This bot (“t_switchBot”) is a Telegram bot developed and maintained by Geofsphere, the team behind TechSwitch – Geofsphere.
1. What Data We Collect
- Telegram User ID: Identifies users interacting with the bot.
- Username and Display Name: To address users personally within the bot interactions.
- Messages Sent to the Bot: Messages sent by users either directly to the bot or within groups where the bot is active.
- Chat IDs: Used to identify the groups, channels, or private chats the bot interacts with.
- Timestamps and Command Usage: Logs of actions taken by users, such as commands issued to the bot.
- Moderation Data: For moderation bots, this includes messages flagged, deleted, or users banned/muted within the group.
- Training-related Data: Interactions in training-related groups or channels, which may include learning content shared by the bot (e.g., course updates or announcements).
2. Why We Collect It
- Moderation and Automation: To automatically moderate groups, remove spam, and maintain a friendly environment.
- Track Spam or Abuse: To detect and respond to inappropriate behavior, such as spamming links or disruptive messages.
- Improve Bot Functionality and Security: To help optimize bot responses and maintain security for users.
- Training Content Distribution: To ensure that course updates and training-related content are delivered appropriately to participants in relevant groups.
- User Engagement: Track interactions for engagement and feedback purposes, including course or training-related discussions in the group.
3. How We Store and Use the Data
- Data Storage: User data (such as messages, user IDs, and interactions) may be stored temporarily for moderation purposes and analysis. All data is stored securely on our servers or local storage.
- No Third-Party Sharing: Your data will not be shared with third parties unless explicitly required by law.
- Use of Data: Data is used exclusively for:
- Administering the group for training purposes (e.g., sending course updates).
- Moderating content (removing spam, monitoring behavior).
- Managing and analyzing group activity for the purpose of improving the quality of the training environment.
- Logging interactions to improve bot performance and security.
4. Your Rights
- Data Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your data at any time by messaging the bot admin (@Geof_Sphere).
- Opting Out: You may leave the group or channel at any time, which will stop your interaction with the bot and data collection within that group.
- Access to Data: Upon request, you may receive information on what data has been collected by the bot.
5. Use of Your Data in Training Groups
- As a training platform, we may use this bot to deliver course updates and learning materials to specific groups or channels. These interactions may involve the sharing of training resources or learning content via automated messages from the bot.
- You will only receive training-related content in groups you are part of and have opted into (by joining the group or channel).
- If you interact with the bot for course-related purposes, we may store some information about your engagement (such as command usage) to improve the delivery of course content.
6. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about your data or this privacy policy, you can contact the admin directly at @Geof_Sphere on Telegram.
7. Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect any changes in the bot’s functionality or data collection practices. Any significant changes will be communicated to users.
For general site privacy policy visit here.