This Privacy Policy explains how The Bengal collects, uses, stores, and protects information received from users or provided by users. The Bengal is a digital news portal that operates websites, newsletters, and other online services, including but not limited to the delivery of news, information, and content through internet-connected devices (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy forms an integral part of the Terms and Conditions governing the use of our Services. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Terms and Conditions. The Bengal respects the privacy of its users and is committed to safeguarding it in all respects.
1. Information Received, Collected, and Stored by The Bengal
We may collect and process some or all of the following types of information when you use our Services. The nature of information collected depends on the specific Service you use. Generally, we collect:
(a) User Registration Information
When users participate in campaigns or register for specific services, we may collect information submitted through registration forms, including but not limited to name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details.
(b) Newsletter Subscription Information
When you subscribe to our newsletters, we collect your email address and information about the categories or topics you choose to receive updates on.
2. Use of Information by The Bengal
We use the information collected for legitimate business purposes, including but not limited to:
(i) Verifying user identity and maintaining records, communicating with users, and ensuring authenticity. The legal basis for this processing is the performance of our services and contractual obligations.
(ii) Conducting research, analytics, and statistical analysis to understand user behavior, improve content and services, plan business strategies, and deliver relevant advertisements. Aggregated and non-identifiable information may be shared with partners or advertisers. This processing is based on our legitimate business interests.
(iii) Preventing fraud, misuse, copyright infringement, and other unlawful or disruptive activities, and ensuring the safety and security of our Services and users. This processing is based on our legitimate interest in protecting our platform and users.
(iv) Enforcing our Terms and Conditions and protecting our legal rights and the rights of others.
If you do not wish to receive promotional or marketing communications from us, you may contact us at news@thebengal.net.
3. Disclosure of Personal and Other Information
The Bengal may share user information without prior consent in limited circumstances, including:
(a) Information Shared with Sponsors or Partners
We may share aggregated or campaign-related engagement data with sponsors.
If you voluntarily participate in campaigns, surveys, or interactive features, any information you choose to disclose may become public. The Bengal is not responsible for information voluntarily made public by users.
(b) Advertising and Analytics Partners
We may engage third-party advertising or analytics providers who may use non-personally identifiable information (excluding name, address, email, or phone number) to display relevant advertisements or analyze usage patterns.
(c) General Exceptions
Our Services may include links to third-party websites or applications. These are governed by their own privacy policies, which are outside our control.
Information that is publicly available or voluntarily shared on public platforms (such as social media comments or posts) will not be considered confidential or sensitive.
These disclosures may also include exceptions permitted under applicable laws.
4. Security of Personal Information
Personal information collected by The Bengal is stored on secure servers with restricted access. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration.
Access to personal information is limited to personnel who require it for legitimate business purposes. We also require third parties handling such data to comply with appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.
While we take reasonable measures to protect user data, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet. Any transmission of information is at your own risk.
If you believe your interaction with our Services is no longer secure, please notify us immediately.
5. Transfer of Information to Other Countries
The information collected under this Privacy Policy is not shared with or transferred to companies registered outside Bangladesh.
6. Questions, Complaints, and Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to raise a complaint regarding data handling, please contact us at:
Email: news@thebengal.net
When submitting a complaint, please include:
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
A statement confirming that the information provided is accurate
The Bengal will not be responsible for communications sent to any non-designated contact address.
Your access to and use of The Bengal’s Services signify that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Privacy Policy. By using our Services, you also confirm that you have the legal authority under applicable law to accept these terms on your own behalf or on behalf of any entity you represent.