# Privacy policy

🔒 **Astra Bot - Privacy Policy**\
**Last Updated: 15/02/25**

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data Astra collects, how it is used, and how we protect your information when using the bot. Additionally, by using Astra, you agree to comply with [Draft Inc.'s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy](https://sites.google.com/view/draft-inc/tos-and-privacy-policy).

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#### **1️⃣ Data Collection**

Astra only collects and stores data necessary to provide its features and functionalities. This may include:\
✅ **Server Settings & Configurations** – (e.g., ModMail channels, giveaway entries, premium status).\
✅ **User IDs & Messages** – (only when required for specific bot features like ModMail, giveaways, reports, and message translation).\
✅ **Command Usage Data** – (to track and improve bot performance).\
✅ **Global Chat Messages** – (only in linked servers for Multi-Server Chat Link).\
✅ **Reported Users & Servers** – (for moderation and safety measures).\
✅ **Search Queries** – (for Google search logs when enabled).

🚨 Astra **does NOT store**:\
❌ Private DMs between users.\
❌ Personal information such as passwords, emails, or payment details.\
❌ Sensitive or confidential user data.\
❌ Voice conversations or call data.

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#### **2️⃣ How We Use Your Data**

Astra only uses collected data to:\
✅ Provide bot features such as moderation, giveaways, search history, reports, and premium features.\
✅ Improve Astra’s performance, reliability, and user experience.\
✅ Maintain premium services for verified premium users.\
✅ Respond to support requests, bug reports, and moderation concerns.\
✅ Detect and prevent abuse, malicious links, and harmful activities.

Astra **does NOT** use collected data for advertising, tracking, or third-party analytics.

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#### **3️⃣ Data Sharing & Security**

🔹 We **do NOT sell, rent, or share your data** with third parties.\
🔹 Astra follows **Discord API guidelines** to ensure compliance with privacy and security measures.\
🔹 Data is **stored securely** and only accessed when required for bot functionality.\
🔹 Reports, logging, and blacklist data are **only accessible to authorized moderators**.

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#### **4️⃣ User Control & Data Removal**

You have the right to:\
🔹 **Request removal of stored data** by contacting our support team.\
🔹 **Stop using Astra** at any time by removing the bot from your server.\
🔹 **Control bot permissions** using Discord’s role and channel settings.\
🔹 **Opt-out of logging features** by contacting support.

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#### **5️⃣ Changes to This Policy**

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. **Continued use of Astra after changes means you accept the updated terms.** We encourage users to review this policy periodically.

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#### **6️⃣ Contact & Support**

For any **privacy concerns, data removal requests, or support inquiries**, please **join our** [**Support Server**.](https://discord.gg/rcfbmMWWXb)

By using Astra, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this **Privacy Policy** and [**Draft Inc.'s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy**](https://sites.google.com/view/draft-inc/tos-and-privacy-policy).

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