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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 9, 2026

1. Introduction

The Association of Cumilla Old Cadets (ACOC) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Register for events
  • Make donations or payments
  • Update your profile
  • Contact us through email or forms
  • Upload photos or memories

This information may include:

  • Full name (Cadet name)
  • Cadet number
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • House and intake information
  • Date of birth
  • Address (city, state, country, postal code)
  • Blood group
  • Occupation and workplace information
  • Payment information (processed securely through our payment gateway)
  • Profile pictures and photo memories

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of access

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Process event registrations and payments
  • Process donations and campaign contributions
  • Facilitate alumni networking through the directory
  • Send you important notifications about events, news, and updates
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send administrative information such as confirmations and invoices
  • Improve our website and services
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Verify your identity and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Alumni Directory: With your consent, certain information (name, cadet number, intake, house, email, phone) may be displayed in the alumni directory to facilitate networking among verified members.

4.2 Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Payment processing (SSLCommerz)
  • Cloud storage and hosting services
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

4.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

4.4 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4.5 With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
  • Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Secure payment processing through certified payment gateways

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information through your account settings at any time.

7.2 Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal information by contacting us. Please note that some information may need to be retained for legal or administrative purposes.

7.3 Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by updating your email preferences in your account settings.

7.4 Directory Visibility: You can choose to hide or show your information in the alumni directory through your profile settings.

7.5 Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for alumni who have completed their education at Cumilla Cadet College. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Bangladesh. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Association of Cumilla Old Cadets (ACOC)

Registered Address: Rupayan Millenium Square, Level 10, Bir Uttam Rafiqul Islam Avenue, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh

Email: info@acocbd.org

Phone: +880 1938 955955

By using the ACOC website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.