Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Probashi Desh (“Probashi Desh”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

Probashi Desh is a social networking platform designed to connect people, communities, and expatriates through social networking, user-generated content, and community services. The platform enables users to create personal profiles, connect with others, share posts, photos, videos, and reels, participate in discussions, discover community information, and access various expatriate-related services including visa guidance, passport information, embassy details, travel information, emergency assistance resources, job-related information, and other community services.

This Privacy Policy explains how Probashi Desh collects, uses, stores, protects, shares, and processes your personal information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services.

Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and maintaining your trust while providing a secure social networking experience.

By downloading, installing, accessing, registering for, or using Probashi Desh, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue using our services.

The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions unless otherwise defined herein.

2. Information We Collect

To provide our services, improve user experience, maintain platform security, and comply with legal obligations, we collect different categories of information depending on how you interact with the application.

2.1 Personal Information

When you register or update your account, we may collect information including:

• Full Name
• Username
• Mobile Phone Number
• Email Address
• Password (securely encrypted)
• Google Account Information (when using Google Sign-In)
• Profile Photo
• Cover Photo
• Biography (Bio)
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Profession
• Work Information
• Country
• State
• City
• Address
• Website
• Social Links
• Language Preferences
• Other profile information voluntarily provided by you

Providing certain information is optional, while other information may be required to create or maintain your account.

2.2 Registration and Authentication Information

To securely create and protect your account, we may collect:

• Registration Method (Phone, Email, or Google)
• Phone Verification Information
• Email Verification Information
• Google Authentication Information
• One-Time Password (OTP) verification data
• Login History
• Authentication Tokens
• JWT Access Tokens
• Refresh Tokens
• Session Information
• Device Authentication Information

These authentication mechanisms help us prevent unauthorized access and improve account security.

2.3 User Generated Content (UGC)

Probashi Desh is a social networking platform that allows users to create and share content.

Content you voluntarily publish may include:

• Text Posts
• Photos
• Videos
• Reels
• Comments
• Replies
• Reactions
• Likes
• Saved Posts
• Shared Posts
• Community Discussions
• Public Profile Information
• Verification Requests
• Reports
• Other information you choose to submit

Content shared by you may become visible to other users depending on your privacy settings and the nature of the content.

2.4 Social Features

To provide our social networking services, we collect information relating to your interactions within the platform, including:

• Followers
• Following
• Follow Requests
• Blocked Users
• Reported Users
• Reported Content
• Saved Posts
• Liked Posts
• Search History
• User Mentions
• Profile Visits (where applicable)
• Community Participation
• Content Engagement
• Notification Preferences

2.5 Profile Information

Your profile may include information such as:

• Name
• Username
• Profile Picture
• Cover Photo
• Bio
• Profession
• Work Type
• Country
• City
• Website
• Social Links
• Verification Badge (where applicable)

Some profile information may be publicly visible depending on your privacy settings.

2.6 Photos, Videos and Reels

When you upload media to Probashi Desh, we may collect and store:

• Images
• Videos
• Reels
• Captions
• Hashtags
• Tags
• Media Metadata
• Upload Date
• Content Visibility Settings

Uploaded content is stored to provide the social networking features of the platform and is shared only according to your selected privacy settings.

2.7 Location Information

With your permission, Probashi Desh may collect location information including:

• Precise GPS Location
• Approximate Location
• Country
• State
• City
• Area
• Latitude
• Longitude

Location information helps us:

• Improve local recommendations
• Display nearby community information
• Provide location-based services
• Improve search accuracy
• Enhance emergency-related services
• Improve travel guidance
• Personalize relevant content

Location access is optional and can be disabled through your device settings at any time.

2.8 Device Information

To maintain security and improve platform performance, we may collect:

• Device ID
• Android ID
• Device Name
• Device Brand
• Device Model
• Operating System Version
• Application Version
• IP Address
• Device Language
• Time Zone
• Network Information
• Wi-Fi Information
• Mobile Carrier
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) Token

This information is used for authentication, notification delivery, fraud prevention, device management, security monitoring, and troubleshooting.

