Privacy Policy

Welcome to Bengali Herald (“BH,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy governs your access to and use of our digital platforms, print publications, mobile applications, software, RSS feeds, email newsletters, and related media services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this policy.

Global applicability & international data transfers

Bengali Herald operates as a global online news portal managed from the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States — including the European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, South Asia, or other international regions — you acknowledge that your personal data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other operational jurisdictions.

We process personal data in compliance with applicable cross-border regulations, including the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and applicable U.S. federal and state privacy statutes. Data may be disclosed pursuant to lawful requests by courts, law enforcement, or national security authorities under U.S. and applicable foreign laws.

Telecommunications, electronic communications & state mini-TCPA compliance

FCC & TCPA

Automated communications, push notifications, telemarketing calls, and SMS/MMS text alerts strictly comply with FCC regulations and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA, 47 U.S.C. § 227). We do not send automated commercial text messages or news alerts without prior express consent where required by law. Users may opt out of SMS messaging at any time by replying STOP.

State telemarketing & mini-TCPA statutes

Bengali Herald complies with all applicable U.S. state telemarketing laws, automatic dialing system statutes, and state “mini-TCPA” legislation across all 50 U.S. states and territories. This includes strict adherence to state-mandated calling time restrictions (such as prohibitions on telephonic sales calls or automated communications prior to 8:00 AM or after 8:00 PM local time), strict caps on daily call and automated messaging attempts on identical subject matters, absolute compliance with prior express written consent requirements for autodialed text messages or artificial voice transmissions, full respect for state-specific “Do-Not-Call” registries, and statutory notice-and-cure procedure periods prior to the initiation of legal proceedings.

CAN-SPAM & global anti-spam compliance

Email newsletters and commercial messaging strictly adhere to the CAN-SPAM Act (15 U.S.C. § 7701 et seq.) and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). Subscribers can opt out at any time using the “Unsubscribe” link in any email.

Data collection practices

Information collected

We collect personal information you provide directly (such as name, email, postal address, phone number, and billing details for paid subscriptions) and automatically (including IP addresses, device identifiers, geolocation data, browser type, and clickstream data).

Cookies, analytics & interest-based advertising

We use cookies, web beacons, and third-party analytics (such as Google Analytics) to customize visits, measure readership, and deliver interest-based advertising. Users may adjust browser settings to restrict cookies or opt out of targeted ad networks via standard industry tools (for example the NAI, DAA, or EDAA opt-out portals).

Your data privacy rights

Residents of specific jurisdictions — including California under the CCPA/CPRA, Europe under the GDPR, and states such as Florida, Virginia and Maryland — have rights to confirm processing, access, correct, delete, or opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information for targeted advertising. Contact info@bengaliherald.com to exercise these rights.