Privacy Policy

At FlashNews.lk, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection and use of information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
• Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us through forms, emails, or comments.
• Survey Data: Information you provide when participating in surveys or feedback forms.

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns.
• Device Information: Details about your device, browser type, operating system, and IP address.
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Deliver and improve our news content and services
• Send newsletters and important updates (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze website usage to improve user experience
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (analytics, email services, hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with prior notice)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Correct or update inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Data portability and restriction of processing

Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Provide social media features
• Deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside Sri Lanka, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in Sri Lanka, where our servers are located.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last updated" date.