Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 21, 2026

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

PBC88 Guide ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website pbc88guide.com (the "Site") as an independent informational publisher serving readers primarily located in Bangladesh. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, and outlines your rights under applicable Bangladeshi and international data protection laws.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

Applicable Law

This Privacy Policy is written and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Bangladesh, including but not limited to:

• The Digital Security Act, 2018 (DSA) — governs digital content, cyber security offences, and the handling of identity information in Bangladesh.
• The Cyber Security Act, 2023 — the successor framework that introduces updated obligations for online platforms, data safeguarding, and user rights in the cyber environment.
• The Information and Communication Technology Act, 2006 (as amended) — relevant to lawful electronic communications and record handling.
• The Draft Data Protection Act of Bangladesh — we monitor the ongoing legislative process and will update this policy when the Act is enacted.

Where readers access the Site from outside Bangladesh, we also take into account general principles of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar frameworks to ensure broadly compatible protection of personal data. Where local law provides a higher standard of protection than this Policy, local law will apply to the extent required.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

1.1 Personal Data

When you voluntarily provide it to us, we may collect personally identifiable information such as your name and email address. This typically occurs when you use our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or communicate with us via email or social media. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal data to browse our informational content.

1.2 Derivative Data

Our servers and analytics tools may automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site. This data helps us understand how visitors use our Site and improve the user experience.

1.3 Financial Data

PBC88 Guide is an informational website. We do not process financial transactions, accept deposits, or handle any payment information. We do not collect credit card numbers, bank account details, or mobile financial service credentials (such as bKash or Nagad PINs).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect about you for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and its content
• To respond to your comments, questions, and inquiries submitted through our contact form or email
• To send you newsletters or updates if you have opted in to receive them
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends to improve the user experience
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• To compile aggregate statistical data for internal use or for sharing with third parties in a non-personally-identifiable manner
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
• Analytics Cookies: We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with our Site. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate the Site, and where improvements can be made.
• Advertising Cookies: Our Site may display third-party advertisements or affiliate links. These third parties may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Most web browsers accept cookies by default, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

4. Third-Party Services

We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including analytics, advertising, and email delivery. These third-party service providers have access only to the information needed to perform their designated functions and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Specific third-party services we may use include:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and reporting. Google Analytics may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Google AdSense or similar advertising networks: For displaying relevant advertisements. These services may use cookies to personalize ad content.
• Affiliate programs: We may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on qualifying purchases or actions made through links on our Site. These affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our Site.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it. Our Site uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to ensure that data transmitted between your browser and our server is encrypted and secure.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You acknowledge that you provide personal information at your own risk.

6. Your Rights

As a reader of pbc88guide.com, you have the following rights regarding your personal information. These rights are grounded in Bangladeshi law where applicable and supplemented by internationally recognised data-subject rights where broader protection is relevant:

• Right of Access: You may request confirmation of whether we hold personal data relating to you and obtain a copy of that data.
• Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to lawful retention obligations under Bangladeshi law (for example, records required by the Cyber Security Act, 2023).
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data under specific circumstances, such as when accuracy is contested.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request a machine-readable copy of personal data you have provided to us.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process personal data, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing conducted before withdrawal.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe our handling of your personal data does not comply with Bangladeshi law, you may raise a complaint with the appropriate Bangladeshi authority, including the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) or the Digital Security Agency, as established under applicable legislation.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact privacy@pbc88guide.com. We will respond within 30 calendar days or as otherwise required by applicable law. We may request reasonable identity verification before acting on a request to protect your data from unauthorised disclosure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. Analytics data may be retained in an aggregated, non-personally-identifiable form for longer periods for statistical analysis and Site improvement purposes.

9. International Data Transfers

Our Site is primarily intended for readers in Bangladesh. However, our hosting infrastructure and certain third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics and affiliate tracking networks) may operate servers located outside Bangladesh, including in the European Union, the United States, and Singapore.

By using our Site, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside Bangladesh, which may have different data protection standards. Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps — including contractual safeguards with our processors — to ensure your data is treated securely and in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy and the principles of the Cyber Security Act, 2023 and internationally accepted data protection practice.

You may contact us at privacy@pbc88guide.com to request further information about specific cross-border transfers relating to your personal data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your rights under Bangladeshi data protection law, please contact our data protection point of contact:

• Data Controller: PBC88 Guide Editorial
• Data Protection Email: privacy@pbc88guide.com
• General Inquiries: support@pbc88guide.com
• Contact Page: pbc88guide.com/contact/
• Response Time: within 30 calendar days of receipt

This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated on April 21, 2026.