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Effective Date: January 2020
Sri Lanka Chronicle (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://srilankachronicle.com (the “Site”) or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information You Provide
- Name, email, or other details when subscribing to newsletters, contacting us, or submitting feedback.
b) Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interactions with content
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
c) Third-Party Data
- Analytics data collected via services such as Google Analytics
- Social media interactions when using integrated share or comment features
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and improve our news and editorial services
- Send newsletters, updates, or alerts if subscribed
- Understand how users engage with our Site to enhance user experience
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking
Sri Lanka Chronicle uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Personalize user experience
- Analyze website traffic
You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not share personal information with third parties except in the following cases:
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Site, users, or others
- With service providers who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
6. Security
Sri Lanka Chronicle implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of any linked websites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Accessing the information we hold about you
- Requesting corrections or deletion
- Opting out of newsletters or marketing communications
- Withdrawing consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@srilankachronicle.com.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date at the top will reflect the most recent version.
We encourage you to review this page regularly for any changes.
11. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:
📧 Email: editor@srilankachronicle.com
🌐 Website: https://srilankachronicle.com
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