Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Tamzidul Islam ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information in connection with our Vice President campaign communications for the Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) election.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and professional affiliation as publicly available through BIP membership records
• Professional Information: BIP membership status and publicly available professional details
• Communication Data: Records of emails sent and received, including open rates and engagement metrics

2. How We Collect Information

We obtain information through the following means:

• Publicly available BIP member directory (https://www.bip.org.bd/member-search)
• Official BIP organizational records
• Direct communication and responses from recipients

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information solely for the following purposes:

• Sending campaign-related communications regarding the BIP Vice President election
• Responding to inquiries and feedback
• Complying with legal obligations and professional electoral requirements

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Legitimate Interest: Campaign communications to BIP members regarding organizational elections
• Public Information: Use of publicly available membership information from official BIP sources
• Consent: Where applicable, consent through your BIP membership and participation in organizational communications

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

• Email Service Provider: Mailgun (Sinch) for email delivery services, subject to their privacy policy
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights

We do not share your information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure email transmission protocols
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Compliance with email service provider security standards

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary:

• Campaign communications: Until the conclusion of the BIP election and any required follow-up period
• We will delete or anonymize data within 90 days after the election concludes unless legally required to retain it longer

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from campaign communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us directly
• Object: Object to processing of your information

9. Unsubscribe and Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving campaign communications at any time by:

• Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any campaign email
• Sending an email toinfo@tamzidul.com with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line
• Contacting us directly through the contact information below

We will process your opt-out request within 48 hours.

10. Cookies and Tracking

This website does not use cookies or tracking technologies. Email communications may include tracking pixels to measure delivery and engagement, which help us improve our communications. You may disable email tracking in your email client settings.

11. Third-Party Links

Our emails and website may contain links to third-party websites (such as BIP's official website). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored on servers located outside Bangladesh, including in the United States where our email service provider operates. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify recipients of material changes via email. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Tamzidul Islam
Email: tamzid02@gmail.com | info@tamzidul.com
Website: https://tamzidul.com
Campaign: Vice President (VP-II) Candidate
Organization: Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP)

16. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• Bangladesh data protection principles and best practices
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles for international best practices
• CAN-SPAM Act requirements for email communications
• Mailgun's Acceptable Use Policy requirements

17. Data Protection Officer

For data protection inquiries, please contact Tamzidul Islam at tamzid02@gmail.com.

Email Communications Notice: All emails sent from this campaign will include a clear unsubscribe mechanism in compliance with applicable laws and email service provider requirements. Each email will contain this privacy policy link and contact information.