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Effective Date: 27 October 2026
At LankaNews.website (https://www.lankanews.website/), we
respect the privacy of our visitors and are committed to handling personal
information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be
collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit or interact with our
website.
Our website provides news and public-interest information in
English, Sinhala, and Tamil. By using our website, you acknowledge that
you have had the opportunity to read this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website and which
services are enabled, we may collect or process the following types of
information.
Personal Information
We may receive personal information that you voluntarily
provide when you contact us by email, submit feedback, report an error, or send
a news tip. This information may include your name, email address, the contents
of your message, and any other details you choose to provide.
You are encouraged to avoid including sensitive personal
information unless it is necessary for your enquiry.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information
may be processed automatically by Blogger, Google, or other enabled service
providers. Depending on the services in use, this information may include:
- Internet
Protocol (IP) address.
- Browser
type and version.
- Device
and operating system information.
- Pages
visited and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring
websites and general usage information.
- Dates
and times of visits.
This information may be used for website operation,
security, troubleshooting, and understanding website performance.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies through
Blogger, Google, analytics services, advertising providers, or other integrated
services.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help
websites function, remember preferences, understand usage, and support
advertising where applicable.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser
settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect some website functions.
2. How We Use Information
Information processed through our website may be used for
the following purposes:
- To
operate, maintain, and improve LankaNews.website.
- To
respond to enquiries, feedback, and correction requests.
- To
review news tips and information submitted by readers.
- To
understand readership and website performance, where analytics services
are enabled.
- To
identify technical problems, suspicious activity, and potential security
threats.
- To
display and measure advertisements, where advertising services are
enabled.
- To
comply with applicable legal obligations and protect legitimate rights.
We aim to use information only for appropriate purposes and
in accordance with applicable requirements.
3. Google Blogger and Third-Party Services
LankaNews.website is hosted on Blogger, a platform provided
by Google. Google may process certain information in connection with hosting,
security, functionality, and other services provided to the website.
The website may also link to or use third-party services,
including analytics tools, social media platforms, embedded content, and
advertising services, where applicable.
Third-party services may process information according to
their own privacy policies and settings. We do not control the privacy
practices of independent third-party websites.
For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
4. Advertising and Google AdSense
LankaNews.website may display advertisements through Google
AdSense or other advertising providers if these services are enabled.
Advertising providers may use cookies or similar
technologies, subject to their applicable policies and consent requirements, to
deliver advertisements, measure advertising performance, prevent fraud, or
personalise advertising where permitted.
The types of information processed and the available
advertising choices depend on the provider, your location, and the applicable
settings.
We encourage visitors to review Google's advertising and
privacy information:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
If personalised advertising or consent controls apply to
your visit, you may be able to manage relevant preferences through the
available consent interface or advertising settings.
5. Analytics and Website Performance
We may use website analytics tools, such as Google
Analytics, if configured, to understand how visitors use our website and
identify opportunities for improvement.
Analytics information may include page views, traffic
sources, device information, and general interaction patterns.
We use such information to evaluate content performance,
improve navigation, and develop a better experience for readers.
For information about Google's data practices, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information that you provide
directly to us through email or other direct communications.
Information may be processed or shared in limited
circumstances, including:
- With
service providers that support website hosting, security, analytics, or
advertising, where applicable.
- When
required by law, a court order, or a valid legal process.
- When
reasonably necessary to protect the security, rights, or lawful interests
of the website or others.
- When
you expressly request or authorise a particular disclosure.
Third-party providers may process information independently
under their own terms and privacy policies.
7. External Links and Social Media
Our articles may contain links to official government
websites, educational institutions, news organisations, social media platforms,
and other external websites.
These links are provided to help readers access additional
information and original sources.
Once you leave LankaNews.website, the privacy practices of
the external website apply. We are not responsible for the privacy policies,
security, or content of third-party websites.
We recommend reviewing the relevant privacy policy before
sharing personal information with an external service.
8. Data Security
We recognise the importance of protecting information
against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
We rely on appropriate measures and the security features
provided by our website platform and service providers where applicable.
However, no website, electronic communication, or internet transmission can be
guaranteed to be completely secure.
Please avoid sending confidential information through
ordinary email unless necessary.
9. Data Retention
Information may be retained for as long as reasonably
necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to
enquiries, maintaining records, addressing disputes, meeting legal obligations,
and ensuring website security.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of
information, the services involved, and applicable legal requirements.
Information processed by Google or other third-party
providers may be retained according to their own policies.
10. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have
rights concerning your personal information. These may include the right to
request access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, or withdrawal
of consent where applicable.
You can also manage cookies through your browser and adjust
available advertising or consent preferences where supported.
To submit a privacy-related enquiry or request concerning
information you have provided directly to us, contact:
Email: websitelankanews@gmail.com
Please provide enough information for us to understand your
request. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain
requests.
Requests concerning information controlled by Google or
another independent service provider may need to be directed to that provider.
11. Children's Privacy
LankaNews.website is intended for a general audience. We do
not knowingly seek to collect personal information directly from children in
circumstances where parental consent or other safeguards are legally required.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to
us inappropriately, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take
appropriate action where necessary.
12. International Data Processing
Depending on the services used to operate this website,
information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of
residence by Google or other service providers.
Where applicable, such processing is subject to the relevant
provider's policies and the legal requirements governing the processing and
transfer of personal information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to
reflect changes in our website, the services we use, our practices, or
applicable legal requirements.
When changes are made, the updated policy will be published
on this page and the effective date will be revised accordingly.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to
remain informed about our privacy practices.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this
Privacy Policy or the handling of information associated with
LankaNews.website, please contact us.
Website: https://www.lankanews.website/
Email: websitelankanews@gmail.com
Founder & CEO: Msm Rifan
Editorial Team: Lanka News Editorial Team
We value the privacy of our readers and welcome reasonable enquiries concerning our privacy practices.
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