1. Introduction

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 our website yardeka.lk (the “Site”).

By using the Site, 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 may collect personal information from you in various ways, including when you register on the Site, place an ad, fill out a form, or interact with our services. The types of information we may collect include:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
• Ad-related Information: Details about the vehicles you list for sale, including make, model, year, price, photos, and descriptions.
• Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support or inquiries.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical information collected automatically when you access the Site.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the Site, such as the pages you visit, the ads you view, and the time and duration of your visit.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To create and manage your account, publish your ads, and provide you with access to the Site’s features.
• To Improve Our Services: To analyze user behavior and feedback to enhance the functionality and user experience of yardeka.lk.
• To Communicate with You: To send you service-related notifications, updates, and respond to your inquiries.
• For Marketing and Promotion: To inform you about new features, promotions, or other information we think may be of interest to you. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
• To Ensure Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, spam, and abuse of our services.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet our legal and regulatory requirements.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:

• With Other Users: When you post a classified ad, certain information you provide (e.g., your name, phone number, and ad details) will be publicly visible to other users of the Site.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users. These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing services to us.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, and delete your personal information. If you have an account with us, you can manage your information through your account settings. You can also contact us to exercise these rights.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your dealings with the Site, please contact us at:  hello@yardeka.lk