Privacy Policy for Katta.lk
Last Updated: May 9, 2025
1. Introduction
Katta.lk ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our classifieds platform located at www.katta.lk (the "Site"). Please read this privacy policy carefully.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways when you use our platform to post or browse classified ads:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, NIC (when required for verification), and other contact details when you register or post ads
- Ad Content: Information you provide when creating listings in our various categories (vehicles, property, electronics, etc.)
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited
- Location Data: Approximate location information based on your IP address or provided in ads
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To facilitate classified ad postings across our various categories
- To verify user accounts and prevent fraud
- To improve our platform and user experience
- To communicate with you about your account or ads
- To comply with Sri Lankan laws and regulations
4. Sharing of Information
We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:
- Public Listings: Your contact information will be visible to other users when you post ads
- Service Providers: With third parties that perform services for us (payment processing, SMS services, etc.)
- Legal Requirements: When required by Sri Lankan law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information in Sri Lanka, including:
- Secure servers with restricted access
- Regular security assessments
- Encryption of sensitive data
6. Your Rights (Under Sri Lankan Law)
As a user in Sri Lanka, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and request a copy of your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for processing where applicable
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze site traffic
- Improve ad targeting within our categories
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices in Sri Lanka, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@katta.lk
Address: katta.lk in Sri Lanka