This Privacy Policy explains how TipTop Kurigram ("we", "us", "our"), operating the website tiptopkurigram.com (the "Platform"), collects, uses, stores, and discloses information when you use our services.
By using the Platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
1. Who We Are
TipTop Kurigram is a digital service provider offering a local online platform for the people of the Kurigram region, including listings (buy/sell, house rent, used items), job and tuition information, local institution and place information, community posts ("citizen wall"), aggregated news and videos, and links to news and public information about the Kurigram region.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following:
Account & profile information you provide: name, mobile number, email, password (stored in encrypted form), profession, education, photos, and other profile details.
Information from third-party sign-in: if you choose to register or log in using Google, we receive basic profile information from Google such as your name, email address, profile picture, and Google account identifier.
Content you submit: listings, posts, comments, reactions, messages, reports, and uploaded images.
Transaction-related details you choose to enter (e.g., contact details for buy/sell, tuition, or jobs).
Usage data: pages visited, actions taken, interactions, search queries.
Device & technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and approximate location where permitted.
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 3).
3. Cookies, Tracking, and Third-Party Services
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Platform, keep you logged in, remember your preferences (such as language: Bengali/English), measure usage, improve performance, and show relevant content.
Essential cookies are required for the Platform to function.
Preference and analytics cookies help us understand usage and improve the service.
By continuing to use the Platform, or by accepting the cookie notice shown on the site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
We also use certain third-party services:
Google reCAPTCHA helps us protect our forms (such as login, registration, password reset, and contact) from spam and abuse. Your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Google Sign-In, if you choose to use it, lets you register or log in with your Google account; this is subject to Google's own privacy terms.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use information to: create and manage your account; display and operate your listings/posts; enable communication between users; provide and improve features; ensure safety and prevent abuse or fraud; personalize content and language; send service-related notices; and comply with legal obligations.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information:
With other users, only the information you choose to make public (e.g., a listing and its contact details).
With service providers who help us operate the Platform (e.g., hosting, analytics), under appropriate safeguards.
With law-enforcement authorities, courts, or government bodies when we are legally required to do so, or to cooperate with a lawful investigation. We may provide available data (such as account or activity records) in response to a valid legal request.
6. Third-Party Content and External Links
The Platform may display headlines, summaries, references, or videos relating to news and public information sourced from newspapers, TV channels, and social media about the Kurigram region. We do not claim ownership of such third-party content. Each item is provided with a link directing you to the original source, and full content remains the property of the original publisher. We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or content of external websites you reach through these links. If you are a rights-holder and believe content has been used improperly, contact us at [email protected] for removal (see also the Terms of Service takedown section).
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. Data Security and Limitations
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no online system is completely secure. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we cannot guarantee absolute security, and we are not liable for loss or unauthorized access arising despite reasonable safeguards. Please also see Section 9 on data loss.
9. Data Loss and Unavoidable Events
In the event of circumstances beyond our reasonable control — including server failures or crashes, cyber-attacks, power failures, natural disasters (such as floods), war, civil disturbance, or other force-majeure events — data may be lost, corrupted, or become temporarily or permanently unavailable. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any such loss, and we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability or complete data preservation. You are encouraged to keep your own copies of important information.
10. Your Choices and Rights
You may access and update your profile information from your account. You may request correction or deletion of your personal data by contacting [email protected], subject to legal and operational limits (for example, we may retain certain records where required by law).
11. Children
The Platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age required by applicable law to form a binding agreement without guardian consent. Do not use the Platform if you do not meet this requirement.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Platform means you accept the updated policy.
