Privacy Policy

Bangladesh Whitepages

We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.

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Introduction

Bangladesh Whitepages ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website bangladeshwhitepages.com (the "Site"). We are a privately managed, community-driven online directory established in January 2008, committed to connecting Bangladeshis and sharing information about Bangladesh with the world.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

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Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Site, submit a business listing, or contact us. This may include:

  • Name and contact details — full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Account credentials — username and password when you create an account
  • Business information — business name, address, category, and description submitted for listing
  • Correspondence — messages, feedback, and suggestions you send us via contact forms or email

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically by our servers and analytics tools, including:

  • Log data — IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited
  • Device information — device type, screen resolution, and browser language
  • Usage data — search queries, listing views, and time spent on pages
  • Cookies and tracking data — see the Cookies section below for more details
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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate purposes in operating and improving our service. Specifically, we may use your information to:

Operate the Site

Create and manage your account and listings

Verify Submissions

Ensure accuracy and authenticity of directory content

Communicate With You

Respond to enquiries and send administrative updates

Analyse & Improve

Understand usage patterns to improve the Site

Advertising

Display relevant business advertisements on the Site

Legal Compliance

Comply with applicable laws and regulations

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Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information only in the limited circumstances described below.

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website and conducting our business — such as web hosting providers and analytics services — provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information where required by law, governmental authority, court order, or where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Bangladesh Whitepages, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

In the event the Site or its management is transferred or merged with another organisation, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change via a prominent notice on our website.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your explicit consent to do so.

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Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Required for basic site functionality and security Session
Analytics Understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g. Google Analytics) Up to 2 years
Preference Remember your settings and preferences for future visits 1 year
Advertising Display relevant ads and measure advertising effectiveness Up to 90 days

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information, visit aboutcookies.org.

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Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

SSL Encryption

Data transmitted between you and our Site is encrypted via HTTPS

Access Controls

Personal data is accessible only to authorised team members

Secure Hosting

Our website is hosted on secure, reputable servers

Regular Reviews

We regularly review our data collection and storage practices

Please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including external business websites, government portals, and social media platforms. These links are provided for your convenience and information only.

We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit. Clicking on third-party links does not constitute an endorsement by Bangladesh Whitepages.

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Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act and other applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you at any time.

Right to Correction

You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

Right to Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.

Right to Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving non-essential communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

Right to Portability

You may request a copy of your data in a portable, machine-readable format where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days. There is no charge for making a request.

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Children's Privacy

Bangladesh Whitepages is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information from our records. If you believe your child has submitted personal information to our Site, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

For significant changes, we may also provide a more prominent notice, such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you an email notification (if we have your email address on file).

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed. Your continued use of the Site after any modification to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to resolving any privacy-related issues promptly.

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Bangladesh Whitepages Development Group — initiated and managed from Bangladesh and Australia

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