{"id":3,"date":"2026-03-01T06:51:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T06:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lankadata.net\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:12:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:12:42","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lankadata.net\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy Policy \u2013 LankaData Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong>\u00a01st January 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LankaData Network (\u201cLankaData\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cour\u201d, or \u201cus\u201d) 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 \u201cServices\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Our Privacy Philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LankaData Network is fundamentally a&nbsp;<strong>public-data intelligence platform<\/strong>. Our core mission is to organise, structure, and make accessible&nbsp;<strong>publicly available information<\/strong>. We do&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;trade in personal data, nor do we profile individuals or sell user information to third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Information We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may collect limited personal information when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact us via email or contact forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register for accounts, newsletters, or early-access programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request demos, partnerships, or support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This information may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organisation or affiliation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any information you choose to include in your message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.2 Automatically Collected Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you access our Services, we may automatically collect limited technical data such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser type and device information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages visited and usage patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and time of access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This data is collected for&nbsp;<strong>security, analytics, and performance optimisation<\/strong>&nbsp;purposes only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Nature of Our Data Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The datasets provided through LankaData Network are sourced from\u00a0<strong>publicly available, authoritative institutions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We do\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0knowingly collect or process private, confidential, or sensitive personal data as part of our core datasets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any personal data appearing within public records remains subject to the context and limitations of the original source.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. How We Use Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We use collected information to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operate, maintain, and improve our Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond to enquiries, requests, or support issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance data accuracy, platform performance, and security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct internal analytics and usage analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comply with legal or regulatory obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We do&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;use personal information for advertising profiling or behavioural targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. AI and Data Processing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LankaData Network uses advanced data processing and retrieval-augmented AI models to enable intelligent search and analysis. These systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operate exclusively on\u00a0<strong>structured datasets and user queries<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not independently collect personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not retain user conversations beyond what is necessary for system operation, security, or improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>User inputs may be processed in anonymised or aggregated form to improve system performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may use cookies or similar technologies to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable essential site functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how users interact with our Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve user experience and platform performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Data Sharing and Disclosure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We do&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;sell, rent, or trade personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We may share limited information only when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Required by law or legal process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Necessary to protect the rights, security, or integrity of LankaData Network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working with trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform, under strict confidentiality obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Data Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Data Retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or comply with legal obligations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public-source datasets are retained in accordance with their relevance, accuracy, and source availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Your Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Request access to personal information we hold about you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction or deletion of your personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent where applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Third-Party Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:support@lankadata.net\">support@lankadata.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy \u2013 LankaData Network Effective Date:\u00a01st January 2026 LankaData Network (\u201cLankaData\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cour\u201d, or \u201cus\u201d) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling information in a transparent and responsible manner. 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