Privacy Policy

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Welcome to BARTA EXPRESS BANGLA. As a dedicated News Social Platform, we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

1. Information We Collect

In order to provide you with the best news experience and social interaction features, we may request access to specific permissions on your device. We only collect this data with your explicit consent.

A. Device Permissions

To fully utilize the Barta Express Bangla app/website, we request the following permissions:

• Location Services (GPS):
  We use your location data to provide you with hyper-local news, weather updates, and location-based social trends relevant to your immediate area.
• Camera (Image & Video):
  We require access to your camera to allow you to capture and upload photos or videos directly to the platform (e.g., citizen journalism, profile pictures, or news incidents).
• Microphone (Sound/Audio):
  Access to the microphone is required if you wish to record videos with sound or use voice-search features within the application.
• Push Notifications:
  We send notifications to alert you of breaking news, viral stories, and updates regarding your social interactions (comments, likes, shares).
• Storage/Gallery:
  We need access to your device storage to let you upload pre-recorded videos or images and to save downloaded news content for offline reading.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To facilitate account creation and logon processes.
• To deliver targeted news content based on your preferences and location.
• To enable user-to-user communication and social sharing features.
• To maintain the safety and security of our community.
• To respond to user inquiries and offer support.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following situations:

• With Consent: We may process your data if you have given us specific consent to use your personal information for a specific purpose.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, or a judicial proceeding.

4. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please also remember that the internet itself is not 100% secure.

5. Managing Your Permissions

You can change or revoke these permissions at any time through your device's settings (usually found under Settings > Apps > Barta Express Bangla > Permissions).

6. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at:

Email: [INSERT YOUR SUPPORT EMAIL HERE]
Website: Barta Express Bangla