1. Introduction
Welcome to Bangladesh Savers Network (BSN Foundation) (operating at https://bsnbd.org and through our mobile application BSN BD). We are dedicated to empowering citizens through cooperative socio-economic programs, vocational training, welfare initiatives, and transparent digital platforms.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, register as a member, make a donation, or use the BSN BD Android application.
2. Information We Collect
When you use our services or register an account, we may collect the following information:
- Personal Identification Details: Full name, mobile phone number, email address, date of birth, gender, blood group, religion, and father's / mother's names.
- Verification & Identification Documents: National Identity Card (NID) number, Birth Certificate number, or Passport details used solely for member verification and KYC compliance.
- Address & Geographic Data: Division, District, Upazila / Police Station, Union / Ward, and village/area for organizing regional network clusters.
- Profile Photos & Attachments: Profile pictures or supporting verification documents uploaded voluntarily by the user.
- Financial & Transaction Records: Records of membership fees, welfare donations, and wallet transactions. All online financial transactions are processed through authorized payment gateway partners (SSLCommerz) with 256-bit encryption. We never store credit card numbers, CVVs, or bank PINs on our servers.
3. Mobile Device Permissions (BSN BD Android App)
To provide seamless native functionality, our Android application (package: org.bsnbd.app) may request the following permissions:
- INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Required to establish secure HTTPS communication with the BSN platform and detect offline states.
- CAMERA (Optional): Required only when you take a photo directly through the app to set your profile picture or capture verification documents.
- STORAGE / READ_MEDIA_IMAGES: Used only when you select an existing image or document from your gallery, or when saving downloaded PDF membership documents to your device.
Note on Permissions: We do not access your contacts, SMS, location, microphone, or background device sensors.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information strictly for legitimate organizational purposes:
- To create and manage your secure BSN membership account and profile.
- To organize community development, vocational training sessions, and welfare assistance.
- To issue official membership cards, PDF resumes, and transaction receipts.
- To process donations and membership validity renewals securely.
- To communicate important organizational notices, news updates, and account alerts.
5. Data Security & Storage
We implement industry-standard security protocols including 256-bit SSL encryption, secure hashed passwords, role-based administrative access controls, and regular database backups to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
6. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to commercial third parties or advertisers. Information is only shared under the following limited circumstances:
- Payment Processors: With certified payment gateways (e.g., SSLCommerz, bKash, Nagad) to execute financial transactions securely.
- Legal Compliance: When required by the applicable laws of Bangladesh or a court order to protect legal rights and safety.
7. User Rights & Data Deletion
Every registered member has the right to access, update, or correct their personal profile information anytime through the BSN member portal.
If you wish to delete your account or request the removal of your personal information, you may submit a request by contacting us at support@bsnbd.org.
8. Child Safety Standards & CSAE Prevention Policy
Bangladesh Savers Network (BSN BD) maintains zero tolerance for any form of child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSAE) and child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
- Zero Tolerance: The creation, dissemination, facilitation, or promotion of child sexual abuse material or child exploitation of any kind is strictly prohibited across all BSN services, mobile applications, and online portals.
- Immediate Enforcement: Any user account found engaging in, facilitating, or sharing abusive or exploitative material involving minors will be immediately terminated and permanently banned from the platform.
- Reporting to Law Enforcement: In accordance with national and international child protection laws, BSN BD reports incidents of suspected child sexual abuse material or exploitation directly to relevant regional and national law enforcement agencies.
- Reporting Concerns: Users can report child safety concerns, violations, or inappropriate activities at any time by contacting our dedicated compliance team directly at support@bsnbd.org.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological changes, legal compliance, or organizational policies. Any revisions will be published immediately on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: