Effective Date: [01-07-2025]
The English Chronicle (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://theenglishchronicle.com.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://theenglishchronicle.com.
We are an independent news portal based in Bangladesh, dedicated to providing reliable journalism and a trustworthy platform for news and opinions.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
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Name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide (e.g., through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or user registration).
b. Technical Information
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IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referral URLs, and browsing behavior.
c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
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Cookies, analytics tags, and other technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check for a profile image. After your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract such data from uploaded images.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Store your preferences
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Maintain your session when logged in
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Analyze website traffic through services like Google Analytics
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Provide personalized content and ads (where applicable)
You may opt to disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain functionalities of our site.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on The English Chronicle may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts, images). These behave in the same way as if you visited the external website directly.
These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction, especially if you have an account and are logged into those sites.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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Operate and maintain our website
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Respond to inquiries and feedback
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Send newsletters or updates (with your consent)
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Improve user experience and content relevance
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Monitor and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
Data Retention
We retain comment data and metadata indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments.
For registered users, we store the personal data they provide in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (except for their username). Site administrators may also access and modify that data.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request an export of your data
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Correct or delete your data
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Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To make any of these requests, please contact us at: info@theenglishchronicle.com
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties. However, we may share data with:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting, email platforms)
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Law enforcement or government authorities when required by law
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Spam detection services when you post comments
Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure. Use our site at your own risk, and contact us if you believe your data has been compromised.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
The English Chronicle
Email: privacy@theenglishchronicle.com
Advertising: advertise@theenglishchronicle.com
Phone: +8801XXXXXXXXX
Website: https://theenglishchronicle.com
