Privacy Policy

1.1. The data controller is the operator of the DiscordForge platform (discordforge.org).

1.2. For questions regarding data processing, contact: contact@discordforge.org

1.3. We process data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Polish data protection laws.

2.1. When you sign in via Discord OAuth2, we collect:

• Discord User ID
• Discord Username
• Email address associated with your Discord account
• Discord profile avatar

2.2. When you add a bot or server, we collect:

• Discord Bot / Server ID
• Bot or server name, description, and tags
• Invite links and other details you provide

2.3. We automatically collect via Google Analytics (GA4):

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral sources

2.4. We do not use any AI-based tracking tools. The Forge AI assistant operates client-side and does not collect or transmit personal data.

We process your data based on the following legal grounds (Art. 6 GDPR):

• Contract performance — to provide our services (account, bot listing, voting)
• Legitimate interest — to improve our platform, prevent abuse, and ensure security
• Consent — for optional analytics cookies and marketing communications
• Legal obligation — where required by applicable law

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• User authentication and account management
• Managing the bot, server, and template directories
• Operating the voting system and preventing abuse
• Processing payments for Premium and Forge Boost subscriptions
• Communicating with you about your account or submissions
• Analytics and platform improvement
• Ensuring platform security and preventing fraud

5.1. Your data may be shared with the following third parties:

• Discord Inc. — for OAuth2 authentication
• Stripe — for payment processing
• Google LLC — for analytics (Google Analytics 4)
• Hosting and infrastructure providers

5.2. We never sell your personal data to third parties.

5.3. Data may be transferred outside the EEA only with appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

6.1. We use cookies for:

• Essential cookies — user sessions and authentication (required)
• Analytics cookies — Google Analytics for traffic analysis (optional)
• Preference cookies — theme and language preferences (functional)

6.2. You can disable non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings.

6.3. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features.

7.1. Account data is retained as long as your account is active.

7.2. When you delete your account, personal data is removed within 30 days.

7.3. Bot and server listing data (public information) may be retained for platform integrity purposes.

7.4. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default settings (14 months).

7.5. Payment records are retained as required by law (typically 5 years for tax purposes).

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data (Art. 15)
• Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16)
• Erase your data — right to be forgotten (Art. 17)
• Restrict processing (Art. 18)
• Data portability (Art. 20)
• Object to processing (Art. 21)
• Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: contact@discordforge.org

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Polish supervisory authority (UODO — Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych).

9.1. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

9.2. Data is transmitted using HTTPS encryption.

9.3. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

9.4. We regularly review our security practices to ensure appropriate protection.

10.1. DiscordForge is not intended for users under the age of 13, in accordance with Discord's Terms of Service.

10.2. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

11.1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

11.2. Significant changes will be communicated through platform notifications or email.

11.3. Continued use of DiscordForge after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For any questions regarding your data or this Privacy Policy:

Email: contact@discordforge.org