Privacy Policy

Bangladesh Korean Studies Initiative (BKSI) Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 01, 2024

Introduction

The Bangladesh Korean Studies Initiative (BKSI) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store your information when you visit our website, www.bksi.org (the "Website").

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from you:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can identify you directly or indirectly, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, IP address, and social media handles. We may collect this information through various means, such as:
  • Contact forms and email subscriptions
  • Comments on blog posts
  • Event registrations and online forms
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see "Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies" below)
• Non-Personal Information: This includes information that does not identify you personally, such as your browser type, operating system, language preferences, and browsing history on the Website. We may collect this information automatically through our web server logs and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve the Website and its content
• To communicate with you, such as responding to your inquiries and sending you newsletters or other updates
• To personalize your experience on the Website
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• For security and fraud prevention
• To comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (collectively, "Cookies") to collect and store information about your browsing activity on the Website. Cookies are small pieces of data that are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. They can be used to track your movements on the website, remember your preferences, and personalize your experience.

You can manage your Cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete Cookies. However, blocking or deleting Cookies may affect your ability to use all of the features on the Website.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Website and fulfill our purposes listed above. These service providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep your information confidential and to use it only for the purposes authorized by us.

We may also disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or subpoena.

Data Retention

We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before you provide them with any information.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• The right to access your information
• The right to rectify your information
• The right to erase your information
• The right to restrict the processing of your information
• The right to object to the processing of your information
• The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email address].

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will delete such information from our records.

Compliance with GDPR and CCPA

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have additional rights regarding your information. For more information on your rights under GDPR and CCPA, please contact us at [insert contact email address].

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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at bksi.info@gmail.com.