1. Introduction
Zabarang Kalyan Samity ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://zabarangbd.org or interact with our organization.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Make a donation or financial contribution
- Register for our programs or events
- Apply to volunteer with our organization
- Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
- Contact us via email, phone, or contact forms
- Submit feedback, testimonials, or participate in surveys
- Apply for partnership or collaboration opportunities
This information may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Demographic information (when relevant to our programs)
- Employment or organizational affiliation
- Photograph or video (with consent for promotional materials)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.3 Information About Program Participants
With appropriate consent, we may collect information about beneficiaries and participants in our programs for monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment purposes. This information is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process donations and issue tax receipts
- Communicate with donors, volunteers, and stakeholders
- Manage volunteer applications and assignments
- Organize and administer our programs and services
- Send newsletters, updates, and information about our work (with consent)
- Conduct research, monitoring, and evaluation of our programs
- Improve our website and organizational operations
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Prepare annual reports and impact assessments
- Protect against fraud and unauthorized activities
4. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)
We process your personal information based on:
- Consent: When you have given explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters)
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill agreements with volunteers, partners, or donors
- Legal Obligations: To comply with Bangladesh laws and regulations governing NGOs
- Legitimate Interests: To pursue our charitable mission and organizational operations
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers and Partners
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:
- Payment processing and financial management
- Email distribution and communication platforms
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Program implementation and partner organizations
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.
5.2 Funding Organizations and Donors
We may share aggregated, anonymized program data with funding organizations, institutional donors, and partners for reporting and accountability purposes.
5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, staff, beneficiaries, or the public.
5.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information, including photographs or testimonials, for promotional and fundraising purposes only with your explicit consent.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure data storage and encryption
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Staff training on data protection practices
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate organizational purposes such as:
- Financial records: As required by Bangladesh tax and accounting laws
- Donor information: For ongoing relationship management and communication
- Program data: For monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment
9. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and operational requirements)
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for newsletter subscriptions or promotional communications at any time
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your information in a structured format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
10. Children's Privacy
Our website and general services are not directed at children under the age of 13. However, our programs may serve children and youth. When collecting information about minors through our programs, we obtain appropriate consent from parents, guardians, or community leaders in accordance with local customs and legal requirements.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to partner organizations, funding agencies, or other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. International Data Transfers
As an organization operating primarily in Bangladesh, your information is processed and stored within Bangladesh. If information is transferred internationally to partners or service providers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or organizational needs. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.
14. Beneficiary Privacy
Zabarang is committed to protecting the dignity and privacy of the communities we serve. We:
- Obtain informed consent before collecting personal information or photographs
- Use beneficiary information only for program purposes and impact assessment
- Respect cultural sensitivities and community norms
- Anonymize data in reports and publications when appropriate
- Ensure that sharing of beneficiary stories or images is done respectfully and with explicit consent
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Zabarang Kalyan Samity
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://zabarangbd.org
We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to your inquiries as promptly as possible.