Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [14 August 2024]
Last Updated: [01 September 2025]

One Light Journal (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website onelight.com.bd or use our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, phone number (if you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Payment information (if applicable, for subscriptions or services)
  • Content you submit (comments, feedback, or articles)

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
  • Pages you visit, time spent on the site, referring URLs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Analytics data from Google Analytics or similar services
  • Social media profile information (if you interact via social platforms)

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for purposes such as:

  • Providing and improving our services and website
  • Sending newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (with your consent)
  • Responding to inquiries and feedback
  • Analyzing website usage to enhance user experience
  • Ensuring security and preventing fraudulent activity
  • Complying with legal requirements

3. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers – Web hosting, analytics, payment processors, and email marketing tools
  • Legal Authorities – If required by law or to protect our rights and users
  • Business Transfers – In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze site traffic
  • Improve performance and functionality

You can control cookies via your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.

7. Security of Your Information

We use reasonable security measures (SSL encryption, secure servers, access controls) to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Restrict or object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Your Email Address]

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

11. Contact Us

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

One Light Journal
 Website: https://onelight.com.bd
 Email: editor@onelight.com.bd
 Phone: +8801511 224336

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