Privacy Policy

Upali Newspapers Private Limited ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act, No. 9 of 2022 of Sri Lanka.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide our E-Paper services:

• Personal Identity Data: Name, Email Address, and Mobile Number (collected during Registration).
• Authentication Data: We use Firebase Authentication (Google) to securely manage your login credentials. We do not store your raw passwords.
• Payment Data: Transaction references and subscription history. Note: We do NOT store your Credit/Debit card numbers. All payments are processed securely via PayHere.
• Usage Data: Information about how you access the portal (e.g., IP address, browser type) via Google Analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely for the following purposes:

• To provide access to the daily newspapers and magazines you have subscribed to.
• To process transactions and send subscription renewal reminders.
• To verify your identity via OTP (One-Time Password) to prevent fraud.
• To improve our website performance and user experience.

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share data with trusted third-party service providers strictly for operational purposes:

• PayHere (Sri Lanka): For processing secure online payments.
• Google Firebase: For secure user authentication.
• SMTP Services: For sending system emails (OTPs, Password Resets).

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your personal information during transmission. Access to your personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to maintain your session (keep you logged in) and to remember your preferences. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may prevent you from logging in to read the papers.

6. Your Rights

Under the laws of Sri Lanka, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your account and data (Subject to retention required for financial auditing).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer / Webmaster:

• webmaster@unl.upali.lk
• Upali Newspapers (Pvt) Ltd, 223, Bloemendhal Road, Colombo 13.