Privacy Policy

Welcome to Weather.lk.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you use our website and services.

By accessing Weather.lk, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it.
This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact details
  • Messages or inquiries you send us

1.2 Non-Personal / Automatically Collected Data

When you visit Weather.lk, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visit
  • Referring website
  • General location (not exact)

We use this information for analytics, improving website performance, and enhancing user experience.

2. Use of Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide accurate weather updates and website features
  • Improve site performance and functionality
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Send service-related notifications (only if you request or subscribe)
  • Prevent fraud and ensure site security

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

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Weather.lk uses cookies to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
However, some features may not work properly if cookies are turned off.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Weather APIs
  • Advertising partners (if applicable)

These third parties may collect non-personal information through cookies or tracking technologies.
We do not control their privacy practices.

5. Data Protection & Security

We take reasonable security measures to protect your information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure
  • Destruction

Even though we follow best practices, no online system can be 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary:

  • To provide our services
  • To comply with legal requirements
  • To resolve disputes and enforce policies

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Children’s Privacy

Weather.lk does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we discover such data, it will be removed immediately.

8. Links to External Websites

Weather.lk may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Please review their policies before providing personal information.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Update or correct your information
  • Request data deletion
  • Withdraw consent (for subscriptions)

You can contact us anytime for such requests.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.