Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Welcome to Laknews.lk ("the Services"), including our Website and Mobile Application, operated by TNIDU Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy govern your access to and use of our Services and their content. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Terms of Service

1. Use of Content

All content provided on Laknews.lk Services, including text, graphics, images, logos, and news articles, is the property of Laknews.lk or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may access and use the content for personal, non-commercial informational purposes only.

You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from the Services without our express prior written consent.

Limited sharing of our content is permitted via social media sharing functions provided within the Services, provided that proper attribution to Laknews.lk is maintained and the content is not altered.

2. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Services in any way that:

Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable.
Harms minors in any way.
Impersonates any person or entity, or falsely states or otherwise misrepresents your affiliation with a person or entity.
Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Services, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Services, through hacking, password mining, or any other means.

3. Disclaimers

The Services and their content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content or the Services' operation. We strive to provide accurate news, but errors may occur. Information on this site should not be considered as professional advice (e.g., financial, legal, medical).

We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Services or the server that makes them available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Laknews.lk, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Services; (iii) any content obtained from the Services; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

5. Third-Party Links and Advertisements

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services, and display advertisements from third parties (including Google AdSense) and custom advertisements, that are not owned or controlled by Laknews.lk.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services or for the products or services advertised. You further acknowledge and agree that Laknews.lk shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

Your interactions with advertisers found on or through the Services, including payment and delivery of goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such advertisers. **Please note: Laknews.lk Services do not collect or share your personal data with third-party advertisers for personalized advertising or profiling. All advertisements served directly by Laknews.lk or through our direct partners are contextual, meaning they are based solely on the content of the page or screen you are viewing, not on your personal information or browsing history.** While third-party ad networks (like Google AdSense) have their own privacy policies and may use tracking technologies on their own behalf, Laknews.lk is committed to not collecting or sharing your personal data for such purposes. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.

6. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect by posting on our Services. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes our commitment to your privacy when you use Laknews.lk Services (Website and Mobile Application).

1. Information We Do Not Collect and Limited Information You May Provide

We are committed to respecting your privacy. **Laknews.lk Services do not collect, store, or process any personally identifiable information (PII) from our users through the Website or Mobile Application for tracking, profiling, or direct marketing purposes.**

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide to Us (Direct Communication):

If you choose to contact us directly (e.g., via a contact form on the Website, email, or direct messaging functions within the mobile app), you may voluntarily provide us with information such as your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not stored or used for any other purpose, nor is it linked to your general usage of our Services.

b. Information We Do Not Collect Automatically For Identification:

Laknews.lk Services are designed to function without collecting personally identifiable information for user tracking or profiling. We do not use cookies or other tracking technologies to build profiles of individual users or track your personal browsing habits within our Services.
Log Data: While standard server logs (for the website) and general operational logs (for the mobile app's server interactions) may capture non-personally identifiable technical data (like anonymized IP address, browser type, device type, access times, and pages visited) for security, debugging, and maintaining service functionality, this data is aggregated and anonymized. It is not used to identify individual users or linked to any other information you provide.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We primarily use essential cookies on our Website (and equivalent local storage mechanisms within the Mobile Application) that are strictly necessary for the basic operation and functionality of our Services (e.g., remembering display preferences, maintaining a browsing session). These functional cookies do not track your personal activity or collect personally identifiable information. For more details on essential cookies used on our Website, please see our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Information

Since Laknews.lk Services do not collect personally identifiable information from your usage, we do not use your information for personalization, profiling, or direct marketing related to your usage. Any information voluntarily provided by you (e.g., via contact forms) is used strictly to respond to your specific inquiry.

We use aggregated, non-identifiable statistical data for purposes such as:

Providing, operating, and maintaining the functionality of our Services.
Improving the overall performance and understanding popular content areas of our Services.
Displaying contextual advertisements.
Ensuring the security and preventing fraudulent activity within our Services (based on non-identifiable patterns).

3. Sharing Your Information

As we do not collect personally identifiable information from your general usage, we do not share such information with third parties for their own purposes, such as marketing or profiling.

Limited sharing of non-identifiable data may occur for:

With Service Providers: With third-party vendors essential for operating our Services (e.g., hosting providers, content delivery networks). These providers are only given access to non-personally identifiable data necessary for them to perform their functions and are contractually obligated not to collect, store, or use your personal data.
With Advertising Partners: We facilitate the display of **contextual advertisements** within our Services. Laknews.lk Services **do not** share personal data with these advertising partners for personalized ad targeting. Any data collected by third-party ad networks on their own (e.g., via their own cookies on ads) is subject to their independent privacy policies, and not controlled by Laknews.lk.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency), but only non-personally identifiable data unless legally compelled to provide specific information you voluntarily submitted.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, non-personally identifiable operational data may be transferred. We will provide notice before such a transfer.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we handle. Given that Laknews.lk Services do not store or process personally identifiable user data for general usage, the risk of data breaches involving your personal information related to your use of our Services is significantly minimized. However, no internet or mobile app transmission is ever fully secure or error-free.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

As Laknews.lk Services do not collect or store personally identifiable information from your general use, most data protection rights (e.g., the right to access, update, or delete collected personal data, portability) do not directly apply to your typical interaction with our Services. However, if you have voluntarily provided us with personal information (e.g., through a contact form), you retain the right to request access to or deletion of that specific information. Please contact us at info@laknews.lk to exercise these rights for any information you have explicitly provided to us.

You also have the right to complain to a data protection authority about our collection and use of any personal information. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or a higher age threshold if stipulated by local laws). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information through direct contact, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our systems.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our Services may contain links to other websites or applications that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site or application you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Srilanka, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or our Privacy Policy, please contact us:

By email: info@laknews.lk
Through our Contact Us page.