Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how ප්‍රාණ News collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our services.

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

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Introduction

Welcome to ප්‍රාණ News. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

Key Points

We are committed to transparency about our data practices. This policy covers what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your choices regarding your information.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on our website. See our Cookies section for more details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in this privacy policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences and browsing behavior.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign performance.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete cookies, or receive notification before a cookie is stored. Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information as necessary to provide services to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

Important Notice

We will never sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Responsibility

Please ensure that you keep your account credentials confidential and notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of that information in a portable format.

Correction and Update

You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., compliance with legal obligations, fraud prevention).

Opt-Out

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Stay Informed

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this privacy policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Questions About Our Privacy Policy?

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.

+94 11 234 5678
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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