Privacy Policy

How we protect and handle your personal information

Information We Collect

Personal Information:

  • • Full name, date of birth, and address
  • • National ID number and supporting documents
  • • Contact information (phone, email)
  • • Biometric data (fingerprints, photograph)
  • • Payment information for processing fees

Technical Information:

  • • IP address and browser information
  • • Login timestamps and session data
  • • Device information for security purposes
How We Use Your Information
  • Processing your e-Passport application and verification
  • Conducting background checks and security screening
  • Communicating about application status and updates
  • Maintaining system security and preventing fraud
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
Data Protection & Security

Security Measures:

  • • 256-bit SSL encryption
  • • Multi-factor authentication
  • • Regular security audits
  • • Secure data centers
  • • Access control systems

Data Storage:

  • • Encrypted database storage
  • • Regular automated backups
  • • Government-approved facilities
  • • Limited access protocols
  • • Audit trail maintenance
Information Sharing

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • • With government agencies for verification and security checks
  • • With authorized third-party service providers under strict contracts
  • • When required by law, court order, or legal process
  • • To protect national security or prevent fraud
  • • With your explicit consent for specific purposes
Your Rights

Access Rights:

You can request access to your personal data we hold.

Correction Rights:

You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.

Data Portability:

You can request a copy of your data in a structured format.

Complaints:

You can file complaints about data handling with relevant authorities.

Important Notes

Data Retention: Personal data is retained as per government regulations and legal requirements, typically for the validity period of your passport plus additional years for security purposes.

Policy Updates: This privacy policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date.

Contact: For privacy-related queries, contact us at privacy@epassport.gov.bd or call 16345.

Last updated: 6/17/2025

Department of Immigration & Passports, Government of Bangladesh