Privacy Policy

Dhaka Sydney Insider
Effective Date: 26 March 2026

1. Introduction

Dhaka Sydney Insider (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a responsible and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://dhakasydneyinsider.com/.

We operate as a Sydney-based online news and community platform connecting Australia and Bangladesh.


2. Compliance with Australian Law

We aim to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), which govern how personal information is handled in Australia. (ACMA)


3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name and contact details (email, phone number)
  • IP address and device information
  • Comments, feedback, or submissions
  • Social media interaction data
  • Newsletter subscription details

Personal information refers to any data that can identify an individual. (Wikipedia)


4. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • Website forms (contact, subscription, comments)
  • Cookies and analytics tools
  • Direct communication (email, social media)
  • Publicly available sources (for journalism purposes)

5. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect and use your information to:

  • Provide news and community content
  • Respond to inquiries and feedback
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send newsletters or updates (with consent)
  • Maintain journalistic integrity and reporting

6. Use and Disclosure of Information

We may use or disclose your personal information:

  • To service providers (hosting, analytics, email tools)
  • When required by law
  • For journalistic and public interest reporting
  • With your consent

We do not sell personal information to third parties.


7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand user behavior
  • Improve website performance
  • Personalize user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.


8. Overseas Disclosure

As a digital platform, some data may be stored or processed outside Australia (e.g., cloud services). We take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected.


9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

However, no online system is 100% secure.


10. Access and Correction

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data

To do so, please contact us using the details below.


11. Complaints

If you believe your privacy has been breached, you may contact us.

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). (OAIC)


12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.


13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page.


14. Contact Us

Dhaka Sydney Insider
Email: [Insert Email]
Location: Sydney, Australia


15. Media & Editorial Responsibility

As a news platform, we respect individual privacy while balancing the public interest in journalism. We aim to follow ethical media standards when publishing information. (ABC News)


16. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our data practices.


Last Updated: March 2026