Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
We First ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website wefirstbd.com and use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account directly or sign up with email/password, we collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Location (optional)
- Skills and interests (optional)
- Profile photo URL (optional)
- Referral source (optional)
Third-Party Authentication (Google)
When you sign up or log in using your Google account, we receive and store:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your profile photo
- A unique identifier from Google
We do not receive or store your Google password. Your email address is automatically verified when you use Google authentication. You can review the data shared by visiting your Google account settings.
Usage Information
We automatically collect information about your interactions with our platform, including pages visited, features used, and timestamps.
User-Generated Content
Content you post on the community wall, comments, reactions, campaign participation, and event RSVPs are stored and may be publicly visible.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Create and manage your account
- Send you updates about campaigns, events, and community activities
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our platform and develop new features
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Public Profile: Your name, username, profile photo, bio, location, and activity are publicly visible on your profile page
- Community Content: Posts, comments, and reactions you create are visible to other members
- OAuth Provider: When you use Google authentication, we share minimal authentication data with Google to verify your identity. Google has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers (email, hosting, analytics) who help us operate our platform
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted passwords using bcrypt
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure database storage with access controls
- Regular security updates and monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information through your settings page
- Delete your account and associated data (contact us at hello@wefirstbd.com)
- Opt-out of email communications through notification preferences
- Request a copy of your data (contact us at hello@wefirstbd.com)
- Withdraw consent for data processing (may limit platform functionality)
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze platform usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect platform functionality.
When you use Google authentication, Google may also set their own cookies to facilitate the login process. Please review Google's privacy policy for more information about their cookie practices.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
International Users
We First serves a global Bangladeshi community. Your information may be stored and processed in any country where we or our service providers operate. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: