Privacy Policy - Pataas.lk - Sri Lanka Tourism

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 18, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users. The types of information we collect include:

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Name: When you comment or contact us
  • Email Address: When you subscribe to newsletters or contact us
  • Message Content: When you send us messages through our contact form

b. Information Automatically Collected

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance user experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Website
  • To improve user experience and content quality
  • To respond to your inquiries and comments
  • To display personalized advertisements via Google AdSense
  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • To protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activities

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver relevant ads

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some website features.

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website and other websites.

Google's Use of Cookies

  • Google uses cookies to serve ads on our site
  • Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings

Third-Party Vendors

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads
  • These vendors may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements
  • You can opt out of personalized advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security monitoring and updates
  • Restricted access to personal information
  • Secure storage of collected data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. External Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.