Privacy Policy for Grudge Studio and Grudge Bot

Effective Date: February 21, 2025
Last Updated: February 21, 2025

Grudge Studio ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use Grudge Bot ("the Bot"), a Discord-integrated application that provides access to Gruda Wallets, facilitates cross-chain cryptocurrency transfers, and supports NFT minting and deck-building features within the Grudge Platform ecosystem (collectively, "Services"). By using the Bot or interacting with our Services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our Services. The types of information we may collect include:

1.1 Personal Information

  • Discord Authentication Data: When you connect via Discord OAuth2, we collect your Discord ID, username, and any permissions granted through the authorization process (e.g., via https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1342593452793270302&...).

  • Wallet Information: When you link a Gruda Wallet or third-party wallet (e.g., Metamask, Phantom), we collect wallet addresses and public blockchain data associated with your transactions.

  • Contact Information: If you contact us (e.g., via email at [insert email]), we may collect your name, email address, or other provided details.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

  • Usage Data: We collect data about your interactions with the Bot, such as commands used, cards minted, decks created, and cross-chain transfer requests.

  • Transaction Data: Public blockchain data (e.g., transaction hashes, amounts, timestamps) related to your Gruda Wallet or cross-chain activities.

  • Device and Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and Discord server details where the Bot is active.

1.3 User-Generated Content

  • NFTs and Decks: Images, names, and metadata you provide when minting NFTs or building decks through the Bot.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information:

  • Directly from You: When you authenticate via Discord, link wallets, input data (e.g., NFT names), or contact us.

  • Automatically: Through your use of the Bot, including Discord interactions and blockchain transactions.

  • From Third Parties: Via Discord (authentication data) and blockchain networks (public transaction data).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide Services: Manage Gruda Wallets, process cross-chain transfers, mint NFTs, track deck-building, and deliver Bot functionalities within Discord.

  • Authenticate Users: Verify your identity and wallet ownership via Discord OAuth2 or third-party wallet integrations.

  • Improve Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance Bot performance and user experience.

  • Communicate: Respond to inquiries, send updates, or notify you of transaction statuses (e.g., via Discord messages).

  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access to the Bot and associated systems.

  • Marketing: Promote Grudge Studio products or showcase user-generated NFTs/decks (with consent where required).

  • Compliance: Fulfill legal obligations, such as tax reporting or anti-money laundering requirements related to cryptocurrency transactions.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information:

  • With Third-Party Services:

    • Discord: To authenticate and operate the Bot within your Discord servers.

    • Blockchain Networks: To process cross-chain transfers and mint NFTs (public data only).

    • Wallet Providers: To facilitate connections with Metamask, Phantom, or similar services (e.g., wallet addresses).

  • Service Providers: With vendors who assist in hosting, analytics, or transaction processing, under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., subpoenas, regulatory audits).

  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you.

  • Public Display: User-generated content (e.g., NFT images, deck names) may be displayed within the Grudge Platform ecosystem for gameplay or promotional purposes, as per our Terms of Service.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Blockchain and Public Data

  • Transactions processed via Grudge Bot (e.g., cross-chain transfers, NFT minting) are recorded on public blockchains. This data (e.g., wallet addresses, transaction details) is inherently public and not controlled by Grudge Studio. We are not responsible for how others use this public information.

6. Data Security

  • We use reasonable technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

  • However, no system is completely secure. You acknowledge the risks of cryptocurrency transactions and online data storage, including potential blockchain vulnerabilities or Discord breaches beyond our control.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights under laws like GDPR or CCPA, including:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.

  • Correction: Update inaccurate information.

  • Deletion: Request removal of your personal data, subject to legal or operational retention needs (note: blockchain data cannot be deleted).

  • Opt-Out: Decline marketing communications (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert email]. We may require verification of your identity.

7.1 Wallet Disconnection

  • You can disconnect your Gruda Wallet or third-party wallet from the Bot at any time via Discord commands or wallet settings, though past blockchain transactions remain public.

8. Cookies and Tracking

  • The Bot does not use traditional cookies but may log Discord interactions and blockchain events for functionality and analytics purposes. These logs may include time-stamped usage data tied to your Discord ID or wallet address.

9. Data Retention

  • Personal Data: We retain Discord IDs, wallet addresses, and usage data as long as necessary to provide Services or comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records), typically up to 7 years after your last interaction.

  • User-Generated Content: NFTs and deck data may be retained indefinitely for gameplay purposes unless recycled or deleted by you.

  • Blockchain Data: Transaction records on public blockchains are permanent and beyond our control.

10. Children’s Privacy

  • Grudge Bot is not intended for users under 13 years old (or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). If we learn we’ve collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly. Contact us if you believe this has occurred.

11. International Data Transfers

  • Your data may be processed in [insert jurisdiction, e.g., the United States], where Grudge Studio operates. We comply with applicable data protection laws for cross-border transfers, but blockchain data is inherently global and subject to network-specific rules.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

  • The Bot links to third-party services (e.g., Discord, blockchain networks, Grudge Platform at https://www.grudgeplatform.com/nexus). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we are not responsible for their actions.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy by posting a revised version here. Significant changes will be notified via Discord announcements or email (if provided). Continued use of the Bot after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

  • Email: [insert email, e.g., privacy@grudgestudio.com]

  • Discord: [insert Discord support channel or server link]