Privacy Polic

Effective Date: 01/09/2024

At Wal Katha Sinhala, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the safety of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, contact information.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, browsing actions on our site, and interaction with our services.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
• Send newsletters and updates, with your consent.
• Respond to comments and inquiries.
• Analyze usage data to improve our website experience.
• Comply with legal obligations, including GDPR and CPRA.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR Compliance)

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
• Contractual Necessity: To provide the services you request.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and maintain our website.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You can request to update or correct your data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit the processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for specific reasons.

5. Your Rights Under CPRA

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You can request to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information, but you can request to opt out of any future sale.
• Right to Correct: You can request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not face discrimination for exercising any of these rights.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

7. Security of Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data but cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your jurisdiction, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (such as analytics and advertising partners) that collect, store, or process personal data on our behalf. These services comply with GDPR and CPRA regulations.

10. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our blog. You can choose to block or delete cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to access certain parts of our site.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of any significant changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at: