Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how GuardioBot ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and in connection with our Discord and Roblox moderation bot service (the "Service").

GuardioBot is operated as an individual project. "GuardioBot Technologies" is a trade name used to describe the Service and does not constitute a legal business entity.

We are committed to transparency about our data practices. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Important: We only use strictly necessary cookies required for the Service to function properly. We do NOT use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or analytics cookies for marketing purposes.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) when you visit a website or use an online service. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Types of cookies include:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser or end your session. These are essential for basic website functionality.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These remember your preferences across sessions.
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting (in this case, GuardioBot).
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by a domain other than the one you are visiting (such as Discord or Roblox when you use our Service through their platforms).

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, web beacons, and pixels, which serve similar purposes to cookies.

3. Our Cookie Usage

GuardioBot takes a minimal approach to cookies and data collection. We prioritize your privacy and only use technologies that are absolutely necessary for the Service to function.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

We only use strictly necessary cookies that are essential for the Service to operate. These cookies cannot be disabled without severely impacting your ability to use the Service.

Strictly necessary cookies are used for:

• Authentication: Verifying your identity when you access the Service through Discord or Roblox
• Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and security threats
• Session Management: Maintaining your active session and remembering your settings during use
• Service Functionality: Enabling core features of the bot, such as moderation actions and configuration settings
• Load Balancing: Distributing Service requests efficiently across our infrastructure
• Error Handling: Identifying and resolving technical issues to maintain Service stability

These cookies do not track your browsing activity across other websites or collect personal information for marketing purposes.

3.2 What We Do NOT Use

To protect your privacy, we explicitly DO NOT use the following types of cookies or technologies:

• Advertising Cookies: We do not serve advertisements or use cookies to track you for advertising purposes
• Marketing Cookies: We do not collect data to build marketing profiles or target you with promotional content
• Analytics Cookies: We do not use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to track your behavior
• Social Media Cookies: We do not use social media tracking pixels or cookies (except those inherent to Discord and Roblox platforms)
• Personalization Cookies: We do not track your preferences across sessions for personalized content (beyond Service configuration)
• Cross-Site Tracking: We do not track your activity across other websites or services

WE DO NOT SELL, RENT, OR SHARE YOUR DATA WITH THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISERS OR DATA BROKERS. WE DO NOT USE YOUR DATA FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN PROVIDING THE SERVICE.

4. Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed description of the strictly necessary cookies and similar technologies we use:

4.1 Session Management

Purpose: To maintain your active session and remember your authentication status while using the Service.

Type: First-party session cookies

Duration: Deleted when you close your browser or log out

Examples:

• session_id - Identifies your current session with the Service
• auth_token - Verifies your authentication status

4.2 Security

Purpose: To protect the Service from security threats, prevent unauthorized access, and detect fraudulent activity.

Type: First-party persistent cookies

Duration: Up to 30 days or until deleted

Examples:

• csrf_token - Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks
• security_check - Validates legitimate Service requests

4.3 Service Functionality

Purpose: To enable core Service features and remember your configuration settings.

Type: First-party persistent cookies and local storage

Duration: Up to 90 days or until manually cleared

Examples:

• bot_config - Stores your bot configuration preferences
• server_settings - Remembers your server-specific settings
• language_pref - Stores your language preference (if implemented)

Local Storage: We may use browser local storage (HTML5) to cache configuration data and improve Service performance. Local storage persists until manually cleared and is not transmitted to our servers with every request.

5. Third-Party Cookies

When you use GuardioBot through Discord or Roblox platforms, these third-party services may set their own cookies, which are subject to their respective privacy policies and cookie policies.

5.1 Discord Platform

When you use GuardioBot on Discord, Discord sets cookies to:

• Authenticate your Discord account
• Maintain your Discord session
• Enable Discord's features and functionality
• Protect Discord's services from abuse and security threats

Discord's use of cookies is governed by Discord's Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy, which can be found at:

• Discord Privacy Policy: https://discord.com/privacy
• Discord Cookie Policy: https://discord.com/privacy#cookies

We do not control Discord's cookies and are not responsible for Discord's data practices.

5.2 Roblox Platform

When you use GuardioBot on Roblox, Roblox sets cookies to:

• Authenticate your Roblox account
• Maintain your Roblox session
• Enable Roblox's features and functionality
• Protect Roblox's services from abuse and security threats

Roblox's use of cookies is governed by Roblox's Privacy Policy, which can be found at:

• Roblox Privacy Policy: https://www.roblox.com/info/privacy

We do not control Roblox's cookies and are not responsible for Roblox's data practices.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all cookies or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Enable "Do Not Track" settings (though this may not affect all cookies)

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
• Opera: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies and site data

For detailed instructions, please consult your browser's help documentation.

6.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

IMPORTANT: BECAUSE WE ONLY USE STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES, DISABLING COOKIES WILL PREVENT THE SERVICE FROM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IF YOU DISABLE COOKIES, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE GUARDIOBOT.

Specifically, disabling cookies may prevent:

• Authentication and login functionality
• Session persistence (you may be logged out repeatedly)
• Configuration settings from being saved
• Security features from protecting your account
• Core moderation features from operating correctly

If you choose to disable cookies, you will need to re-enable them to use the Service.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time. If we make material changes to our cookie practices, we will notify you by:

• Posting the updated Cookie Policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending notifications through the Service (Discord announcements, bot messages, etc.)
• Sending email notifications (if you have provided an email address)

Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the modified policy. If you do not agree to the modified Cookie Policy, you must discontinue use of the Service.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

Notice of Changes: If we begin using non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies) in the future, we will:

• Provide prominent notice of the change
• Update this Cookie Policy to reflect the new cookies
• Implement appropriate consent mechanisms where required by law
• Give you the option to opt out of non-essential cookies

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.