2.9 Login Device Information

For account security, we maintain records of login devices, including:

• Device Identifier
• Login Time
• Last Login Time
• Last Activity
• Login Status
• Session Status
• IP Address
• Device Information

These records help us detect suspicious activities, manage active sessions, and allow users to securely manage their logged-in devices.

2.10 Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically while using the Service.

Usage Data may include:

• Device Internet Protocol (IP) Address
• Browser Type
• Browser Version
• Mobile Device Type
• Mobile Operating System
• Device Identifiers
• Pages or Screens Visited
• Time and Date of Access
• Time Spent on Features
• Search Activity
• Feature Usage
• Diagnostic Data
• Crash Reports
• Performance Logs
• Interaction Data

This information helps us understand how users interact with Probashi Desh and allows us to improve performance, reliability, and user experience.

3. Purpose of Collecting Information

We collect and process your information for legitimate business and operational purposes, including but not limited to:

• Creating and managing your account.
• Verifying your identity.
• Authenticating users through Phone, Email, or Google Sign-In.
• Delivering social networking features.
• Displaying your public profile.
• Allowing you to publish posts, photos, videos, and reels.
• Enabling followers and community interactions.
• Delivering push notifications.
• Providing personalized content recommendations.
• Improving search functionality.
• Enhancing community services.
• Detecting spam, fraud, and abusive activities.
• Monitoring account security.
• Managing login sessions.
• Responding to customer support requests.
• Improving application performance.
• Performing analytics.
• Complying with applicable legal obligations.
• Protecting the safety, integrity, and reliability of our platform.

4. Sharing of Information

The information that we collect is retained by Probashi Desh (https://probashidesh.com) and is used solely for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your personal information and processing it responsibly in accordance with applicable laws and this Privacy Policy.

Probashi Desh respects your privacy and does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your information may only be shared in the limited circumstances described in this Privacy Policy, including when necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, protect user safety, or operate the platform through trusted service providers.

With Other Users

Information that you intentionally publish may be visible to other users based on your selected privacy settings.

This may include:

• Profile Information
• Username
• Profile Photo
• Cover Photo
• Public Posts
• Photos
• Videos
• Reels
• Comments
• Likes
• Shares
• Community Activity

With Trusted Service Providers

We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating our platform.

These providers may assist with:

• Authentication
• Cloud Hosting
• Push Notifications
• Analytics
• Advertising
• Location Services
• Payment Processing
• Security Monitoring
• Fraud Prevention

These providers are contractually or legally required to use your information only for providing services to Probashi Desh.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required to:

• Comply with applicable laws.
• Respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
• Protect the rights and safety of users.
• Investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
• Enforce our Terms and Community Guidelines.

5. Third-Party Services and Libraries

Probashi Desh uses trusted third-party services and Android libraries to improve functionality, security, performance, authentication, notifications, analytics, advertising, payments, and overall user experience.

The following services may collect or process information in accordance with their own Privacy Policies.

• Google Play Services Privacy Policy

  Core Google services required for Android functionality.

• Firebase Analytics Privacy Policy

  Application analytics, performance insights, and usage statistics.

• Firebase Authentication Privacy Policy

  Secure user authentication and Google Sign-In.

• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) Privacy Policy

  Push notifications and important account alerts.

• Firebase In-App Messaging Privacy Policy

  Displaying important announcements and messages inside the application.

• Google Identity Services (Google Sign-In) Privacy Policy

  Secure Google account authentication.

• Android Credentials API Privacy Policy

  Secure credential management and sign-in experience.

• Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) Privacy Policy

  Displaying advertisements and measuring advertising performance.

• Google Play Billing Privacy Policy

  Processing secure in-app purchases. Google Play Billing securely handles all payment transactions. Probashi Desh does not collect or store your payment card information.

• Google Location Services Privacy Policy

  Location-based recommendations and community services.

• Google Play App Update API Privacy Policy

  Providing secure in-app application updates.

• Android Support Libraries

  Purpose: These libraries improve application performance, networking, image loading, animations, charts, media viewing, user interface, and overall user experience. These libraries generally operate within the application and do not collect personal information on behalf of Probashi Desh.

