Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how BabelBot ("we", "our", or "the bot") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our Discord translation service. BabelBot is designed to automatically detect and translate non-English messages into English within Discord servers.

Information We Collect

BabelBot collects and processes the following information:

• Message Content: When you send a message in a channel where BabelBot has access, the bot processes the content of your message to determine if translation is needed.
• User Information: Basic Discord user information (username and avatar) is processed to properly attribute translations.
• Server Information: Basic information about the Discord server where the bot is installed.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To detect the language of messages sent in Discord channels
• To translate non-English messages to English
• To display translated content with appropriate attribution
• To improve the bot's functionality and performance

Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

BabelBot sends message content to a third-party Language Model (LLM) providers for translation services.

• Google AI (Gemini)

This provider may collect and store data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not share user data with any other third parties.

Data Retention

BabelBot does not permanently store message content, translations, or user data. Message content is temporarily processed for the sole purpose of translation and is not retained beyond what is necessary to provide the service.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of having your messages translated by using command prefixes (messages starting with "/")

International Data Transfers

your message content may be processed in countries outside your own. By using servers where BabelBot is active, you consent to this transfer.

Children's Privacy

BabelBot is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by updating the site

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the bot developer at contact@babelbot.com.