Privacy Policy for tech.npc.com.bd

At tech.npc.com.bd, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://tech.npc.com.bd. We are a technology blog committed to delivering informative content to our audience while respecting your privacy rights.

Subdomain Relationship

tech.npc.com.bd operates as a subdomain of npc.com.bd. This privacy policy applies specifically to tech.npc.com.bd. Data collected on this subdomain is not shared with other subdomains of npc.com.bd unless explicitly stated in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Comments

When you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized string (hash) created from your email may be sent to Gravatar. View Gravatar’s privacy policy.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.

b. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.

c. Cookies

• If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience (lasting one year).
• A temporary cookie is set on the login page to check browser cookie support; it contains no personal data.
• Login cookies last for two days; screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” login persists for two weeks.
• Logging out removes login cookies.
• If you edit or publish an article, a cookie with the post ID is stored for one day.
• Learn more in our Cookie Policy.

d. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on tech.npc.com.bd may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interactions.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Publish comments and engage in discussions.
• Enhance website security and prevent spam.
• Improve our content and services.
• Respond to your inquiries or support requests.
• Conduct surveys, quizzes, and user engagement activities.
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns.

If data will be used for purposes beyond those listed (such as marketing or third-party sharing), you will be informed at the point of data collection.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

• If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.
• Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
• We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
• If you participate in quizzes, surveys, or forms, your responses remain stored on this site.
• If we ever use third-party services (e.g., MailChimp) to sync data, this will be explicitly stated and you will be informed before data is shared.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments: Retained indefinitely, including metadata, to facilitate automatic approval of follow-up comments.
• Registered Users: Profile information is stored as long as your account exists. You may edit or delete your information at any time (except the username).
• Quiz/Survey/Form Responses: Stored indefinitely unless deleted by an administrator.
• Cookies: Expire as detailed above in Section 2c.

6. Your Rights Over Your Data

• You may request an exported file of your personal data stored on our site, including any data you have provided.
• You may request erasure of your personal data, except data retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
• You may contact us at any time for data access, correction, or deletion requests.

7. Where Your Data is Sent

• Visitor comments and quiz/survey responses may be screened by automated spam detection services.
• By default, quiz and survey data remains on our site and is not shared externally unless explicitly disclosed.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience, analyze site traffic, and provide social media features.
You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings or via any provided cookie consent banners on our site.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes SSL encryption, regular security reviews, and limiting access to personal information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our content is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us for prompt removal.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated above. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

13. Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, data access, or deletion requests, please contact us at:
Email: hakim@npc.com.bd
Contact Form: Contact Page

Quiz and Survey Master Notice

Some quizzes, surveys, and forms are created using Quiz And Survey Master.
• IP addresses and other information may be stored with quiz responses for identification and anti-spam purposes.
• Data from these activities is not sent to third parties unless explicitly stated on the specific quiz or form.
• For integrations with third-party tools (like MailChimp), any external sharing will be clearly disclosed.

Thank you for trusting tech.npc.com.bd. Your privacy matters to us.