Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22/02/24

Introduction

Govinfo BD (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users who access our website, Govinfobd.com, (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with Bangladeshi law, including the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012 and the Information Technology Act (ITA) 2006.

Information We Collect

We collect two main categories of information about you:

1. Information you provide directly:

  • Registration and account creation: If you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, username, and password.
  • Comments and submissions: When you leave comments or submit content to the Website, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you include.
  • Contact forms: If you contact us through a form, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.

2. Information collected automatically:

  • Device and browsing data: We may collect information about your device, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and screen resolution. We may also collect information about your browsing activity on the Website, such as the pages you visit and the links you click.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Website. These technologies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use the Website, and improve your experience.

Use of Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website.
  • Personalize your experience on the Website.
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests.
  • Send you marketing communications (if you opt-in).
  • Analyze how users interact with the Website.
  • Improve the Website and our services.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information to:

  • Third-party service providers who help us operate the Website and provide our services (e.g., web hosting, data analysis).
  • Law enforcement or other government officials in response to a legal request or subpoena.
  • To protect our rights or the rights of others.
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business transaction.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. We will then delete your information in a secure manner.

Security Measures

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Using secure servers and encryption technologies.
  • Regularly reviewing our security practices.
  • Educating our staff on data privacy.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee the security of your information. You can help protect your information by using a strong password and keeping your account information confidential.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Website. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy regularly for changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected]