privacy
policy

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we may collect the following categories of information:

personal information
depending on the services you use, we may collect information including:

• full name, email address, phone number, and date of birth
• country of residence and educational institution
• membership id and profile photograph (if voluntarily provided)
• emergency contact information (when required for specific events or programs)

account information
when you create an account, we may collect:

• username, encrypted password, login history, and account preferences

passwords are stored in a secure, encrypted or hashed format. we do not store passwords in plain text.

application information
if you apply for membership, volunteer roles, leadership positions, scholarships, or programs, we may collect:

• application responses, resume or cv, portfolio links, supporting documents, interview evaluations, and participation history

payment information
if fees or donations are accepted, we may collect payment-related information necessary to process transactions. we do not intentionally store complete payment card information on our servers unless required for a specific service and protected using appropriate security measures.

technical information
when you use our services, we may automatically collect:

• ip address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• pages visited, date and time of access, referring website, and error logs
• cookies and similar technologies

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we use personal information to:

• process membership applications and manage member accounts
• verify identity and provide access to the membership portal
• organize events and programs, and communicate important updates
• improve our services, respond to inquiries, and provide technical support
• maintain security, prevent fraud and abuse, and conduct internal reporting/analytics
• comply with legal obligations

we may also use information to recognize member achievements, participation, certifications, and leadership roles.

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where applicable, we process personal information because:

• you have provided your consent
• processing is necessary to provide requested services or fulfill organizational obligations
• processing is required by law
• processing supports our legitimate interests in operating and improving amaze consortium, provided those interests do not override your rights

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our website and services may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• keep users signed in and remember preferences
• improve website functionality and analyze traffic
• enhance overall user experience

you may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not function properly.

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we do not sell your personal information. we may share information only when necessary with:

• service providers assisting in operating our services, payment processors, and technology providers
• event partners (only when necessary) and legal authorities where required by law
• successor organizations in the event of a merger, restructuring, or transfer of organizational operations

all third parties are expected to protect your information appropriately.

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certain information may be publicly displayed with your permission or as part of your participation in amaze consortium, including your name, membership status, leadership position, awards, certifications, event participation, publications, and competition results. you may request corrections where appropriate.

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we retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, maintain membership records, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. when information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it where reasonably practicable.

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we implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

while we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information
• request restriction of processing or object to certain processing activities
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• request a copy of your personal information where applicable

requests may be subject to legal or operational limitations.

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our services may be available to individuals under the age of 18 where permitted. where required by applicable law, users under the applicable age must obtain permission from a parent or legal guardian before providing personal information. we do not knowingly collect personal information in violation of applicable child privacy laws.

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if you access our services from outside bangladesh, your information may be transferred to and processed in bangladesh or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. by using our services, you consent to such transfers where permitted by applicable law.

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our services may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. we are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party services. users should review the privacy policies of those services separately.

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we may update this privacy policy periodically. when significant changes are made, we will update the effective date and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. your continued use of the services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated privacy policy.

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if you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please contact amaze consortium using the official contact information available on our website.