Legal Compliance Center

Last Updated: July 24, 2025

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  • Pakistani Law
  • GDPR Compliance
  • German Law
  • Disclaimers
  • Contact

Overview

This document outlines the legal and regulatory obligations of Zia Bot and Nerd Hub AI/API platforms in accordance with applicable laws in Pakistan, the European Union (EU), Germany, and under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This includes data processing, transparency, user rights, security, and platform responsibilities.

Responsible Entity

Name: Ayan
Email: tickets@zia-bot-jgvbdx.p.tawk.email
Country: Pakistan

What We Don't Do

  • No Payment Processing: We never collect or store financial information.
  • No AI Training on Messages: User messages are never used to train our AI models.
  • No Third-Party Data Sharing: We don't sell or share user data with external services.

Pakistani Law Compliance

Applicable Laws
  • Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016
  • Prevention of Electronic Crimes Rules, 2018
  • Personal Data Protection Bill, 2021 (Draft)
  • Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Regulations

1. Data Collection & Usage

Under PECA and the proposed Data Protection Bill, we must inform Pakistani users of:

  • What data is collected (IP address, user ID, analytics)
  • Why it's collected (moderation, bot functioning)
  • How it's used (for moderation, service enhancement)

2. Data Retention

We retain user data only as long as needed to provide services and fulfill legal obligations. If a deletion request is received, we will respond within 14 days.

3. User Rights (Pakistan)

  • Right to access your stored data
  • Right to correction or deletion
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the PTA

4. Security

All data is encrypted in transit. Sensitive metadata such as IP addresses are hashed and stored using irreversible encryption (SHA-512).

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

We comply with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") for users located in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Key GDPR Articles
  • Art. 5: Principles relating to processing of personal data
  • Art. 6: Lawfulness of processing
  • Art. 12-22: Rights of the data subject
  • Art. 25-30: Controller and processor obligations
  • Art. 32-34: Security of personal data
  • Art. 44-50: Transfers of personal data to third countries

1. Data Controller

Name: Ayan
Email: tickets@zia-bot-jgvbdx.p.tawk.email
Country of Processing: Pakistan

2. Purpose of Processing

  • Moderation of Discord interactions
  • User safety
  • Analytics and improvement of bot services

3. Legal Basis of Processing

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent
  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Contractual necessity
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interest (moderation, security)

4. Categories of Data Processed

  • Discord ID, Username, Server ID
  • Usage logs (anonymized)

5. Data Retention

  • Logs and metadata are stored up to 90 days
  • Users can request full deletion of personal data

6. User Rights under GDPR

  • Right to access (Art. 15) - Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16) - Correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17) - Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restriction (Art. 18) - Limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20) - Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to object (Art. 21) - Object to certain processing
  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3)) - For processing based on consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint (Art. 77) - With your local supervisory authority

7. Transfers Outside EU

As we are based in Pakistan, user data is transferred outside the EEA. We ensure such transfers are protected through:

  • Data minimization
  • End-to-end encryption
  • No resale or transfer to third parties

German Legal Compliance

We follow specific requirements under German law when interacting with users from Germany.

Applicable German Laws
  • Telemediengesetz (TMG)
  • Telekommunikation-Telemedien-Datenschutz-Gesetz (TTDSG)
  • Bundesdatenschutzgesetz (BDSG)
  • DSGVO (EU GDPR as applied in Germany)
  • Gesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb (UWG)
  • Jugendschutzgesetz (JuSchG)

1. Provider Identification (per §5 TMG)

Name: Ayan
Email: tickets@zia-bot-jgvbdx.p.tawk.email
Platform: Zia Bot, Nerd Hub API
Country: Pakistan

2. Cookie & Tracking Policy (TTDSG §25)

We do not use cookies or trackers on our API or bot services. Where analytics are implemented, users are notified, and data is anonymized before use.

3. Data Minimization (BDSG §22)

German user data is only stored where strictly necessary. We honor user rights and provide full compliance with German regulatory agencies upon request.

4. Opt-out Policy

German users may opt out of all forms of non-essential processing by contacting us via email.

5. Youth Protection (JuSchG)

In compliance with German youth protection laws, we do not direct our services to children under 16 without parental consent.

Additional Legal Disclaimers

1. Children

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. EU users under 16 must have parental consent.

2. Third-Party Services

We do not share user data with any external services unless required by law or court order.

3. AI Usage Disclaimer

Zia Bot and Nerd Hub APIs use AI technologies. AI responses may be generated using pattern-based models. Users are advised not to treat AI responses as factual or legal advice.

4. Abuse & Law Enforcement

We reserve the right to report illegal activity (terrorism, abuse, threats) to relevant Pakistani or international law enforcement.

5. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Compliance

For California residents, we provide the following rights under the CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Contact & Complaints

You may contact the data controller (Ayan) via:

Contact Information

Email: tickets@zia-bot-jgvbdx.p.tawk.email
Response Time: Within 7 business days

For EU complaints

You may contact your local data protection authority, such as:

Germany (BfDI)

Der Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit

https://www.bfdi.bund.de/

UK (ICO)

Information Commissioner's Office

https://ico.org.uk/

France (CNIL)

Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés

https://www.cnil.fr/

Changes to This Notice

We may update this notice periodically. All changes will be posted with a "Last Updated" timestamp.

Substantial changes that affect user rights will be communicated through appropriate channels (email, platform announcements, etc.).

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This legal notice was last updated on July 24, 2025.