Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy – LankaAd.lk
Last updated: 01/01/2026
Thank you for using LankaAd.lk (“we”, “our”, “us”). 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 or use our website.
1. Introduction
LankaAd.lk is a free classified ads platform in Sri Lanka that allows users to post, browse, and manage ads. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website and services.
By accessing or using LankaAd.lk, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
2.1 Information You Provide
When you register or use our services, you may provide:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Password
Location (city/district)
Profile picture
Ad details (title, description, images, price)
Payment details (for paid ads)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit LankaAd.lk, we automatically collect:
IP address
Device information (browser, OS, device type)
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.3 Third-Party Information
We may receive information from third parties such as:
Google Analytics
Payment gateways (for paid ads)
Social login providers (if enabled)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account
Post and manage classified ads
Communicate with you (email/SMS notifications)
Improve our website and services
Provide customer support
Prevent fraud and protect our platform
Process payments for premium listings (if applicable)
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve user experience
Remember login sessions
Track user activity for analytics
Show relevant ads and recommendations
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following cases:
5.1 With Other Users
Your name, profile information, and ad details may be visible to other users when you post ads or communicate through the platform.
5.2 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers for:
Website hosting and maintenance
Payment processing
Email/SMS delivery
Analytics and marketing
5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These include:
Secure server hosting
Encrypted passwords
Access controls
Regular security monitoring
However, no online platform is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct or update your information
Request deletion of your account and data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact us at support@lankaad.lk.
8. Children’s Privacy
LankaAd.lk is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us to remove it.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: support@lankaad.lk