Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hikari Guard's Privacy Policy. At Hikari Guard, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information while ensuring compliance with Telegram's and Discord's guidelines and relevant regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We collect limited information to provide and improve our services, including:

• Account-related data: Information linked to your associated and registered account (e.g., Telegram ID, Discord ID, Email).
• Usage data: Technical details including IP address, browser type, and connection information collected through standard web technologies (including peer-to-peer communication protocols and real-time connectivity frameworks) to ensure service functionality and security.
• Interaction data: Information about your interactions with our bot, such as commands used and timestamps.
• Device information: Data about the device you use to access our services, such as device type and operating system.
• Cookies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns.

Additionally, we utilize Google reCAPTCHA to protect our platform from abuse. This service collects data such as IP addresses and user behavior analytics to differentiate between humans and bots. Data processed by reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

2.1. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services.
• Enhance user experience and platform performance.
• Improve and personalize your experience.
• Protect against spam, fraud, or abuse, including by detecting VPN or proxy usage.
• Protect the platform through the use of Google reCAPTCHA to detect and block spam or malicious bots.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
• Communicate with you about updates, promotions, and other relevant information.

For security purposes and to prevent platform abuse, we employ industry-standard connection verification technologies to validate user authenticity and detect potentially fraudulent activities. Our multi-layered security approach includes various network validation mechanisms and connection analysis tools that help maintain platform integrity while protecting legitimate users from unauthorized access.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard encryption methods (including AES-256 encryption) and comprehensive security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. All sensitive information is encrypted both during transmission and at rest. Data is processed automatically with access strictly limited to authorized personnel only.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

• Access or update your personal information.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Object to certain processing of your personal data.

If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at hikariguards@gmail.com. We strive to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. In certain circumstances, particularly for complex requests or multiple requests, we may need additional time, in which case we will notify you promptly.

6. Regional Privacy Rights and Disclosures

Various privacy laws around the world grant users certain rights regarding their personal information. While we&amps;ve addressed most of our data practices in earlier sections of this Privacy Policy, this section provides additional information related to region-specific privacy regulations that may be applicable to some users depending on their location and circumstances.

California Consumer Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. You have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

International Data Processing

Our services may be accessed by users from various jurisdictions around the world. Please be aware that:

• Your data may be transferred to and processed in locations where our servers and technical infrastructure are located
• Data protection laws in these locations may differ from those in your jurisdiction
• By using our services, you acknowledge these transfers and processing activities

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on legitimate interests, consent, contractual necessity, and legal obligations as described throughout this Privacy Policy. While our services are not specifically directed at EEA residents, we respect the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and will make reasonable efforts to accommodate related data subject requests.

7. Data Retention

We typically retain user data for the following periods:

• Account information: Retained for the duration your account is active, plus up to 30 days after account deletion.
• Verification data: Including IP addresses, connection information, and device identifiers - retained for up to 24 months after the completion of the verification process for security and fraud prevention purposes.
• Usage logs: Retained for up to 12 months for security and analytical purposes.
• Communication records: Retained for up to 24 months from the date of last interaction.

In some cases, we may retain data for longer periods if required for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or to enforce our agreements. Upon legitimate request, we will delete or anonymize your personal information so that it can no longer be associated with you.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Continued use of the Hikari Guard bot after changes have been made will be considered acceptance of these updates.