Can I ask Discord to delete my data?

If you want to delete specific content, please do so before you delete your account. You can delete specific content as described in the “Information you can delete directly from the services” section above, or if you need help deleting content, you can write in to [email protected].

Does deleting Discord account delete all data?

When someone closes their account, all their messages, information, and images remain. Retaining them has their uses; it allows people to refer to old messages and groups.

Does Discord own your data?

Content may be retained by Discord for use as described elsewhere in this policy and in our data retention policy. Also, in limited circumstances, we may have a legal obligation to retain certain information, even if you delete the information or your account.

Can a deleted Discord be traced?

The account's username and unique identification number are no longer connected in any meaningful way once an account is deleted. This assures the person whose account has been deleted that their information and previously posted text cannot be traced back to them.

What happens when you request Discord data?

Requesting your data may take up to 30 days to process! You can't make a request while a request is pending. When it's ready, we will send a link to download your data to the email address you had when you submitted the request. Changing your email address later will not redirect the download link.

Discord: Deleting an account + What happens afterwards?

How safe is Discord data?

Discord is an incredibly secure platform, but with the wrong permissions you can open your server up to unnecessary risks. Here are a few easy points that are sometimes missed: It's generally best to set permissions for a whole category instead of on every individual channel.

Does Discord investigate your account?

Please note: We do not monitor every server or every conversation. Privacy is incredibly important to us and we try to balance it thoughtfully with our duty to prevent harm. However, we scan images uploaded to our platform to detect child sexual abuse material.

How long does Discord keep your data?

We retain certain information (including email addresses and phone numbers) for 180 days after deletion for trust and safety purposes. If a user has been reported or flagged for violations of our Terms of Service or Community Guidelines, we may retain this information for up to two years.

Can police track Discord?

WORKING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT. These guidelines are intended for law enforcement authorities seeking information/records about Discord users. Discord provides user information to law enforcement when we are in receipt of enforceable legal process.

Can police track deleted Discord messages?

Yes, Discord users know there is no way to see deleted messages. This is because when a message is deleted, it is permanently removed from the servers.

Who does Discord sell your data to?

One of numerous confusing clauses is, 'We may also share aggregated or non-personally identifiable information with our partners or others for business purposes. ' Discord says the do share data with third parties, including service providers like Google, Stripe, and Paypal.

Are Discord chats monitored?

We do not monitor every server or every conversation. However, conversations on Discord are not end-to-end encrypted. When we are alerted to an issue, we investigate the behavior at issue and take action. We have a zero-tolerance policy to content or behavior that violates our Community Guidelines.

Can Discord read your messages?

These are also called direct messages, or DMs for short. DMs let users communicate with one another through voice, video, or text. Discord doesn't monitor DMs, and they aren't end-to-end encrypted. Users can send files, photos, voice messages, videos, and other content to one another via DMs.

Where do deleted Discord messages go?

Yes, Discord users know there is no way to see deleted messages. This is because when a message is deleted, it is permanently removed from the servers.

What personal information does Discord collect?

Discord records the following information: "username, email address, and any messages, images, transient VOIP data (to enable communication delivery only) or other content you send via the chat feature." Whenever you use Discord, your IP address and activity are logged from start to finish.

Can FBI track Discord?

If there is a valid legal reason the police can go to a judge and get a subpoena for Discord's records. That way they can get the information that you used to register on the server. The police can then share that information with the school district if they deem it appropriate.

Does Discord report to FBI?

Discord is an encrypted voice and text chat platform that allows gamers, streamers, and other users to communicate with each other instantly. As such, the platform is not in the business of disclosing user information or reporting users to the police.

How anonymous is Discord?

Private messages can only be seen by you and the recipient. Discord sever wonders just own servers, not your account. Discord isn't an anonymous messaging service, it doesn't claim to be.

Are deleted Discord messages gone forever?

How long are deleted Discord messages saved? Discord publically announced on Twitter that once a Discord message has been deleted, it is deleted forever. Their servers are set up to hold on to that extra information, so once it has been deleted neither you nor the writer can retrieve the message again.

What can Discord see you doing?

On Discord, you can automatically update your activity status to show the game you're playing, an activity you're doing that supports rich presence (like listening to Spotify), or if you're attending a public Stage. You can customize where and how your activity status shows up.

Can your information be stolen from Discord?

Discord as stolen data storage

Webhooks allow third parties to send messages to a Discord channel. Hackers can use them to create URLs to send messages. Webhooks are a popular method to withdraw data from a hacked user device. A hacker can sync webhooks with a corrupted system and extract the stolen data via Discord.

Who is Discord owned by?

Jason Citron owns Discord.

Jason Citron founded Discord in 2015, after previously having founded OpenFeint, another social gaming platform. In 2016, Discord raised $20 million in funding; this included an investment from WarnerMedia. Since then, WarnerMedia Investment Group has been shut down and acquired by ATT.

Can people find your location through Discord?

Does Discord show your location? When other people click on your discord profile, they can not see your location. Discord doesn't disclose that information. Other people receive that information either because you told them, or because you clicked on suspicious link or attachment that was a virus or malware.

Can Discord see my private DMS?

Furthermore, Discord's trust and safety team does have the ability to read private messages and messages sent in private servers when investigating user reports.

How do you know if someone is lurking on Discord?