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How dlbot handles your data and protects your privacy.

Last updated: October 22, 2026

What dlbot Does

dlbot downloads videos and images from TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter/X links that you choose to submit. You can request a download in three ways:

  • Slash commands: use /dl or /download and supply a link.
  • Mentions: send @dlbot <link>, with the link in the same message as the mention.
  • Message commands: right-click or long-press a message containing a link and choose Apps → Download.

dlbot does not request Discord’s privileged Message Content intent. This means it does not have general access to the content of ordinary server messages. Discord can still provide content for messages that explicitly mention dlbot and for a message you select with the Download message command.

dlbot uses that content to find the link and fulfill your request, not to monitor unrelated conversations or train ML or AI models. Plain text commands such as dl <url> without a mention are no longer supported.

Data We Process

URLs You Submit

We process the URL you provide through a slash command or mention, or the URL in the message you select with the Download command, so dlbot can fetch the requested media and reply.

Discord Identifiers

We process Discord identifiers needed to run the bot, including:

  • User ID
  • Guild or server ID
  • Channel ID
  • Message IDs needed to identify a selected message or reply to a request

Media and Basic Metadata

We process the media file and basic metadata needed to fulfill the request, such as title, author, duration, and file size.

Command Handling

We process the slash-command interaction, the message that mentions dlbot, or the message selected with the Download command. This includes the link, relevant message content, and identifiers needed to process and respond to the request. If a mention is sent as a reply, dlbot may also try to read the referenced message when Discord makes its content available. For reliable downloads, include the link with the mention or use the Download message command.

For mention requests, dlbot may delete the message that mentions it after handling the request if it has the Manage Messages permission. Server admins can deny that permission. Using the Download message command does not ask dlbot to delete the selected message.

Retention

  • URLs: processed in memory for the request and not stored in a database.
  • Temporary logs: may include the submitted URL and minimal request details for debugging/reliability/abuse prevention; retained for up to 14 days, then deleted.
  • Discord IDs: stored only when needed for routing, rate limiting, or abuse prevention; retained for up to 14 days, then deleted.
  • Downloaded media: not stored permanently; temporary files are deleted after the request completes.
  • Backups: We do not maintain separate backups of operational logs beyond the retention period described above.

What We Don't Do

We do not keep a general archive of server conversations. We process content supplied with download requests, and limited request details, such as submitted URLs and the requester’s Discord ID, may appear in temporary operational logs.

We don't scan unrelated chat messages
We don't sell your data
We don't store downloaded media permanently
We don't use message content for ML or AI training
We don't require an account outside Discord

Data Deletion & Access Requests

If you want to request access to retained data or ask for deletion, email ahmed@dlbot.app.

  • Your Discord User ID
  • Your server or Guild ID, if relevant
  • The approximate time of the request or incident
  • What you want deleted or accessed

dlbot can delete retained logs and similar short-term operational data if they still exist. dlbot cannot delete content controlled by Discord, or data held by third-party platforms like TikTok or Instagram.

Because dlbot keeps very little data, there may be nothing persistent to delete. Requests are typically handled within 7 to 30 days.

Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your data.

dlbot uses the Discord API to receive requests and post media and replies in the channel where you use it. Posted content is visible to people with access to that channel and is held by Discord under its own policies. Deleting dlbot’s temporary files or logs does not remove copies already posted to Discord or saved by other users.

dlbot also contacts TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or Twitter/X as needed to fetch the media you request. Those platforms handle requests under their own policies.

Opt-Out & Admin Controls

You choose when to submit a link. To avoid sending a mention message, use /dl, /download, or the Download message command. The resulting media may still be posted in the channel.

Server admins can restrict where dlbot is used and can deny permissions such as Manage Messages to disable command-message deletion.

Security

  • Logs are access-restricted.
  • Traffic to supported APIs and site endpoints uses HTTPS in transit.
  • We keep retention short and collect only what is needed to operate the bot.
  • Secrets such as the bot token are stored securely and should not be committed to the repository.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or dlbot's data practices, contact us:

Email: ahmed@dlbot.app