Privacy Policy - Reporter.lk

Last Updated: 15/12/2025

Welcome to reporter.lk (“Website”), a digital news and reporting platform operated by Reporter.lk (“we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose information when you access or use our Website and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using reporter.lk, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information is data that can identify you directly or indirectly. This may include:

Name

Email address

Username or display name

Contact information

Any information you voluntarily provide through forms, comments, submissions, or correspondence

You are not required to provide personal information to browse public areas of the Website.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect non-identifying information, such as:

IP address

Browser type and version

Device information

Operating system

Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs

General location data (city or country level)

This data is used for analytics, security, and service improvement purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

Operate, maintain, and improve reporter.lk

Provide news content and personalized experiences

Respond to inquiries, feedback, or support requests

Manage user accounts and comments

Monitor and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats

Analyze usage trends and audience engagement

Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Reporter.lk uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember user preferences

Analyze traffic and usage patterns

Improve performance and content delivery

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.

User-Generated Content and Public Information

Any content you voluntarily submit to public areas of the Website (such as comments, articles, or reports) may be visible to other users and search engines.

Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information in public areas. Reporter.lk is not responsible for information you choose to disclose publicly.

Third-Party Services and Links

We may use third-party services such as analytics providers, advertising partners, or content distribution platforms. These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Reporter.lk is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked from our Website.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may disclose information:

To comply with legal requirements or lawful requests

To protect the rights, safety, and property of reporter.lk, users, or the public

To trusted service providers who assist in operating the Website (subject to confidentiality obligations)

We only share information when necessary and lawful.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Children’s Privacy

Reporter.lk does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us, and we will take appropriate action.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

Access personal information we hold about you

Request correction or deletion of your information

Withdraw consent where applicable

Object to certain data processing activities

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

International Users

If you access reporter.lk from outside Sri Lanka, please note that your information may be processed and stored in Sri Lanka or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using the Website, you consent to such data transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.