Privacy & Security

Understanding how OrbitKin protects your data and privacy

Core Privacy Principles

Transparency

You can always see what data we store about you

Control

You decide what happens with your data

Security

Your information is protected and encrypted

What Data We Collect

Questionnaire Data

Information you provide during registration to help us find compatible matches:

  • • Personal interests and hobbies
  • • Communication preferences
  • • Availability and timezone
  • • Personality assessment responses (TIPI)
  • • Goals for joining OrbitKin
  • • Age range and gender (optional)

Platform Data

Basic information from your Discord account:

  • • Discord user ID and username
  • • Server membership status
  • • Orbit channel participation
  • • Command usage timestamps

Optional Analytics

Only collected if facilitation is enabled (not set to "None"):

  • • Message activity patterns (not content)
  • • Engagement metrics in Orbits
  • • Response to bot prompts
  • • Group interaction frequency

What We DON'T Do

Never Share Personal Questionnaire Data

Your responses are never shown to other users or third parties

Never Read Private Messages

We don't access DMs or messages outside Orbit channels

Never Sell or Trade Data

Your information is never monetized or given to advertisers

Never Store Unnecessary Data

We only keep what's needed for matching and your experience

Your Privacy Controls

Data Access

ok!mydata

View all your stored data (sent privately via DM)

• See everything we store about you
• Verify data accuracy
• Export for your records

Data Updates

ok!editanswer

Modify specific questionnaire responses

• Change individual answers
• Update preferences
• Refresh matching criteria

Privacy Mode

Facilitation: None

Complete privacy in your Orbit

• No message recording
• No analytics collection
• No bot interactions

Data Deletion

ok!deletedata

Permanently remove all your data

• Complete data erasure
• Requires confirmation
• Cannot be undone

Understanding Facilitation Levels

LevelPrivacy ImpactWhat Happens
🚫None
Maximum PrivacyNo messages recorded, no analytics, no bot prompts
🔕Low
Minimal DataBasic engagement metrics, emergency prompts only
⚖️Medium
BalancedActivity patterns analyzed, smart conversation prompts
🔥High
Full FeaturesFull analytics for improved matching, daily activities

You can change facilitation level anytime using the dropdown in your Orbit channel

Security Measures

Data Protection

  • ✅ Encrypted database storage
  • ✅ Secure API endpoints
  • ✅ Regular security audits
  • ✅ Access logging and monitoring

Access Control

  • ✅ Role-based permissions
  • ✅ Admin limitations (no data access)
  • ✅ Developer-only sensitive operations
  • ✅ Audit trail for all actions

Your Rights

Under data protection regulations, you have the right to:

Access Your Data

Request a copy of all information we hold

Correct Inaccuracies

Update or fix any incorrect information

Delete Your Data

Request complete removal from our systems

Data Portability

Export your data in a readable format

Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your information

Object to Processing

Opt out of certain data uses

Privacy Best Practices

Regular Reviews

Use ok!mydata periodically to review your stored information

Keep Updated

Update your preferences when they change for better matches

Choose Your Level

Set facilitation to match your privacy comfort level

Be Authentic

Share what you're comfortable with for genuine connections

Report Concerns

Use ok!feedback for privacy concerns

Stay Informed

Check announcements for privacy policy updates

Privacy Questions?

We're here to help with any privacy or security concerns

For immediate data requests, use the Discord commands above
For policy questions, contact us at [email protected]