# Why we collect and use data
Collecting data is necessary in order to make the bot run properly.
Without storing some aspects of your user data, the bot would not be able to run.
# What data is collected
We collect the following:
* User IDs
Required for functionality of the blacklist command.
* Guild/Channel ID pairs
Required for the functionality of the announcements and announcements command.
# Where data is stored and secured
Data that we collect is stored in a database. This database is not accessible by other entities.
The server that the database is kept on is stored in the US.
# Where data is shared
Raw data is not shared with other entities.
# Concerns
If you have any concerns about the usage of your data, please contact us.