Privacy Policy

BDCN is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy relates to the use of any personal information that BDCN collects from visitors/readers.

• any BDCN website that links to this privacy policy;
• social media or official BDCN content on other websites;

The "Privacy Policy" applies only to applications, websites, or content that are genuinely and truly created by BDCN. If an application, website, or content is created or presented on a false or fake website, page, or group using the BDCN name or logo, it will not be protected.

BDCN may collect or receive information about you for many purposes, such as providing services designed to serve you, monitoring and improving our service offerings, marketing or targeting advertisements, etc. This information may include your name, address, phone number, email address, age, social network account, etc. (“the Information”).

BDCN respects the privacy of its visitors and readers and makes every effort to ensure that information collected is used only for the purpose for which it was received. However, there may be other privacy policies that apply to certain services provided by BDCN. Visitors are encouraged to read these policies before registering or subscribing to these services on BDCN's website.

Special Precaution

There are many fake websites and Facebook pages using the BDCN name, as well as unauthorized and unwanted Facebook groups. BDCN is not responsible for any content generated, published, or shared on these platforms.

How BDCN collects the information

BDCN collects user information when the user accesses the BDCN website through registration, subscribing to the newsletter, responding to a survey, participating in a competition, or logging in to a site or page.

Disclosure of Information Collected

BDCN does not sell, trade, or otherwise provide personally identifiable information to any other parties. The only exceptions are parties that assist BDCN in operating its website or conducting its business. Sharing visitor/reader information internally helps BDCN understand its user base, promote user engagement, and increase the number of users.

If BDCN wants to use personal information for a different purpose than what was described above, it will need to get the consent of the individual first. BDCN may also release personal information if it is required by law to do so.

BDCN may disclose or share information collected including personal information to service providers, affiliate companies, consultants or advisors or Partners that it has engaged to perform business related functions on its behalf. BDCN may also share the information in response to legal process, or protect its interest in any forum. The information may be used for investigating or preventing potentially illegal activities, or situations involving potential threats to any person, us, or the services, or violations of our policies, the law or our “Terms of Use” as well as to verify or enforce compliance with the policies governing our Services. The information may as well be shared to offer market products or services to the visitors/readers. However, in all these events or any other event when personal information is shared or disclosed, BDCN shall use its best endeavors to control the sharing or disclosure and shall only share to such an extent as it is required to meet the purpose.

Advertisement

The advertisements on the BDCN website and apps are from third-party companies and ad networks. They may collect information about users, which BDCN is not responsible for. This information may be shared with other parties.

BDCN will not be held responsible for any damages that may arise from the content of any advertisements that appear on the BDCN website.

Third Party Advertisements and links

The website or application may display or allow advertisements for third-party services or products at BDCN's discretion. These third-party sites may have separate and independent privacy policies. BDCN accepts no responsibility or liability for the content of advertising material, including any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

BDCN is not responsible for any information leakage that may occur if the visitor/reader accesses a separate link, application, or website, whether through a link on the website or in the content of BDCN.

Use of Cookies

BDCN does not store or collect any user data based on cookies, nor does it store any sort of user information that may be personal to the user. However, if a third-party website associated with BDCN collects user cookies upon your visit, BDCN does not control the use of these cookies. You should check the relevant third-party website for more information.

Communication by BDCN

BDCN may occasionally contact its users via e-mail, phone or SMS to invite them to participate in campaigns/competitions, to request feedback, or to conduct surveys, based on the information it has received from the users.

Data Deletion

We prefer that requests for data deletion be made in writing and in cooperation with the BDCN Data Protection and Records management committee. This will ensure clarity of the request and help to avoid deleting any data that may be needed in the future. You may initiate the request for data deletion by sending an email to [email protected].

Modification of Privacy Policy

BDCN may change the terms of its Privacy Policy at any time, but will update the policy on its website immediately. By continuing to use our services after any changes are made, you accept those changes and will be bound by them. We encourage you to periodically check back and review this policy.