Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 24, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how The Appalachian Trail Discord Bot ("the Bot," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information. By using the Bot, you consent to the practices described in this policy. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Bot, we automatically collect:

Data Type	Purpose	Retention
Discord User ID	Identify your game session and save data	Duration of save data
Discord Username	Display on leaderboards	Duration of save data
Server (Guild) ID	Enable server-specific features	Active session only
Command Usage	Process your game commands	Not stored long-term
Trail Name	Your in-game character name	Duration of save data
Game Choices	Gameplay progression	Duration of save data

2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

❌ Direct messages
❌ Voice or video data
❌ Email addresses
❌ IP addresses
❌ Location data
❌ Payment information
❌ Data from other bots or applications

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for:

3.1 Core Functionality

Processing game commands
Tracking achievements and statistics
Displaying leaderboard rankings
Enabling co-op multiplayer features

3.2 Game Features

Generating and managing encounters
Managing trail family (party) systems
Recording asynchronous encounters (finding other players' camps)

3.3 Service Improvement

Debugging issues
Improving game balance and features

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where Data Is Stored

Game data is stored in JSON files on the hosting server associated with your Discord User ID. We do not use external databases or cloud storage services.

4.2 Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures including restricted file access and regular code reviews for security issues.

4.3 Data Retention

Data Type	Retention Period
Save files	Until manually deleted or bot reset
Leaderboard entries	Indefinitely (or until bot reset)
Player progress	Indefinitely or until abandoned

5. Data Sharing

5.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

5.2 Limited Sharing

Your information may be visible to other users in these contexts:

Context	Visibility
Trail Name	Public (Leaderboards)
Username	Public (Leaderboards)
Score/Stats	Public (Leaderboards)

5.3 Legal Disclosure

We may disclose information if required by law or to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights or property.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access Your Data

You can view your game data using these commands:

/status - View your current game state
/save-info - View your achievements and save file details

6.2 Delete Your Data

You can delete your data by:

Using /delete-save to remove your active session
Contacting the bot developer for complete data removal

6.3 Opt-Out

You can stop data collection by not using the Bot or requesting removal of your leaderboard entries.

7. Children's Privacy

7.1 Age Requirement

The Bot is intended for users aged 13 and older, in compliance with Discord's Terms of Service and COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act).

7.2 Parental Notice

The Bot contains horror themes that may not be suitable for all ages. Parents and guardians should monitor usage.

7.3 Child Data

We do not knowingly collect data from users under 13. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Users

The Bot may be hosted in various locations. By using the Bot, you consent to the transfer of your data to the hosting location.

8.1 GDPR (European Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights:

Right to Access - Request a copy of your data
Right to Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your data
Right to Object - Object to certain data processing

To exercise these rights, contact the bot developer.

9. Third-Party Services

The Bot operates on the Discord platform. Your use of Discord is governed by:

The Bot runs on a hosting platform that may have its own privacy practices. We select hosts with reasonable security standards. We do not integrate with any other third-party services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks.

10. Changes to This Policy

10.1 Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date.

10.2 Notification

For significant changes, we will attempt to notify users through the Bot's official support server or GitHub repository.

10.3 Continued Use

Continued use of the Bot after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

For privacy concerns or data requests, contact us via:

Discord: The Bot's official support server
GitHub: Open an issue in the repository

We will respond to legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.

Summary

We only collect what's needed to run the game
We don't sell or share your data with advertisers
Your game progress is saved with your Discord User ID
You can delete your data anytime
We don't collect messages, DMs, or anything outside game commands

Your privacy matters to us. Play safe out there. The mountains remember.

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*The mountains remember.*