Privacy Policy for cancerbengal.org

Last Updated: 20.02.2026

Welcome to cancerbengal.org (“we”, “us”, “our”, “the Website”), operated by the Oncological Society of Bengal (“OSB”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit or interact with our Website. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out contact forms (e.g., inquiries, feedback)

  • Register as a member of OSB

  • Sign up for newsletters or event alerts

  • Submit documents or files (e.g., membership forms)
    This may include:
    • Name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Mailing address
    • Professional or organizational affiliation
    • Membership details
    • Any other information you choose to submit

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain data about your visit, such as:

  • Browser type and version

  • Your device type (computer, mobile, tablet)

  • IP address

  • Pages accessed and the time/date of access

  • Referral source (the site that led you here)

  • Aggregate usage statistics

This information is collected through server logs and may include cookies or similar technologies used to improve site functionality and analytics.

2. Use of Your Information

We use collected information for purposes including but not limited to:

  • Responding to your inquiries and communication

  • Processing membership applications

  • Sending newsletters, updates, notices, and event details

  • Improving our Website and services

  • Administrative and operational purposes

  • Security and fraud prevention

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar tools to collect information about site usage and preferences. Cookies help us:

  • Distinguish you from other users

  • Improve your experience on the Website

  • Analyze site performance and visitor trends

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain Website features.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information:

  • With OSB staff and authorized service providers who support our Website and operations

  • If required by law, legal process, or government request

  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others

  • With your consent or at your direction

We do not share personal data for third-party marketing without your explicit consent.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to third-party websites. These external sites have their own privacy practices and policies, and we are not responsible for their content or data handling. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third parties before providing personal information.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no security system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, and to enforce our agreements.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is intended for use by adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we learn that such information has been collected without consent, we will take steps to remove it.

9. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Accessing, updating, or correcting your data

  • Requesting deletion of your data

  • Opting out of newsletters or marketing communications

To exercise these rights or request information about your data, please contact us using the details below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date and post the policy on our Website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information:

  • Email: cancerbengal@gmail.com

  • Address: ONCOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BENGAL
    Himadri Apartment, Ground Floor, Flat E3,22, Ballygunge Park Road, Kolkata – 700019

  • Phone: +91 70593 92604