1. Our Commitment to Privacy
Aspect Trust (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our beneficiaries, donors, volunteers, and partners. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information, in line with our core values of Transparency, Integrity, and Inclusion. This policy applies to all information collected through our programs, services, and digital platforms.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to design, implement, and monitor our programs effectively. The types of information we may collect include:
2.1 Personal Identification Information: Name, age, gender, national ID number, contact information (address, phone number, email).
2.2 Demographic Information: Household size, income level, occupation, community details, and status (e.g., widow, orphan, person with a disability) to determine program eligibility.
2.3 Financial Information: Bank account details, transaction history, and business information for participants in our Microfinance, Earned Wage Access (EWA), and Agriculture Finance programs.
2.4 Health Information: Medical history, health status, and other sensitive data for participants in our Health Credit Program, mobile clinics, nutrition support, and mental health services.
2.5 Educational and Professional Information: Schooling history, skills, and employment details for participants in our Education Support, Child Sponsorship, and Vocational Training programs.
2.6 Legal Information: Case details related to domestic violence, labor rights, or child protection for beneficiaries of our Legal Aid services.
2.7 Digital and Usage Information: Information related to your use of our digital platforms, help desks, or AI-powered tools for service delivery and program improvement.
2.8 Volunteer Information: Application details, skills, and performance data for individuals in our Volunteer Program.
Stories and Media: Testimonials, photos, and videos of our work, collected with your consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes, rooted in our mission to serve marginalized communities:
3.1 To Provide and Manage Services: To register you in programs, disburse loans, provide healthcare, offer legal aid, deliver emergency relief, and manage sponsorships.
3.2 For Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and information about our programs and impact.
For Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research: To measure our impact, improve our programs, and generate anonymized data for our publications and reports, upholding our commitment to evidence-based strategies.
3.3 To Manage Our Operations: For financial accounting, managing our volunteer network, and complying with legal and regulatory requirements under the Social Welfare Act.
3.4 For Fundraising and Outreach: To share success stories (with consent) and demonstrate our impact to donors and partners.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
4.1 With Service Delivery Partners: With trusted partners, such as banks for microfinance, healthcare providers for clinics, or government agencies for coordinated relief efforts, strictly for the purpose of delivering the intended service.
4.2 With Third-Party Service Providers: With vendors who provide technical support for our digital platforms, such as our Earned Wage Access (EWA) or future AI-based systems, under strict confidentiality agreements.
4.3 For Legal and Compliance Reasons: When required by law, court order, or to comply with our obligations as a registered non-profit in Bangladesh.
4.4 With Your Explicit Consent: For any other purpose, we will obtain your explicit consent before sharing your information.
4.5 Anonymized and Aggregated Data: We may share non-personally identifiable, aggregated data for research, public reporting, and partnership development.
5. Data Security
We are committed to ensuring your information is secure. We use a combination of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We place special emphasis on protecting sensitive information related to health, legal status, and children.
6. Children’s Privacy
We have a special responsibility to protect the information of children participating in our Education, Child Welfare, and Orphanage Support programs. We collect information about children only with the express consent of a parent or legal guardian and for the sole purpose of providing necessary services like schooling, nutrition, and healthcare.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
7.1 Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
7.2 Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
7.3 Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal and operational retention needs.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our programs or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes.
9. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact Us.