# Privacy Policy - GiphyFy Bot

**Last Updated:** January 12, 2026

## 1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how GiphyFy Bot ("the Bot", "we", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our Discord bot.

## 2. Information We Process

### 2.1 Temporarily Processed Data

When you use the Bot, we temporarily process:
- **Message Content:** Text content of messages you request screenshots of
- **User Information:** Username, display name, and avatar URL
- **Message Metadata:** Timestamps and role colors
- **Uploaded Images:** Images submitted for GIF conversion

### 2.2 Data We Do NOT Store

We do **NOT** permanently store:
- Message content
- User avatars or images
- Personal information
- Server information
- Usage logs
- Any Discord data

**All data is processed in memory and immediately discarded after generating the GIF.**

## 3. How We Use Information

Data is used solely to:
- Generate GIF screenshots of requested messages
- Convert uploaded images to GIF format
- Respond to bot mentions in message replies

## 4. Data Retention

- **Processing Duration:** Data is held in memory only during GIF generation (typically less than 5 seconds)
- **No Permanent Storage:** No data is saved to any database or file system
- **No Logs:** We do not log commands or user interactions

## 5. Data Sharing

We do **NOT** share, sell, or transfer any data to third parties.

## 6. Third-Party Services

The Bot uses:
- **Discord API:** To receive commands and send responses (governed by [Discord's Privacy Policy](https://discord.com/privacy))
- **Discord CDN:** To download avatars and images temporarily

## 7. Children's Privacy

The Bot is intended for users aged 13 and older, in compliance with Discord's Terms of Service. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

## 8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures:
- Data processed only in volatile memory
- No persistent storage of user data
- Secure connections through Discord's API

## 9. Your Rights

You have the right to:
- **Stop Using:** Simply stop using the Bot or remove it from your server
- **Request Information:** Contact us to ask what data we process
- **Data Deletion:** Since we don't store data, there is nothing to delete

## 10. Bot Permissions

The Bot requires these Discord permissions:
- **Read Messages:** To access message content for screenshots
- **Send Messages:** To reply with generated GIFs
- **Attach Files:** To send GIF files
- **Read Message History:** To fetch referenced messages

## 11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting.

## 12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact the Bot developer through Discord.

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## Summary

🔒 **We don't store your data** - Everything is processed temporarily and immediately deleted.

🚫 **We don't sell data** - Your information is never shared with third parties.

📝 **We only process what's needed** - Only the data required to generate your GIF.

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By using GiphyFy Bot, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.