Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

jaffnanews.lk Online Media

Last updated: January 2026

Jaffna Online Media we operates the website https://www.jaffnanews.lk, a Tamil online news and media platform based in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our readers, contributors, and visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact details (when contacting us, submitting news tips, or comments)

b) Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain non-personal information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited, date and time of access
  • Referring website

This information is used for analytics and to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our news services
  • To improve website performance and user experience
  • To respond to inquiries, feedback, or complaints
  • To monitor and analyze usage trends
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations in Sri Lanka

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Jaffna Online Media jaffnanews.lk may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand user behavior
  • Analyze traffic and readership patterns
  • Improve content relevance

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Website analytics providers (e.g., traffic measurement tools)
  • Advertising networks (if applicable)

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Jaffna Online Media is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services.

5. Data Protection and Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Alteration or disclosure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, including news sources and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

7. Children’s Privacy

Jaffna Online Media jaffnanews.lk does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

8. Legal Compliance

This website operates in compliance with the laws and regulations of Sri Lanka. We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Jaffna Online Media
Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Mail: jaffnaonlinemedia@gmail.com
Website: https://www.jaffnanews.lk