Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 14, 2026

This privacy policy is served by API SriLankan under the website https://www.apisrilankan.com and the Api SriLankan UK mobile application (collectively, "our Services"). This policy explains how we collect, process, handle, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services.

1. Information We Collect and Why

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

What we collect: Name, email address, phone number, business information, profile photos, and any content you submit.

Why we collect it:

To create and manage your user account
To enable you to submit news articles, events, and business listings
To communicate with you about your submissions and account
To display your public profile information when you publish content
To respond to your inquiries and support requests

1.2 Social Media Integration (Facebook)

What we collect: When you log in using Facebook Login, we collect your Facebook user ID, name, email address, and profile picture (with your permission).

Why we collect it:

To authenticate your identity and create or access your account
To pre-fill your profile information to simplify registration
To enable social features such as sharing content
To personalize your experience on our platform

What we share with Facebook: We do not share personally identifiable user data with Facebook. We may use Facebook-provided tools such as Facebook Login and Facebook Pixel for authentication, analytics, and measurement purposes, in accordance with Facebook's Platform Terms and Data Policy.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

What we collect: IP address, browser type, device information (operating system, device model, platform), pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and search queries.

Why we collect it:

To analyze traffic and improve our Services
To detect and prevent fraud and security threats
To optimize performance and user experience
To provide location-based features such as nearby events and businesses

1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What we collect: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies, and advertising cookies. Within our mobile application, cookies and session data may be stored by the in-app browser (WebView) when you browse content.

Why we collect it:

To keep you logged in to your account
To remember your preferences and settings
To understand how users interact with our Services
To display relevant advertisements, including through Facebook Pixel

1.5 User-Generated Content

What we collect: News articles, event information, business listings, comments, images, and other content you submit.

Why we collect it:

To publish your content for the benefit of the community
To moderate content for quality and compliance
To enable search and discovery of relevant information
To maintain a directory of Sri Lankan community resources

1.6 Mobile Application Data

What we collect: When you use our mobile application, we may additionally collect:

Push notification token: A unique device identifier (Firebase Cloud Messaging token) used to deliver push notifications to your device.
Device platform: Whether you are using iOS or Android, to ensure notifications are delivered correctly.
Notification preferences: Your choices regarding which notification categories you wish to receive (news alerts, event reminders, business listings).
Locally stored data: The app stores the following data on your device using local storage: notification history, bookmarks, display settings (theme preference), and authentication session data.
App badge count: The number of unread notifications, used to display a badge on the app icon.

Why we collect it:

To send you timely push notifications about news, events, and community updates
To respect your notification preferences and settings
To provide offline access to your bookmarks and notification history
To remember your display preferences (such as light or dark mode)
To maintain your login session

How to manage: You can manage push notification preferences within the app's Notification Settings screen. You can also disable push notifications entirely through your device's system settings. Locally stored data can be cleared by uninstalling the app.

2. How We Use Your Information

We only collect and process data that is necessary to provide the features and functionality of our Services.

2.1 Service Provision

Account creation and authentication
Content publishing and management
Search functionality
Directory services
Event calendar features
Push notification delivery

2.2 Communication

Sending confirmation emails for submissions
Notifying you about account activity
Responding to inquiries and support requests
Sending essential service announcements
Delivering push notifications based on your preferences

2.3 Analytics and Improvement

Understanding how users interact with our Services
Identifying popular content and features
Improving performance and usability
Testing and developing new features

2.4 Legal Compliance and Safety

Complying with legal obligations
Preventing fraud and abuse
Protecting our rights and users
Ensuring platform security

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Consent: When you explicitly agree (e.g., Facebook Login, enabling push notifications)
Contract: To provide services you request
Legitimate Interest: Platform improvement and security
Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

Content you publish may be publicly visible and indexed by search engines. Your profile name and photo may appear alongside published content.

4.2 Third-Party Services

Facebook: Authentication and analytics tools
Google Analytics: Website and app usage analysis
Google AdSense: Advertising services
Google Firebase: Push notification delivery (Firebase Cloud Messaging) and app analytics
Cloud Storage Providers: Image and file hosting
Email Providers: Transactional communications

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users.

5. Data Retention

While your account remains active
As necessary to provide our Services
As required by legal or regulatory obligations
Published content remains available unless deleted by you or removed for policy violations
Locally stored app data (bookmarks, notification history, preferences) is retained on your device until you clear the app data or uninstall the application

6. Your Rights

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Request data portability
Object to certain processing activities
Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact info@apisrilankan.com.

7. Facebook Platform Integration

We request only necessary Facebook permissions
Data use complies with Facebook Platform Terms
You can revoke access via your Facebook settings

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country of residence with appropriate safeguards in place.

10. Security

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
Access controls and authentication
Regular security monitoring
Secure local storage on mobile devices

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of our Services indicates acceptance of updates.

12. Contact Information

Email: info@apisrilankan.com
Website: https://www.apisrilankan.com
Location: United Kingdom

13. Data Protection Officer

Email: info@apisrilankan.com

14. Supervisory Authority

EEA residents may lodge complaints with their local data protection authority.

This privacy policy is designed to comply with Meta Platform Terms (including Term 4.b), GDPR, Apple App Store Guidelines, Google Play Developer Policy, and applicable data protection laws, ensuring transparency in how data is collected and used.