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Discord bot, website, and related services.

By using GohanBot, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our services:

• Discord Account Data: Username, user ID, avatar, and email address (via Discord OAuth)
• Server Information: Server ID, server name, and configured channels when you add GohanBot to your Discord server
• Bot Interactions: Commands you send to the bot and chat messages in AI conversations
• Payment Information: Billing details processed through Stripe or cryptocurrency wallet addresses for payments
• Configuration Settings: Your server preferences, enabled features, and customization options

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our website or use our services, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, command frequency, and interaction patterns
• Analytics Data: Server activity statistics, feature usage metrics, and performance data
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences (see Cookie section below)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services we integrate with:

• Discord: User profile information when you authorize our application
• Stripe: Payment confirmation and subscription status (not full card details)
• Polymarket: Publicly available market data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Services: Operate and maintain GohanBot functionality, process commands, and deliver features
• Account Management: Create and manage your account, authenticate access, and handle subscriptions
• Improvements: Analyze usage patterns to improve our services, fix bugs, and develop new features
• Communications: Send service updates, respond to support requests, and notify you of important changes
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate:

• Stripe: Payment processing (PCI-compliant, they handle card data directly)
• Discord: Bot operations and user authentication
• Moonshot AI (Kimi): Processing AI chat requests and market analysis (messages sent to AI features)
• Hosting Providers: Cloud infrastructure for running our services

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders, or government requests).

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic site functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active; deleted upon request or after extended inactivity
• Server Configurations: Retained while the bot is in your server; deleted when bot is removed
• Chat History: AI conversation context retained for 5 messages; older messages automatically deleted
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 12 months
• Payment Records: Retained as required by financial regulations (typically 7 years)

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Secure authentication using Discord OAuth 2.0
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls limiting who can access your data
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Access and Portability

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

8.2 Correction

You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

8.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal data. Note that some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications and certain data processing activities.

8.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@GohanBot.app. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Regional Privacy Rights

9.1 European Union (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have additional rights under GDPR including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Our legal basis for processing includes consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests.

9.2 California (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

9.3 Other Regions

Residents of Virginia, Canada, UK, and other jurisdictions may have similar rights under applicable local laws.

10. Children's Privacy

GohanBot is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@GohanBot.app.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses where applicable.

12. Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to third-party websites and services (e.g., Polymarket, Twitter, Discord). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@GohanBot.app
• Support: support@GohanBot.app
• Discord: Join our support server

For data access, deletion, or other privacy-related requests, please email privacy@GohanBot.app with the subject line "Privacy Request".