Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.

Last updated: May 2026
🔍 What Data We Collect
DataWhy We Collect It
Email addressAccount creation, login, password reset
Profile informationDisplaying your service provider profile (providers only)
Advertisement contentPublishing your listings on the platform
Photos you uploadDisplaying in your advertisements
IP address & device infoSecurity, fraud prevention, abuse detection
Usage dataImproving the platform experience

🛡️ We do NOT collect payment card details, national ID numbers, or any other sensitive financial or government-issued identification data.

📋 How We Use Your Data
  • To create and manage your account
  • To publish and manage your advertisements
  • To send you account-related emails (password reset, notifications)
  • To detect and prevent fraud, spam, and illegal activity
  • To comply with legal obligations under Sri Lankan law
  • To improve platform functionality and user experience

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

🍪 Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in (session cookies)
  • Protect against CSRF attacks (security cookies)
  • Remember your language preference

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.

🔐 Data Security

We protect your data using:

  • HTTPS encryption — all data transmitted is encrypted
  • Hashed passwords — your password is never stored in plain text
  • Access controls — staff access to user data is strictly limited
  • Regular security reviews of our platform

Despite these measures, no internet platform is 100% secure. You use our platform at your own risk.

👁️ Who Sees Your Data

Your advertisement content and profile — visible to all platform visitors (this is your intended purpose for posting).

Your email address — never displayed publicly. Only used for account management.

Your phone/WhatsApp number in ads — visible in your advertisement as you have chosen to publish it.

We may disclose your data to law enforcement authorities if legally required or if we suspect illegal activity.

🗑️ Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by emailing info@sikuruliya.com. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.

📧 Contact

For privacy-related queries: info@sikuruliya.com