Privacy Policy for Bescord

Bescord ("we", "us", "our") operates the Bescord website and services (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

By using Bescord, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information from Discord OAuth2

When you log in using Discord, we receive limited information from your Discord account, which may include:

Discord user ID
Username and discriminator
Avatar
List of Discord servers (guilds) you are a member of
Basic profile information permitted by Discord OAuth scopes

We never receive your Discord password.

Information You Provide

If you opt in to receive emails, we may collect and store:

Your email address
Your marketing and communication preferences

Information We Generate

We may generate and store:

Match rankings based on mutual servers
Internal identifiers
Account creation timestamps
Basic usage and diagnostic logs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to operate and improve Bescord, including:

Authenticating you via Discord OAuth2
Identifying mutual Discord servers between users
Ranking and displaying potential matches
Maintaining and improving the Service
Ensuring security and preventing abuse
Sending service-related emails (such as important updates or security notices)
Sending marketing emails only if you have explicitly opted in

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Email Communications and Marketing

If you opt in, we may send you:

Service updates
New features announcements
Product news
Promotional or marketing emails

You can unsubscribe at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or
Contacting us directly

We will never send marketing emails without your consent.

We may still send essential service emails (such as security alerts or important account notices) even if you opt out of marketing.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

Contractual necessity — to provide the Service
Legitimate interests — to operate, secure, and improve Bescord
Consent — for marketing emails and optional communications

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share data only when necessary with:

Hosting and infrastructure providers
Email delivery providers
Security and monitoring providers
Legal authorities when required by law

Other users may see limited public profile information and match rankings as part of the Service.

6. Data Storage and Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to operate the Service.

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Marketing preferences and email data are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

7. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

Secure authentication via Discord OAuth2
Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
Restricted access to stored data

No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable precautions.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent for marketing
Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us.

9. Third-Party Services

Bescord uses Discord OAuth2. Your use of Discord is subject to Discord's Privacy Policy.

Bescord is not affiliated with Discord Inc.

10. Children's Privacy

Bescord is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted here with a revised "Last updated" date.

12. Contact

For questions or requests:

Email: shaunwild97@gmail.com Website: https://bescord.gg