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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025

What we collect

When Vela is added to a Discord server, we store the minimum data required to run the bot's features:

Discord IDs — your user ID, server (guild) ID, and role IDs. These are public Discord identifiers.
Message content — only when a message triggers automated moderation (heat system, word filter). The content is logged for moderation audit purposes and is not shared.
Server activity data — XP, level, invite counts, and moderation case records tied to your user ID within a specific server.
Rank card settings — colors, background images, and style preferences you configure on the dashboard.
Dashboard activity — actions taken on the web dashboard (e.g. "toggled log event") tied to your Discord user ID, visible to server admins.

What we do NOT collect

Passwords or payment information of any kind
Direct messages (DMs)
Messages in channels where Vela is not active
Any data from servers Vela has not been invited to
Browsing history or device fingerprints

How we use your data

Data is used solely to provide Vela's features — moderation, leveling, tickets, giveaways, and server configuration. We do not sell, share, or monetize any user data. Data is not used for advertising or profiling.

Data retention

Your data is stored for as long as Vela remains in your server. When Vela is removed from a server, that server's data remains in the database but is no longer actively used. You may request full deletion at any time.

Requesting deletion

To request deletion of your data, reach out via the support server. Server owners can request deletion of all data associated with their server. Individual users can request deletion of their personal records (XP, card settings, moderation history).

Third-party services

Vela connects to the Discord API to function. Your interactions with Discord are governed by Discord's Privacy Policy. We do not use any other third-party analytics or tracking services.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes materially, we will post a notice in the support server. Continued use of Vela after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

Questions? Find us in the Vela support server on Discord, or by email at benroram@gmail.com.

You can also view our Terms of Service.