Privacy Policy for payfixationgovbd.online (অনলাইন পেনশন নির্ধারণ)

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how payfixationgovbd.online (the 'Platform') collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you access or use the official online pay fixation and pension determination system of the Government of Bangladesh. By using this Platform, you agree to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to process pay fixation, annual increments, pension re-fixation, and related salary management services for government employees, pensioners, and civil servants. This includes:

• Personal Identification Data: Your 17-digit National ID (NID) number, full name, date of birth, and mobile number.
• Employment and Pension Records: Grade/Scale, Basic Pay, PPO Book details, verification numbers, and annual increment history.
• System Usage Data: Login timestamps, IP addresses, browser type, and pages accessed to ensure security and improve functionality.
• Financial Data: Bank account information for electronic fund transfers (EFT) and pension disbursement, processed through iBAS++.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively for official government purposes, including:

• Determining and adjusting basic salaries for initial appointments, promotions, and annual increments (typically applied on July 1st).
• Processing pension re-fixation and re-determination as per National Pay Commission recommendations.
• Facilitating electronic fund transfers and SMS notifications for salary and pension payments.
• Integrating with iBAS++ for accurate financial management and audit trails.
• Ensuring compliance with the 2026-27 fiscal year pay scale revisions affecting over 1.4 million active employees and 900,000 pensioners.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Data may be shared with:

• Government Entities: Finance Division, Accounts Offices, and the National Pay Commission for salary and pension administration.
• System Integrators: iBAS++ and other authorized platforms for secure data processing.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect the rights and security of the Platform and its users.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies to maintain session security and authentication during login. These cookies do not track your activity outside the Platform. You may disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect functionality. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

5. Data Security

We implement robust security measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular audits, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. All data transmitted via the Platform is secured using HTTPS protocols.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data held by the Platform.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable, though this may affect service delivery.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and support pension and salary administration. Records may be retained for up to 10 years after the end of your employment or pension period.

8. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to other government websites (e.g., Finance Division, iBAS++). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws or Platform operations. We will notify users of material changes via the Platform or SMS. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Finance Division, Government of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

This Platform is operated under the authority of the Government of Bangladesh and is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with national laws and regulations.