Ceylon Daily News Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 2, 2024
This Privacy Policy describes how Ceylon Daily News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information from and about users (each, a “user”) of our website located at https://ceylondailynews.lk/ (the “Website”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information from and about users:
- Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and comments. This may occur when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment on an article, or contact us directly.
- Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information about your use of the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, the referring website, the pages you visit on the Website, and the time and duration of your visit. This information is collected automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Website;
- To deliver and personalize the content and services on the Website;
- To send you newsletters and other marketing communications (if you consent);
- To respond to your comments and inquiries;
- To analyze how you use the Website;
- To improve the Website;
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate and maintain the Website, such as web hosting providers, analytics providers, and email marketing providers. We will only share your information with these third-party service providers who have agreed to comply with our privacy standards.
We may also disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with a court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights or safety of us or others.
4. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect non-personal information about your use of the Website. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be used to remember your preferences, track your activity on the website, and understand how you interact with the website.
You can control cookies by adjusting the settings on your web browser. However, if you disable cookies, you may not be able to use all of the features of the Website.
5. Your Choices
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will delete that information from our records.
8. Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of other websites that you visit.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on the Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]
Please note: This is a sample privacy policy and may need to be modified to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You should consult with an attorney to ensure that your privacy policy is compliant.