At Speech BD (accessible from speechbd.com), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by Speech BD and how we use it.

By using our Platform, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better, more personalized social networking experience. This happens in three ways:

• Information You Provide Voluntarily:

  • Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address (info@speechbd.com is our point of contact), phone number, date of birth, and password.

  • Profile Information: Your bio, profile picture, gender, and other details you choose to add.

  • User Content: Your posts, comments, photos, videos, and private messages sent through the platform.

• Information Collected Automatically:

  • Log Data: IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, and referring/exit pages.

  • Device Information: Operating system, device type, and mobile network information.

  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our platform.

• Information from Third Parties: If you link your Speech BD account with third-party services (like Google or Facebook login), we receive information permitted by your privacy settings on those platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the gathered information to operate, maintain, and secure our social network. Specifically, to:

• Create, maintain, and personalize your account profile.

• Facilitate connections, friendships, and content sharing among users.

• Monitor and prevent fraudulent activity, spam, and other violations of our Terms of Use.

• Communicate with you regarding account updates, security alerts, and support.

• Analyze usage trends to improve user interface, system performance, and platform features.

3. How Your Information is Shared

Speech BD does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Your information is shared only under the following circumstances:

• Public Profile & Content: Your username, profile picture, and any content you post publicly can be seen by other users depending on your privacy settings.

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us with hosting, data analysis, and technical maintenance. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to law enforcement or government authorities if required to do so by the laws of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, or to protect the safety and rights of our users.

4. Data Security & Storage

We employ industry-standard technical and organizational security measures (such as SSL encryption) to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have control over your data on Speech BD:

• Profile Settings: You can update, edit, or delete your profile information at any time through your account settings.

• Content Deletion: You can delete individual posts, photos, or your entire account. Note that backup copies may temporarily persist on our servers for a short period before being permanently wiped.

• Cookies: You can configure your browser to reject cookies, though some features of the platform may not function correctly as a result.

6. Children's Privacy

Speech BD does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately, and we will do our best to promptly remove such information from our records.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us:

• Website: speechbd.com

• Email: info@speechbd.com