Legal & Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date : 01/10/2024

ANZ Technologies and Sourcing Limited (ANZTSL) (“ANZTSL”, “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us by our clients, partners, website visitors, and other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard personal information in the course of our business operations.

By accessing or using our website, services, or by communicating with us through any channel, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Applicability and Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by ANZ Technologies and Sourcing Limited through:

  • Our official website and any pages linking to this Privacy Policy
  • Email, telephone, and other electronic communications
  • Online and offline business interactions with clients, prospects, vendors, and partners
  • Services, software solutions, and consultancy offerings provided by the Company

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that may be linked from our website. ANZTSL is not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties.

2. Legal Basis and Regulatory Compliance (Bangladesh)

This Privacy Policy has been developed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, including but not limited to:

  • The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act, 2006 (as amended)
  • The Digital Security Act, 2018
  • Relevant rules, notifications, and regulatory guidelines issued by competent authorities

Where appropriate, ANZTSL also follows internationally accepted data protection principles, including transparency, accountability, data minimization, purpose limitation, and security.

This document constitutes an electronic record and does not require physical or digital signatures.

3. Categories of Information We Collect

3.1 Information Provided Directly by You

We may collect personal and business-related information when you:

  • Submit inquiries or contact forms
  • Request quotations, proposals, or service information
  • Enter into contractual or pre-contractual discussions
  • Communicate with us via email, telephone, or social media
  • Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications

Such information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Name and professional designation
  • Company or organization name
  • Email address and telephone number
  • Business or mailing address
  • Project requirements, technical details, or correspondence

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device and operating system information
  • Referral URLs and access timestamps
  • Pages viewed and interaction data
  • Approximate geographic location

This information is collected through cookies, log files, and analytics tools for operational, analytical, and security purposes.

3.3 Information Obtained from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party sources such as business partners, referral associates, or social media platforms, where you have provided consent or where such sharing is legally permitted.

4. Purpose of Collection and Use of Information

ANZTSL uses personal information strictly for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries and providing requested services
  • Preparing proposals, agreements, and project documentation
  • Managing client relationships and project communications
  • Improving our website, services, and operational efficiency
  • Sending service-related notices, updates, or marketing communications (subject to opt-out options)
  • Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
  • Protecting against fraud, unauthorized access, or misuse

ANZTSL does not sell, lease, or trade personal information to third parties for commercial or advertising purposes.

5. Lawful Grounds for Processing

Personal information is collected and processed based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

  • Consent provided by the data subject
  • Necessity for performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
  • Compliance with applicable legal obligations
  • Legitimate business interests, provided such interests do not override the rights and freedoms of the data subject

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality, analyze usage patterns, and enhance user experience. Cookies do not ordinarily contain personally identifiable information.

You may configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the website.

7. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

We may disclose personal information only under the following circumstances:

  • To authorized employees or internal teams on a need-to-know basis
  • To trusted third-party service providers or vendors bound by confidentiality obligations
  • To government authorities, regulators, or law enforcement agencies when required by applicable law
  • To protect the rights, property, safety, or legal interests of the Company, its clients, or stakeholders

Any third party receiving personal information is required to process such information securely and solely for the intended purpose.

8. Data Security Measures

ANZTSL implements reasonable and appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include secure infrastructure, access controls, firewalls, and internal data protection procedures.

While we take all reasonable steps to safeguard information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

9. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required under applicable laws and contractual obligations. Upon expiry of the retention period, data is securely deleted, anonymized, or archived.

10. Rights of Data Subjects

Subject to applicable laws of Bangladesh, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information held by the Company
  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of personal information, where legally permissible
  • Withdraw consent for marketing or promotional communications

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below. The Company will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

11. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to external websites or services operated by third parties. ANZTSL does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. Users are advised to review the privacy policies of those websites independently.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Company’s website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of eighteen (18). ANZTSL does not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If such information is identified, appropriate steps will be taken to delete it promptly.

13. Amendments to This Privacy Policy

ANZTSL reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website or services following such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

15. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the Company’s data protection practices, please contact:

ANZ Technologies and Sourcing Limited
Concept Tower, Suite 342, Level-3
68–69 Green Road, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh
Email: support@anztsl.com