Privacy Policy – LankaData Network

Effective Date: 1st January 2026

LankaData Network (“LankaData”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling information in a transparent and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you access or use our websites, platforms, and services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Our Privacy Philosophy

LankaData Network is fundamentally a public-data intelligence platform. Our core mission is to organise, structure, and make accessible publicly available information. We do not trade in personal data, nor do we profile individuals or sell user information to third parties.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect limited personal information when you:

  • Contact us via email or contact forms
  • Register for accounts, newsletters, or early-access programs
  • Request demos, partnerships, or support

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organisation or affiliation
  • Any information you choose to include in your message

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Services, we may automatically collect limited technical data such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and usage patterns
  • Date and time of access

This data is collected for security, analytics, and performance optimisation purposes only.

3. Nature of Our Data Content

  • The datasets provided through LankaData Network are sourced from publicly available, authoritative institutions.
  • We do not knowingly collect or process private, confidential, or sensitive personal data as part of our core datasets.
  • Any personal data appearing within public records remains subject to the context and limitations of the original source.

4. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our Services
  • Respond to enquiries, requests, or support issues
  • Enhance data accuracy, platform performance, and security
  • Conduct internal analytics and usage analysis
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not use personal information for advertising profiling or behavioural targeting.

5. AI and Data Processing

LankaData Network uses advanced data processing and retrieval-augmented AI models to enable intelligent search and analysis. These systems:

  • Operate exclusively on structured datasets and user queries
  • Do not independently collect personal data
  • Do not retain user conversations beyond what is necessary for system operation, security, or improvement

User inputs may be processed in anonymised or aggregated form to improve system performance.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential site functionality
  • Understand how users interact with our Services
  • Improve user experience and platform performance

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Services.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

We may share limited information only when:

  • Required by law or legal process
  • Necessary to protect the rights, security, or integrity of LankaData Network
  • Working with trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform, under strict confidentiality obligations

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or loss. While no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, we continuously review and enhance our security practices.

9. Data Retention

  • Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or comply with legal obligations.
  • Public-source datasets are retained in accordance with their relevance, accuracy, and source availability.

10. Your Rights

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

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

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

11. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. LankaData Network is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they access.

12. 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 effective date. Continued use of our Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Email: support@lankadata.net