Android Support Libraries examples include:

• Volley
• Glide
• Picasso
• Lottie
• PhotoView
• CircleImageView
• ImageSlideshow
• MPAndroidChart
• AndroidX Libraries
• GridLayout

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small pieces of data commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers.

The Probashi Desh mobile application does not explicitly use browser cookies.

However, certain third-party services integrated into the application may use cookies, advertising identifiers, SDK identifiers, or similar technologies to improve their own services, provide analytics, measure advertising effectiveness, and enhance user experience.

You may choose to disable certain identifiers or permissions through your device settings; however, doing so may limit some functionality of the application.

7. Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party companies or individuals to:

• Host our infrastructure.
• Deliver push notifications.
• Process authentication.
• Provide analytics.
• Display advertisements.
• Process in-app purchases.
• Improve application security.
• Detect abuse and fraud.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting.

These service providers are authorized to access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

8. Advertising

Probashi Desh uses Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) to display advertisements.

AdMob may collect limited device identifiers, advertising identifiers, and technical information to display relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.

You can manage your advertising preferences through your Google Account and Android device settings.

9. In-App Purchases

Probashi Desh offers certain premium digital products and features through Google Play Billing.

All purchases are securely processed by Google Play.

We do not collect, process, or store your payment card details.

Google’s payment processing is governed by Google’s own Privacy Policy and Payment Terms.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your personal information.

Security measures include:

• Encrypted password storage.
• Secure authentication.
• JWT-based authorization.
• Session management.
• Device verification.
• Activity logging.
• Access controls.
• Fraud monitoring.
• Abuse prevention.
• Secure server infrastructure.

Although we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Fraud Prevention and Spam Detection

To protect users and maintain platform integrity, Probashi Desh may monitor activities to detect:

• Fake accounts.
• Spam.
• Automated behavior.
• Unauthorized access.
• Account abuse.
• Policy violations.
• Security threats.
• Suspicious login attempts.

Appropriate actions may include additional verification, temporary restrictions, suspension, or permanent account removal where permitted by applicable policies and laws.

12. Data Retention

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

• Provide our services.
• Maintain platform security.
• Resolve disputes.
• Enforce our Terms.
• Prevent fraud.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and legal requirements.

13. Links to Other Sites

The Probashi Desh application primarily provides content and services within the app. If, in the future, the Service includes links to third-party websites or external services, those websites will operate under their own Privacy Policies. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of any third-party websites or services that are not owned or operated by Probashi Desh.

14. Children's Privacy

Probashi Desh is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If we become aware that a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, we will promptly remove such information from our active systems.

15. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Update your profile.
• Restrict certain processing activities.
• Object to processing where permitted.
• Withdraw consent where applicable.
• Request deletion of your account.
• Receive information about how your data is processed.

Identity verification may be required before fulfilling certain requests.

16. Data Deletion Right

You have the right to request deletion of your Probashi Desh account and associated personal information.

Users can initiate account deletion directly through the Account Deletion feature available within the application.

If you are unable to access your account, you may also submit a deletion request by contacting us at:

Please include sufficient account information (such as your registered phone number, email address, or username) to help us verify your identity.

Once your identity has been verified:

• Your account will be scheduled for deletion.
• Active login sessions will be revoked.
• Authentication tokens will be invalidated.
• Registered devices may be disconnected.
• Push notification tokens may be removed.
• Personal profile information will be removed from our active systems.

Certain information may be retained where required for:

• Legal compliance.
• Fraud prevention.
• Security investigations.
• Dispute resolution.
• Enforcement of legal obligations.

17. International Users

Probashi Desh may be accessed from different countries around the world.

By using our services, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in countries where our servers or trusted service providers operate, subject to applicable legal protections.

18. Your Consent

By downloading, registering for, accessing, or using Probashi Desh, you consent to the collection, use, storage, and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue using the Service.

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, we will update the Last Updated date shown at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.

Where required, we may also notify users through the application or other appropriate communication methods.

Your continued use of Probashi Desh after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

20. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to legitimate privacy-related inquiries as promptly as possible.