Platform Bangladesh (PLATFORM BANGLADESH) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We take great care in managing the data we collect and are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Notice aims to inform you about our practices concerning personal information, including the types of data we collect, how we use it, and the privacy choices available to you. It is important that you understand how your information is handled, and how you can exercise your privacy rights.

Which entities are covered by this privacy notice?

This Privacy Notice applies to Platform Bangladesh (PLATFORM BANGLADESH) Bangladesh. It does not apply to other members of Platform Bangladesh globally, including entities licensed to use related trademarks such as "Platform Bangladesh" or other Platform Bangladesh trademarks. This notice also does not apply to specific services like Telemedicine, which have their own privacy policies.

What does this Privacy Notice include?

This notice explains:

• The types of personal information we collect.
• How we collect, use, share, protect, and store your information.
• Your privacy choices and how to exercise them.

The notice applies to any personal information collected by PLATFORM BANGLADESH Bangladesh, or anyone acting on our behalf, from individuals interacting with us. Additional terms may apply in cases where specific programs or services are involved, and they will apply alongside this notice.

What type of personal information do we collect and how?

We collect personal information in various ways, including directly from you, from third parties, and through digital or social media interactions. We only collect what is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

How we define personal information

"Personal information" refers to any information about an identifiable individual, including data that can identify an individual when combined with other information (e.g., name, email, phone number, location data, date of birth, credit card information). Aggregated or anonymized data, which cannot identify an individual, is not considered personal information.

Personal information we collect may include:

• Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, and address when you interact with us.
• Donor Information: Bank or credit card details if you make a donation. You may also provide additional details like date of birth, gender, and birth place.
• Demographic and Interest Information: Interests, age bracket, and social media use when you inquire about or sign up for surveys, events, or newsletters.
• TIC Proposal Information: Name, home address, telephone number, and email if you submit a Transformational Investment Capacity (TIC) proposal.
• Applicant Information: Name, email address, phone number, CV, letter of motivation, and additional details in job applications.

How we collect personal information

• Directly from you: When you donate, sign up for events, communicate with us, request a speaker, submit job applications, leave social media comments, or submit TIC proposals.
• From third parties: We may receive personal information from third parties if you have provided consent or as permitted by law.
• From other entities in PLATFORM BANGLADESH: Personal information may be shared between different entities within PLATFORM BANGLADESH, for example, job applicant information.
• Through digital properties: We collect information through our websites, emails, social media, online ads, cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
• Through social media: We may obtain information from your social media accounts, provided your account settings allow us to access it.

How do we use personal information?

We use your personal information to make informed decisions, fundraise effectively, manage operations, and communicate with you about relevant offers and information.

A. Managing our operations and communication We may use your personal information for:

• Processing donations, job applications, and TIC proposals.
• Responding to inquiries and providing information about PLATFORM BANGLADESH activities.
• Conducting recruitment, verifying identity, and maintaining service quality.
• Fundraising and donor engagement.
• Managing social media campaigns and newsletters.
• Meeting legal and regulatory obligations.

If you no longer wish to receive commercial electronic messages, you can unsubscribe using the directions provided in those messages or contact us at privacy@platformbangladesh.org.

B. Conducting data analytics We may use de-identified personal information for data analytics to improve our operations, programs, and services. This includes understanding donor interests, measuring fundraising effectiveness, and assessing engagement with our activities.

What are our legal basis for processing personal information?

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, we will only process your personal information when we have a valid legal ground for doing so, including your consent, contractual necessity, or compliance with legal obligations.

For further information or privacy-related concerns, please contact us at privacy@platform-bangladesh.org.