Privacy Policy for Gnome Bot

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Gnome Bot! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our Discord bot.

Data We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

• Discord User ID: Used to identify and maintain your farm profile
• Discord Username: Displayed on leaderboards and farm visits
• Server (Guild) ID: Used for server-specific features

Gameplay Data

• Farm State: Crop data, farm plots, and animal information
• Economy Data: Coins, seeds, and inventory items
• Progress Data: Level, XP, achievements, and statistics
• Social Data: Friend list, farm visits, and likes
• Activity Data: Daily login streaks, total harvests, and planting counts

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Maintain your farm and game progress
• Display leaderboards and rankings
• Enable social features (farm visits, friend watering)
• Track achievements and statistics
• Provide daily rewards based on login streaks
• Improve the bot and add new features

Data Storage

• All data is stored in a local SQLite database
• Data is stored indefinitely unless you request deletion
• We do not share your data with third parties
• We do not sell your data

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data:

• Local database storage
• No external data transfers (except Discord API)
• Regular backups to prevent data loss

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access Your Data: Contact us to request your stored data
• Delete Your Data: Request complete deletion of your profile
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a readable format

Third-Party Services

Gnome Bot uses the following third-party services:

• Discord: For bot functionality and user interactions (Discord Privacy Policy)
• Top.gg: For bot statistics (Top.gg Privacy Policy)

Children's Privacy

Gnome Bot is designed to be family-friendly. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you are under 13, please have a parent or guardian use the bot on your behalf.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced in our support server.

Data Retention

• Active accounts: Data retained indefinitely
• Inactive accounts (6+ months): May be archived but not deleted
• Deleted accounts: Data permanently removed within 30 days

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

• Support Server: Join our Discord

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA):

• We are the data controller of your personal information
• Legal basis for processing: Legitimate interest and consent
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

Note: Gnome Bot does not sell personal information.

By using Gnome Bot, you agree to this Privacy Policy.