What does Discord track?

We collect information about the device you are using to access the services. For example, this includes information like your IP address, operating system information, browser information, and information about your device settings, such as your microphone and/or camera.

Does Discord track your activity?

Global Settings

Display current activity as a status message: This toggle controls whether or not anyone on Discord can see your activity status. If this setting is toggled on, your activity status will automatically be displayed in servers you are in and to your friends.

What does Discord keep track of?

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 Discord track your texts?

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.

Do police monitor Discord?

Discord provides user information to law enforcement when we are in receipt of enforceable legal process. Discord works with law enforcement agencies in cases of immediate danger and/or self-harm, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2702.

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Is Discord watched by the FBI?

Thanks to previously unreported court filings, Forbes can reveal that Discord groups dedicated to cybercriminal activity are being investigated by the FBI. The groups are being used by low-level hackers to share stolen data, like usernames and passwords.

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.

Is Discord truly private?

No they cannot. Just make sure not to accidentally type it into the chat instead of searching for it lmao. If they are invited to those chats, they can. Private servers may accidentally give users permissions to create invites, therefore technically making it… not private.

Are Discord messages really private?

A Direct Message (or DM for short, sometimes referred to as a Private Message or PM) is a message directly from the sender to the recipient, not connected to any server. DMs cannot be viewed by anyone except the sender and the recipient, and exist in a special channel for this purpose.

Is Discord completely Anonymous?

No calls are anonymous. Not on your phone, not on discord. Any calls you make can be traced and re-played if necessary.

Does Discord track your images?

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."

How do I stop Discord from tracking me?

Open the Settings menu in Discord by clicking the cog in the bottom left next to your name and avatar. Navigate to the “Activity Privacy” tab on the left. Deactivate the “Display Current Activity As A Status Message” toggle, and Discord will stop sharing your gaming activity. You can now close the Settings screen.

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.

Can Discord admins see your deleted messages?

If a if an admin wants to permanently delete a message or a message that's deleted broke discord's TOS, then they won't be visible to anyone.

Is Discord a security risk?

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 listen to your calls?

It has long been the official policy of Discord that it does not listen to or record (opens in new tab) your video calls, voice chats, or livestreams.

Are Discord images private?

Discord CDN is public, meaning anyone can see any attachement as long as they have the url for it.

Does Discord respect privacy?

Discord does collect a fair amount of data on its users and says it can share that data with third-parties. Discord says they do not monetize this data -- their business model is based on subscriptions to premium services rather than monetizing data for advertising.

What are the risks of Discord?

The most common risks associated with Discord are scams and phishing attacks. Scammers often create fake profiles and try to friend people to steal their personal information. They may also create fake gaming servers to trick people into joining and stealing their information.

Can the government see my Discord?

Can the government see my Discord messages? No, they cannot. All Discord communication is TLS encrypted.

Does Discord investigate your account?

When we have data suggesting that a user is engaging in illegal activity or violating our policies, we investigate their networks, activity on Discord, and their messages to proactively detect accomplices and determine whether violations have occurred.

Will Discord call the police on me?

Conversation. Because we take our users' privacy seriously, we also do not specifically police individual servers or accounts unless there is a violation to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.

Can Discord see your Netflix?

Yes, you can screen-share Netflix in your private groups and use it to watch movies together. Discord allows you to showcase your gaming skills or share what you're doing with friends, but it offers many more features.

Does Discord sell your data?

We don't sell your personal information.

Our business is based on subscriptions and paid products, not from selling your personal information to third parties.

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