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Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how BongMilanti collects, uses, protects and handles personal information when you interact with our website and services.
BongMilanti (Metro Vancouver Bengali Cultural Association) is a not-for-profit organization based in Greater Vancouver, Canada, operating www.bongmilanti.org.
We use personal data to provide and improve our services. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Last updated: October 1, 202301. Interpretation & Definitions
Capitalized terms have the meanings defined below, whether used in singular or plural form.
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- Account: A unique account created on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, which may be used to access BongMilanti content.
- Affiliate: An entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with another party, where control relates to voting rights for directors or other managing authorities.
- Application: The BongMilanti website or software program provided by the Association.
- Organization: BongMilanti, also referred to as We, Us or Our.
- Country: Greater Vancouver Area, Canada.
- Device: A computer, cellphone, tablet or other device capable of accessing the Service.
- Personal Data: Information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service: The Application.
- Service Provider: A person or entity processing information on behalf of BongMilanti to facilitate, deliver, support or analyze the Service.
- Third-Party Social Media Service: A social networking website through which users may log in or create an account to use the Service.
- Usage Data: Information collected automatically through use of the Service or its infrastructure.
- You: The individual, organization or legal entity accessing or using the Service.
02. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you provide directly, as well as technical information generated when you use our website.
Personal Information
- First and last name
- Email address
- Usage data
- Photographs and videos captured during BongMilanti events in which you may appear
Automatically Collected Usage Data
This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Date and time of visits
- Unique device identifiers
- Diagnostic information
- Mobile device type, operating system and mobile browser information
Third-Party Social Media
BongMilanti uses platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to share information about its activities.
Our website may redirect you to these platforms, where you may need to log in to access certain content.
03. How We Use Your Information
BongMilanti may use personal information for the following purposes:
- Service operations: To provide, maintain and monitor our services.
- Contracts: To administer purchases, agreements and contractual obligations involving our services.
- Communications: To contact you by email, telephone, SMS or other electronic means regarding relevant updates, services and security notices.
- Community updates: To share news, events, special offers and related information, unless you have opted out.
- Requests: To respond to and manage inquiries.
- Organizational changes: To evaluate or carry out restructuring, reorganization, dissolution or transfers involving organizational assets.
- Improvement and analysis: To analyze trends, assess promotional effectiveness and improve services and user experiences.
04. Sharing Your Information
With Your Consent
BongMilanti may disclose personal information for other purposes with your consent.
Public Interactions
Information shared in public areas may be visible to other users and distributed beyond the website.
When interacting through third-party social media services, your contacts or other users may be able to see your profile, name, pictures and activity, depending on the platform.
05. Retention of Personal Data
BongMilanti retains personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Information may also be retained when necessary to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce agreements or policies.
Usage Data is generally kept for a shorter period, except when longer retention is needed for security, service functionality or legal requirements.
06. Transfer of Personal Data
Personal information may be processed at the Association's operating offices or in other locations where parties involved in processing are situated.
This may involve transferring information outside your province or country, where data protection laws may differ.
Submission of your information following acceptance of this Privacy Policy represents agreement to such transfers.
BongMilanti states that it will take reasonably necessary steps to protect information and use appropriate security controls before transferring personal data.
07. Disclosure & Legal Requirements
BongMilanti may be required to disclose personal information in response to lawful requests from public authorities, including courts or government agencies.
Information may also be disclosed when reasonably believed necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the rights or property of the Association
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
- Protect the safety of users or the public
- Protect against legal liability
08. Security of Your Information
The security of personal information is important to BongMilanti.
While BongMilanti strives to use commercially acceptable methods to protect personal data, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
09. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. BongMilanti does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18.
If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information, they should contact BongMilanti.
If such information is discovered without verification of parental consent, BongMilanti will take steps to remove it from its servers.
Where parental consent is legally required, BongMilanti may request it before collecting or using information.
10. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by BongMilanti.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
BongMilanti does not control and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of third-party websites or services.
11. Changes to This Policy
BongMilanti may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page. BongMilanti may also provide notice by email or through a prominent website announcement before changes take effect.
The last-updated date will be revised when the policy changes. Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically.
Changes become effective when posted on this page.
Questions About Your Privacy?
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please get in touch with BongMilanti. We're happy to help.
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