BabelBot - Real-time Translation for Discord

Privacy at a Glance

We only process messages for translation purposes
No permanent storage of your conversations
Data is encrypted and processed securely
We never sell or share your personal data

1. Information We Collect

Message Content

When you use BabelBot in your Discord server, we temporarily process:

Text messages that are sent in channels where BabelBot is enabled
Images with text content (for image-to-text translation feature)
Language detection metadata

Important: Messages are processed in real-time for translation only and are not permanently stored on our servers.

Discord Server Information

Server ID and basic server information
Channel IDs where BabelBot is configured
User IDs (for command permissions and premium status)
Bot configuration settings

Usage Analytics

Translation request counts (for free tier limits)
Error logs and performance metrics
Feature usage statistics (anonymous)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for:

Core Functionality

• Language detection and translation
• Message routing and thread organization
• Command processing and responses

Service Management

• Premium subscription management
• Usage limit enforcement
• Technical support and troubleshooting

3. Data Retention and Storage

Message Content: No Permanent Storage

BabelBot processes your messages in real-time and does not store message content permanently. Messages are held in temporary memory only for the duration needed to complete the translation (typically less than 5 seconds).

What We Store Long-term:

Data Type	Retention Period	Purpose
Server configuration settings	Until bot is removed from server	Service functionality
Premium subscription status	Lifetime (as purchased)	Access control
Usage counters (anonymous)	30 days rolling	Free tier limits
Error logs	30 days	Service improvement

4. Data Security and Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3

Secure Infrastructure

Hosted on secure, compliant cloud infrastructure

Access Control

Strict access controls and authentication

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access and Control

You can control BabelBot's functionality in your server using Discord's native permissions and our bot commands.

Data Deletion

Remove BabelBot from your server to stop all data processing. Existing configuration data will be deleted within 30 days.

Data Portability

6. Third-Party Services

BabelBot integrates with the following third-party services:

Discord API

Required for bot functionality. Subject to Discord's Privacy Policy.

Translation Services

We use secure AI translation APIs that process your messages in real-time without permanent storage.

Payment Processing

Stripe handles all payment processing for premium subscriptions. We do not store payment information.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
Posting announcements in our Discord support server
Sending notifications through BabelBot for major changes

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: privacy@bramsuurd.nl

Discord: Join our support server

Developer: Bram Suurd