Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 01, 2026, Updated: November 08, 2026

Campus Journal is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of its readers, visitors, writers, correspondents, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains what kind of information we may collect, why we collect it, how we use and store it, and how users can control their information.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the following:

Campus Journal's main website and all its subsidiary pages.
News, articles, images, videos, and other content published through the website.
Newsletters, reader feedback, surveys, and other interactive services on the website.
Campus Journal’s official social media activities where user personal information is collected or used.

This policy does not apply to the activities of any unauthorized websites, pages, or groups operated using the name, identity, or logo of Campus Journal.

2. Information We Collect

Various types of information may be collected from users while using the website. These include:

Personally Identifiable Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other identification information provided by the user.
Communication Information: Information provided during newsletter subscriptions, feedback, complaints, suggestions, and communications.
Usage Information: Which news or articles have been read, which pages have been visited, and user activity on the website.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and website usage session information.
Other Information: Information provided by users while participating in surveys, contests, comments, reader feedback, or other activities.

We endeavor to collect only the information necessary for operating the website, providing reader services, and related legitimate purposes.

3. How Information Is Collected

Campus Journal may collect user information in various ways, such as:

When visiting the website and reading news.
When subscribing to newsletters or mailing lists.
When participating in reader feedback, surveys, or contests.
When sending messages or complaints through the contact form.
When using comments or other interactive features.
Through cookies and similar technologies.
Through third-party analytics and advertising services, if integrated into the website.

4. Purpose of Using Collected Information

We may use the collected information for the following purposes:

Delivering news, articles, and other content of the website to readers.
Improving user experience and displaying relevant content according to reader interests.
Improving the website’s operations, security, and technical capabilities.
Receiving reader feedback, complaints, and suggestions and taking necessary actions.
Sending newsletters, news updates, and important notices.
Analyzing website readership, popular content, and user behavior.
Conducting advertising and promotional activities.
Preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and other malicious activities.
Complying with applicable laws and legal obligations.

We strive to use the collected information only for purposes compatible with those for which it was collected.

5. Privacy and Disclosure of Personal Information

Campus Journal does not sell, rent, or transfer users' personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

However, necessary information may be shared with third parties under the following circumstances:

With technology and service provider organizations engaged in website operation and maintenance.
With organizations assisting in website security, analysis, and functional improvements.
With advertising and promotional service providers, as required and subject to applicable terms.
Upon lawful requests from law enforcement agencies or relevant authorities.
As necessary to investigate and prevent fraud, crime, security risks, or unauthorized activities.
To protect the legal rights and interests of Campus Journal.

Efforts will be made to limit the amount of shared information to what is strictly necessary in such cases.

6. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies and similar technologies may be used on the Campus Journal website to enhance user experience.

Benefits that can be obtained through cookies include:

Remembering user preferences and settings.
Properly operating various features of the website.
Analyzing patterns of website usage by readers.
Assisting in displaying relevant advertisements.

Users may control or disable cookies through their browser settings if they wish. However, disabling cookies may cause certain features of the website to not function properly.

Campus Journal may not have direct control over third-party cookies. In such cases, the respective organization's own privacy policy will apply.

7. Third-Party Advertisements

Advertisements from various advertisers or ad networks may be displayed on the Campus Journal website. Third-party advertisers do not collect browsing-related information through cookies, ad tags, or similar technologies except as governed by their own practices.

Third-party advertisements and their information collection and usage activities will be governed by their own privacy policies.
Campus Journal is not liable for the content, quality of products, or services of third-party advertisements.

8. Third-Party Websites and Links

Various news articles, stories, or advertisements on our website may contain links to other websites.
When a user clicks on these links and visits another website, that website's own privacy policy and terms of use will apply.
Campus Journal shall not be directly responsible for information provided by users, data collection, data storage, or data security on third-party websites.

9. Data Analytics and User Behavior Tracking

Various technical and analytical services may be used to analyze website readership, popular news, visitor locations, devices used, and other usage-related information.
This information helps us improve content quality, understand reader interests, and enhance website performance.
If third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics are used, the privacy policies and terms of use of the respective service providers will apply.

10. Communication with Readers

Campus Journal may communicate via email, phone, or other means based on the contact information provided by the user when necessary.

Purposes of communication may include:

Sending newsletters and news updates.
Responding to user questions, complaints, or suggestions.
Informing about surveys, contests, or special activities.
Notifying important changes or notices regarding the website.

Users can choose to stop receiving promotional emails.

11. Data Security

Campus Journal takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect users' personal information from risks of unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting information over the internet is 100% secure. Therefore, absolute security of information cannot be guaranteed.

12. Retention Period of Information

Users' personal information may be retained for as long as necessary.

The retention period will depend on:

The purpose of collecting the information.
The status of the user's account or subscription activity.
Operational and security requirements of the website.
Applicable laws and legal obligations.

Information that is no longer needed may be deleted or securely deactivated within a reasonable timeframe.

13. User Rights to Access, Correct, and Delete Information

Users have the right to inquire about their personal information, correct inaccurate information, or request deletion of data where applicable.

To do so, users must contact Campus Journal.
Upon receiving a deletion request, necessary steps will be taken within a reasonable timeframe after verification.

However, certain information may be retained due to legal obligations, security, dispute resolution, or other legitimate reasons.

14. Opportunity to Opt-Out of Newsletters and Promotional Messages

If users no longer wish to receive newsletters or promotional emails from Campus Journal, they can use the unsubscribe option located at the bottom of the respective emails. If necessary, requests to stop newsletters or promotional messages can also be made by contacting us. However, critical service or security-related notifications from the website may continue to be sent.

15. Children and Minor Users' Information

Campus Journal publishes various news and educational content for student and young readers.

However, parental awareness and necessary supervision are expected when minor users provide personal information.

We endeavor to avoid collecting unnecessary personal information from minors.

16. Changes to the Privacy Policy

Campus Journal reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes to the policy will be published on the website.

Users are advised to review this page regularly to stay informed about how their personal information is being collected, used, and stored.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy and the information-related relationship between Campus Journal and users shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and regulations of Bangladesh.

Any disputes arising in connection with this policy shall be resolved in accordance with the laws of Bangladesh.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, personal information collection, use, correction, storage, or deletion, please contact Campus Journal.