Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Discord User Information

When you interact with Siggy Bot on Discord, we may collect:

• Username & Display Name: Your Discord username and display name
• User ID: Unique Discord user identifier
• Server Information: Which servers you interact with Siggy Bot in
• Message Content: Messages you send to Siggy Bot for processing
• Interaction Data: Commands used, responses generated, and engagement metrics

Chat Application Data

When using the web chat application:

• Conversation History: Your chat conversations with Siggy (stored locally)
• Settings & Preferences: Theme choices, display preferences
• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Generate personalized AI responses from Siggy Bot
• Track user contributions and engagement in Discord servers
• Improve the AI model and service quality
• Provide technical support and service maintenance
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Demonstrate service uptime and reliability

3. Data Storage and Retention

Discord Message Tracking

For Discord bot functionality:

• Messages are stored for contribution analysis and service improvement
• Message history is retained to track user engagement over time
• Data is stored securely with appropriate access controls
• You can request deletion of your message history at any time

Web Application

For the web chat experience:

• Conversation history is primarily stored in your browser's local storage
• We do not permanently store your web conversations on our servers
• Settings and preferences are saved locally in your browser

4. AI and Data Processing

Siggy Bot uses AI technologies including OpenAI and Ritual Forge:

• Your messages are processed by AI models to generate responses
• We do not use your conversations to train AI models without explicit consent
• AI processing may involve third-party services (OpenAI, Ritual Forge)
• Message content is processed securely and not permanently stored by AI providers

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

AI Service Providers

We use the following third-party services:

• OpenAI: For AI response generation
• Ritual Forge: For AI-powered character interactions
• Discord API: For bot functionality and user authentication

These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices. We only share the minimum data necessary for these services to function.

No Third-Party Data Sales

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. Your data is only used to provide and improve the Siggy Bot service.

6. Cookies and Local Storage

The web application uses:

• Local Storage: To store conversation history and preferences locally
• Session Cookies: For maintaining your session and preferences
• No Tracking Cookies: We do not use third-party analytics or tracking cookies

7. Discord Bot Privacy

When using Siggy Bot on Discord:

• The bot can only see messages sent in channels it has access to
• User commands and interactions are logged for service improvement
• Server administrators can configure the bot's permissions and access
• Message tracking demonstrates service uptime but respects user privacy

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your message history and account data
• Opt-out: Stop using the service at any time
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Correct: Update or correct inaccurate personal information

To exercise these rights, contact us through GitHub or Discord community servers.

9. Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data:

• Secure data storage and transmission
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Compliance with Discord API security best practices

10. Children's Privacy

Siggy Bot is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and through Discord announcements when applicable.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• GitHub: Decka-tan
• Discord: Available through community servers where Siggy Bot is active

13. Data Retention Period

We retain data for the following periods:

• Discord Messages: Retained for contribution analysis and service improvement
• User Preferences: Retained until you delete your account or change preferences
• Web Conversations: Stored locally in your browser until cleared
• Service Logs: Retained for 90 days for technical support and security purposes