Privacy Policy for Argo
Last updated: [10/31/2025]
Thank you for using Argo (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Telegram bot (the “Service”). The Service may contain content intended for adults, and this policy complies with Telegram’s Bot Platform terms and general privacy best practices.
1. Minimum Age and Content Warning
This bot is intended for users aged 18 and above. It may include content not suitable for minors. By using the bot, you confirm that you are 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect information necessary to provide and improve the Service:
- User-provided data: Search terms, queries, or messages you explicitly send to the bot.
- Telegram user information: Your Telegram user ID, username, and profile information accessible through the Telegram API.
- Usage data: Metadata such as timestamps, request frequency, and performance metrics for service reliability and improvement.
Important: We do not access your private chats, contacts, or media outside of the queries you explicitly submit to the bot.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process collected data for the following purposes:
- To process your search requests and display relevant results.
- To improve search performance, reliability, and user experience.
- To monitor and prevent misuse or spam activity.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We process data based on your consent and/or legitimate operational needs.
4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
The bot may interact with third-party APIs or databases to provide search results. These services are governed by their own privacy policies, and we ensure they follow privacy best practices.
We only share data necessary to provide the Service and do not share personal data with advertisers or unrelated third parties.
5. Data Storage and Retention
Temporary search queries may be stored for caching, analytics, and operational purposes.
Data is automatically deleted after a limited retention period (typically 7–30 days).
No user media or private messages are permanently stored beyond operational needs.
Data may be stored or processed in different countries, with reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can guarantee complete security.
7. Children’s Privacy
This bot is not intended for users under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request deletion of your data (where applicable).
- Stop using the bot at any time; temporary data associated with your queries will be cleared automatically.
- Contact us with questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests.
9. Compliance with Telegram
We operate in accordance with Telegram’s Bot Platform terms and respect Telegram’s privacy commitments.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the bot constitutes acceptance of any updates.
11. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
https://t.me/ArgoTelegram
