Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About EcoBangla
EcoBangla is an environmental news and sustainability platform that provides users with comprehensive coverage of climate change, renewable energy, green technologies, and environmental solutions. Our application allows users to read articles, save favorite content, track reading progress, participate in community polls, and earn eco-levels based on their engagement.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information: When you create an account using Google Sign-In or email authentication, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture (if provided by Google). This information is used solely to create and manage your user account.
Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our platform, including articles you read, articles you save, poll responses, and your progress through eco-levels. This data helps us personalize your experience and improve our services.
Google OAuth Scopes: When you sign in with Google, we request access to your basic profile information (name, email, profile picture). We do not access or store any other Google account data, including your contacts, calendar, or documents.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following specific purposes:
- Account Management: To create and manage your user account, authenticate your login sessions, and provide personalized features
- Content Personalization: To show you saved articles, track your reading history, and recommend relevant environmental content
- Community Features: To enable participation in polls, display your eco-level progress, and facilitate community engagement
- Communication: To send important account notifications and platform updates (you can opt-out of non-essential emails)
- Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve our content recommendations, and develop new features
- Security: To protect your account and prevent fraudulent activities
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Your data is used exclusively to provide and improve the EcoBangla platform experience.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy or as required by law.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and personalize content.
6. Third-Party Services
Google OAuth Authentication: We use Google OAuth 2.0 for secure user authentication. When you sign in with Google, your authentication is handled directly by Google's secure servers. We only receive the basic profile information you authorize (name, email, profile picture). You can revoke EcoBangla's access to your Google account at any time through your Google Account settings.
Supabase Authentication Service: We use Supabase as our backend-as-a-service provider for user authentication and data storage. Supabase complies with industry-standard security practices and data protection regulations. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform. This helps us improve our content and user experience. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking through your browser settings.
External Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Access and Update: You can access and update your profile information at any time through your account settings on EcoBangla.
Account Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at ecobangla@proton.me. We will process your request within 30 days.
Revoke Google Access: You can revoke EcoBangla's access to your Google account at any time by visiting your Google Account permissions page at https://myaccount.google.com/permissions
Data Export: You can request a copy of your data by contacting us. We will provide your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt-out of non-essential emails through your account settings or by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, how we handle your data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: ecobangla@proton.me
Website: https://www.ecobangla.org
We are committed to protecting your privacy and will respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.