Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy sets out the basis on which information collected from users or provided by users is processed by The Daystar News, an independent digital news platform operated from Bangladesh. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website, services, newsletters, and any other digital platforms operated by The Daystar News (collectively, the “Services”).

This Privacy Policy forms an integral part of the Terms and Conditions governing the use of our Services. Capitalised terms used but not defined in this Privacy Policy shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Terms and Conditions.

The Daystar News respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting it in all respects.

1. Information Received, Collected, and Stored

We may collect and process certain information during your use of our Services. The nature of the information collected depends on how you interact with the Services.

Generally, the information collected may include the following:

(a) Information provided voluntarily by users, such as email addresses when contacting us or subscribing to newsletters.

(b) Basic technical and usage information collected automatically, including browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and access times, collected through analytics and similar technologies.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information unless explicitly provided by the user.

2. Use of Information

The Daystar News uses the information collected for legitimate business and editorial purposes, including but not limited to:

(i) Verifying user communications and responding to inquiries, feedback, or correction requests.

(ii) Improving website performance, content quality, and user experience through internal analysis and statistical review.

(iii) Preventing fraud, abuse, misuse of services, or other unlawful activities, and protecting the integrity and security of our platform.

(iv) Enforcing our Terms and Conditions and protecting our legal rights and the rights of others.

Users may contact us if they do not wish to receive any non-essential communications.

3. Disclosure of Information

The Daystar News does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Information may be disclosed only in the following limited circumstances:

(a) When required by law, regulation, or lawful request by public authorities.

(b) To trusted service providers who assist in operating our Services, subject to confidentiality and data protection obligations.

The Daystar News is not responsible for information voluntarily disclosed by users in public areas or external platforms beyond our control.

4. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. Such third-party platforms are governed by their own privacy policies and terms of use.

The Daystar News does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites or services.

5. Security of Information

We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

Access to personal information is restricted to individuals who require it for legitimate business or editorial purposes.

While we strive to safeguard information, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users acknowledge that transmission of information over the internet carries inherent risks.

6. Retention of Information

Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. International Data Transfer

The Daystar News does not intentionally transfer personal information to entities located outside Bangladesh. If such transfer becomes necessary in the future, appropriate safeguards will be implemented in accordance with applicable laws.

8. User Rights

Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, subject to applicable legal and editorial obligations.

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our Services.

Any updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Information

All questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy should be addressed to:

Email: thedaystarnews@gmail.com
Website: https://www.thedaystarnews.com

11. Acceptance of Policy

By accessing or using the Services of The Daystar News, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Privacy Policy.