Privacy Policy

Baridhara Society is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its members, residents, visitors, and users of its website and digital services.

This Privacy Policy explains how Baridhara Society collects, uses, protects, and manages information provided through the Baridhara Society website, online services, membership applications, service requests, complaint forms, and other digital platforms operated by the Society.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on the service you use, we may collect information such as:

• Name and contact information
• Residential and mailing address
• Mobile number and email address
• Membership-related information
• Identification and ID card information
• Vehicle and vehicle-pass information
• Information submitted through complaints, support requests, or enquiries
• Information required for billing and payment-related services
• Information submitted through membership applications
• Information relating to authorized family members or emergency contacts
• Website usage and technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and access logs

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected by Baridhara Society may be used to:

• Process and manage Society membership
• Provide resident services
• Issue or manage ID cards and vehicle passes
• Maintain community security and access control
• Process service requests and complaints
• Communicate notices, circulars, events, and important Society information
• Manage billing, subscriptions, and payments
• Respond to enquiries and support requests
• Maintain accurate Society records
• Improve Society services and digital platforms
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests from authorities

3. Community Security

Baridhara Society operates security-related facilities and systems to help maintain a safe residential environment. These may include CCTV monitoring, controlled entry and exit systems, identification systems, security personnel, and related security technologies.

Security information may be recorded, stored, reviewed, and used for legitimate security, safety, incident investigation, and administrative purposes.

4. Information Sharing

Baridhara Society does not sell or rent members' or residents' personal information.

Information may be shared where reasonably necessary with authorized Society officials and employees, service providers supporting Society operations, security personnel, relevant government or law-enforcement authorities where required or permitted by law, or where necessary to protect safety, security, rights, or property.

5. Data Security

Baridhara Society takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.

However, no electronic transmission, database, or online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for membership administration, financial records, security purposes, legal obligations, dispute resolution, historical Society records, or other legitimate operational purposes.

7. Third-Party Services

The website or digital services may use third-party technologies or service providers for hosting, payment processing, communication, analytics, security, or other operational purposes.

8. Cookies and Website Technologies

The website may use cookies or similar technologies to maintain functionality, improve user experience, remember preferences, and understand website usage. Users may control cookies through their browser settings.

9. Links to Other Websites

The Baridhara Society website may contain links to external websites or services. Baridhara Society is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites.

10. Children's Information

The Society's online services are primarily intended for residents, members, applicants, and other authorized users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for purposes unrelated to legitimate Society services.

11. Your Information

Members and authorized users may contact the Society office regarding their personal information, membership records, or information submitted through Society services. Requests may be subject to verification and applicable legal or administrative requirements.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Baridhara Society may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in Society services, technology, legal requirements, or operational practices. The updated version will be published on this page with the revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

Last Updated: 14 August 2026