Last updated: September 2026
Lakbima News (“Lakbima News”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how information may be collected and used when you visit lakbimanews.lk.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect limited information such as:
- Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us, subscribing to newsletters or submitting material.
- Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or communications.
- Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system and approximate location.
- Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, referring pages and approximate visit duration.
- Information collected through cookies and similar technologies.
We do not require visitors to create an account simply to read articles on our website.
2. How We Use Information
Information may be used to:
- Provide and maintain the website.
- Respond to enquiries and communications.
- Deliver newsletters or other requested communications.
- Understand how readers use our website and improve our content and services.
- Detect, prevent and investigate security issues, abuse or fraudulent activity.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to the operation of our publication without an appropriate legal basis or, where required, your consent.
3. Cookies
Lakbima News may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand website traffic and remember certain preferences.
Cookies may be provided by Lakbima News or by third-party services used on the website, such as analytics, advertising or embedded-content providers.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
4. Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use the website.
These services may collect information such as pages visited, approximate geographic location, device information and referral sources. Analytics information is used to understand audience behaviour and improve the website and our journalism.
Where third-party analytics services are used, their own privacy policies may also apply.
5. Advertising
Lakbima News may display advertising provided by third-party advertising partners.
Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver, measure or personalise advertisements, subject to their own policies and applicable laws.
We do not sell our readers’ personal information to advertisers.
6. Third-Party Content and Services
Our website may contain links to external websites, social-media platforms, videos, advertisements and other third-party services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing them with personal information.
7. Newsletter Communications
If you subscribe to a Lakbima News newsletter, we may use your email address to send the communications you requested.
You can unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in the communication or by contacting us.
8. Information Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for purposes that require parental consent.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review and, where appropriate, remove the information.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to provide requested services, resolve disputes, maintain appropriate records or comply with legal obligations.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including rights to request access, correction, deletion or restriction of certain processing.
Requests can be directed to:
We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, technology or legal requirements.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
Lakbima News
Email: editor@lakbimanews.lk
Website: lakbimanews.lk
