Privacy Policy

Bangladesh Travel Writers Association (BDTWA)
Website: bdtwa.org
Effective Date: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

Bangladesh Travel Writers Association (BDTWA) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide while using our website, services, membership programs, publications, and events.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

By accessing or using bdtwa.org, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Professional information
  • Membership information
  • Social media links
  • Portfolio links

Content Information

  • Articles and travel writings
  • Photographs
  • Videos
  • Publications and creative works
  • Event submissions
  • Competition entries

Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Website usage statistics
  • Cookies and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process membership applications.
  • Communicate with members and visitors.
  • Organize events, workshops, and activities.
  • Publish approved articles, photographs, and creative works.
  • Improve website performance and user experience.
  • Send newsletters, announcements, and updates.
  • Maintain organizational records.
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests.

4. Membership Information

Information submitted through membership applications may be used for:

  • Membership verification.
  • Issuing membership IDs and certificates.
  • Internal communication.
  • Maintaining member directories.
  • Association activities and official records.

Personal information will not be sold or shared with third parties without consent except where required by law.

5. Publications and Creative Content

By submitting articles, photographs, videos, or other creative works to BDTWA, contributors grant the Association permission to review, publish, archive, promote, and display such materials through its publications, website, social media, or promotional activities.

Authors retain ownership of their original work unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytical tools to:

  • Understand visitor behavior.
  • Improve website functionality.
  • Enhance user experience.
  • Measure website performance.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.

7. Data Protection

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or theft
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure
  • Destruction

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or partner organizations.

BDTWA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Your Rights

Users may request to:

  • Access their personal information.
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Update membership records.
  • Request deletion of personal data where legally permissible.
  • Withdraw consent for communications.

Requests may be submitted through the official contact information provided below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

BDTWA reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Bangladesh Travel Writers Association (BDTWA)
House 71, Road 13
Sector 11, Uttara
Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh

Website: bdtwa.org
Email: bdtwa.submission@proton.me
Phone/WhatsApp: +880 1552-823282

Last Updated: [20 June 2026]

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