Data Protection & Security Policy

At Banking Gurukul, GOLN (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we take data protection and security seriously. This policy explains the measures we implement to safeguard your personal information and ensure compliance with international data protection and cybersecurity regulations, including GDPR (EU/EEA), CCPA (California), LGPD (Brazil), CalOPPA, COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), and other applicable laws.

Effective Date: [10, January, 2024]
Last Updated: [13, September, 2025]

 

  1. Scope

This policy applies to all personal data collected through:

  • Our Website https://bankinggoln.com
  • Email communications (editor@bankinggoln.com, pr@bankinggoln.com, complaint@bankinggoln.com)
  • Social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google News)
  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Analytics and marketing tools (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel)

 

  1. Data Security Principles

We adhere to the following guiding principles:

  1. Confidentiality – Personal data is accessible only to authorised personnel.
  2. Integrity – Data is accurate, complete, and protected against alteration.
  3. Availability – Data is available to users when required, subject to safeguards.
  4. Accountability – We comply with all relevant laws and demonstrate our data protection practices transparently.

 

  1. Technical & Organisational Security Measures
  2. a) Technical Measures
  • Encryption: All data transmitted via our Website uses SSL/TLS encryption.
  • Firewalls & Intrusion Detection: Our servers are protected by industry-standard firewalls and intrusion prevention systems.
  • Data Backups: We maintain regular encrypted backups to ensure business continuity.
  • Access Control: Sensitive data is stored with restricted access, using multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  • Monitoring: We use continuous security monitoring to detect suspicious activity.
  1. b) Organisational Measures
  • Staff Training: Our team receives regular training on GDPR, CCPA, and data handling practices.
  • Data Minimisation: We only collect information necessary for providing services.
  • Third-Party Vetting: We work only with trusted vendors (Google, Stripe, PayPal, Facebook) who comply with international data protection laws.
  • Incident Response Plan: We maintain procedures to handle data breaches promptly.

 

  1. Data Breach Management

In case of a data breach:

  1. We will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours (as required by GDPR).
  2. Affected users will be informed promptly, along with details of protective steps.
  3. A full investigation will be carried out, and corrective measures implemented.

 

  1. Children’s Data Protection (COPPA Compliance)
  • Our Website is not directed at children under 13 years old.
  • We do not knowingly collect data from children.
  • If data is inadvertently collected, it will be deleted immediately upon request.

 

  1. International Data Transfers
  • Personal data may be transferred to and stored in servers located in the USA, EU, or other regions where our service providers operate.
  • We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and similar safeguards to ensure international compliance.

 

  1. User Rights & Control (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD)

Users have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete their personal data.
  • Object to or restrict data processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Opt-out of targeted advertising (Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel).
  • Request data portability in machine-readable format.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: complaint@bankinggoln.com.

 

  1. Compliance with Global Standards

This policy is aligned with:

  • GDPR (EU/EEA General Data Protection Regulation)
  • CCPA & CalOPPA (California Consumer Protection Acts)
  • LGPD (Brazilian General Data Protection Law)
  • COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)
  • ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law)
  • ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Standards

 

  1. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or practices. The updated policy will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

 

  1. Contact Us

For questions about this Data Protection & Security Policy, please contact us:

Editor: editor@bankinggoln.com
Complaints & Data Requests: complaint@bankinggoln.com

Addresses:

  • USA Office: 10601 Clarence Dr Ste 250, Frisco, TX 75033-3867
  • Bangladesh Office: A3, Navana Sattar Garden, 86/1 New Eskaton Road, Dhaka 1000