Privacy Policy

At Sri Lankan News Network, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and protection.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Subject and message content

This information is collected solely to respond to your inquiries and is processed through Formspree, a secure third-party service.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website

This technical information helps us improve our website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries: Answer your questions and provide customer support
• Improve our service: Analyze website usage to enhance content and functionality
• Maintain security: Protect against unauthorized access and ensure website integrity
• Comply with legal obligations: Meet regulatory requirements when necessary

3. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Restricted access to personal information
• Secure third-party service providers

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to maintain the highest standards.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use our site (anonymized data)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services:

• Formspree: Handles contact form submissions securely. View their privacy policy at formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy

These services have their own privacy policies and terms of service. We carefully select partners who maintain high privacy standards.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Decline certain data collection practices
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. News Content Sources

Sri Lankan News Network aggregates content from multiple publicly available Sri Lankan news sources. We:

• Do not collect personal information from news articles
• Cite and link to original sources
• Process publicly available news content only
• Maintain editorial independence and objectivity

9. International Users

Sri Lankan News Network operates from Sri Lanka. If you access our website from outside Sri Lanka, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in Sri Lanka, where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Posting a notice on our homepage for major changes

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years unless you request earlier deletion.