Privacy Policy

At Ok Lanka Ads (https://oklankaads.com), we respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website, register an account, publish advertisements, or purchase promotional services.

We aim to comply with applicable Sri Lankan privacy and data protection legislation, including the Personal Data Protection Act, No. 9 of 2022, as amended, where applicable.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our services, we may collect the following information.

Personal and Account Information

• Name or display name.
• Email address.
• Telephone or WhatsApp number.
• Account registration details.
• Location or city.
• Information provided in support requests.

Advertisement Information

• Advertisement titles and descriptions.
• Uploaded photographs and other media.
• Public contact information.
• Advertisement categories and locations.
• Listing publication and modification dates.

Technical Information

• IP address.
• Browser and device information.
• Operating system.
• Website usage and interaction data.
• Referring website addresses.
• Cookies and similar technologies.

Payment Information

When you purchase featured listings or promotional services, we may collect transaction references, payment status, purchase amounts, and relevant billing details.

External payment processors may handle payment card information according to their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

• Register and manage user accounts.
• Publish and manage advertisements.
• Facilitate communication between advertisers and visitors.
• Process paid advertising purchases.
• Provide customer support.
• Detect fraud, spam, and unauthorized activity.
• Improve website functionality and performance.
• Send essential account and service notifications.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Where legally required, we obtain consent before processing information for specific purposes.

3. Public Advertisement Information

Ok Lanka Ads is a public classified advertising platform.

Information you include in advertisements, such as your name, telephone number, photographs, location, and advertisement descriptions, may be accessible to website visitors and search engines.

Please avoid publishing sensitive information that you do not want to make public.

Removing an advertisement from our platform may not immediately remove copies previously indexed or stored by third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain account login sessions.
• Remember preferences.
• Improve navigation and performance.
• Analyze website traffic.
• Detect suspicious activity.
• Support advertising and analytics services, where enabled.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings.

Where required by law, we will obtain consent before using non-essential cookies.

5. Sharing Personal Information

We do not sell users' personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

We may share information with:

• Hosting and technical service providers.
• Payment processors.
• Analytics and communication service providers, where applicable.
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.
• Parties involved in investigating suspected fraud or abuse.
• Parties involved in legitimate business transfers, subject to applicable legal requirements.

We expect service providers to handle information securely and only for authorized purposes.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, and disclosure.

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

Users should maintain strong passwords, protect login credentials, and exercise caution when sharing information.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the platform, provide services, prevent abuse, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations.

When information is no longer required, we will delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable retention requirements.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, users may have rights to:

• Request access to their personal information.
• Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
• Request deletion of personal information in applicable circumstances.
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Exercise other rights available under applicable data protection laws.

To submit a privacy request, email [email protected].

We may request reasonable identity verification before processing certain requests.

9. Account Management and Deletion

Registered users may manage their advertisements and available account details through the website.

If you wish to request account deletion or removal of personal information, contact [email protected].

Some information may be retained where necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or prevent fraud.

10. Children's Privacy

Ok Lanka Ads is intended for adults aged 18 and above.

We do not knowingly permit minors to register or publish advertisements.

If we become aware of prohibited collection of information relating to a minor, we will take appropriate steps to remove the information and restrict the relevant account.

11. Third-Party Websites

Advertisements may contain links to external websites, messaging platforms, or independent service providers.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

Users should review the privacy policies of external platforms before sharing personal information.

12. International Data Processing

Some technical service providers may process or store information outside Sri Lanka.

Where international transfers occur, we will take steps required by applicable data protection laws to protect personal information.

13. Marketing Communications

Where promotional communications are offered, we will send them in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Users may opt out of marketing messages through available unsubscribe methods or by contacting us.

Essential account and security notifications may still be sent when necessary.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal obligations.

The latest version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

15. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, account deletion requests, or concerns about personal information, contact:

• Website: https://oklankaads.com
• Email: [email protected]

Ok Lanka Ads — Your Privacy Matters.

Last Updated: October 21, 2026