Privacy Policy — SLRecipes.lk

Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Thank you for visiting SLRecipes.lk (“we”, “us”, “our”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website SLRecipes.lk (“Service”).
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
This structure reflects the definitions already stated in your existing public privacy section. [youtube.com]

1. Interpretation & Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

Words with capitalized initials have specific meanings defined below. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.
(Your current public privacy page uses the same interpretation rule.) [youtube.com]

1.2 Definitions

Based on your existing published definitions:

• Account — A unique account created for you to access parts of our Service.
• Company — Refers to SLRecipes.lk. [youtube.com]
• Cookies — Small files placed on your device containing your browsing history details. [youtube.com]
• Country — Sri Lanka.
• Device — Any device that can access the Service (computer, phone, tablet). [youtube.com]
• Personal Data — Any information that identifies or can identify you.
• Service — Refers to the Website (SLRecipes.lk). [youtube.com]
• Service Provider — Any third party processing data on behalf of the Company.
• Usage Data — Data collected automatically (e.g., duration of page visit, browser type). [youtube.com]
• Website — SLRecipes.lk, accessible via https://slrecipes.lk/ [youtube.com]
• You — The individual using the Service or a legal entity represented by an individual. [youtube.com]

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect the following information when you interact with the Website:

• Name (if you submit forms)
• Email address
• Messages you send via the Contact page
• Any information you intentionally submit through comments or forms

2.2 Usage Data

Collected automatically when using the Service, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit
• Time/date of your visit
• Time spent on pages
• Unique device identifiers
  (Your existing privacy text confirms this behavior.)

2.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use Cookies to:

• Improve user experience
• Store preferences
• Aid analytics
• Support advertising (including Google AdSense, once activated)

Your publicly available policy confirms Cookie usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Provide and maintain the Website
• Improve content and user experience
• Respond to comments or inquiries
• Monitor usage and performance
• Comply with legal obligations
• Enable advertising, including personalized ads (if AdSense is enabled)

4. Advertising & Third‑Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense & Cookies (If Enabled)

Once Google AdSense is added, Google may use:

• Cookies
• Web beacons
• Advertising identifiers

These help deliver personalized advertisements based on your visits to SLRecipes.lk and other websites.
Users can opt out of personalized ads using Google’s Ad Settings.

4.2 Other Service Providers

We may use:

• Analytics tools
• Hosting providers
• Spam‑detection services
• Email service tools

These third parties may process data on our behalf but must comply with confidentiality obligations.

5. Comments & User‑Submitted Content

If comments are enabled:

• We collect the data you enter into the comment form
• The commenter’s IP address and browser user agent may be stored for spam detection
  (This aligns with how comments and cookies operate on your publicly referenced WordPress‑like setup.)

Images uploaded by users should not contain location data (EXIF GPS).

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Posts may include embedded content (videos, images, articles from YouTube, Facebook, etc.).
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited those external websites, which may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions.
This matches the behavior documented in similar Sri Lankan food blogs’ policies.

7. How We Share Your Data

We may share information with:

• Service Providers assisting operations (hosting, analytics, ads)
• Legal authorities, if required by law
  We never sell your personal information.

8. Data Retention

We retain:

• Comment metadata indefinitely (common for WordPress sites)
• Contact form messages as long as needed for support
• Analytics and log data for operational periods

This retention behavior aligns with typical WordPress-based food recipe sites. [supermeal.lk]

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your region, you may have rights to:

• Access your data
• Request correction
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request copies of your data

To exercise rights, contact us via the Contact page.

10. Security of Your Data

We use reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our Website contains links to third‑party sites such as:

• Recipe sources
• YouTube channels
• External references
  We are not responsible for their practices or content. Always review their privacy policies before engaging.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our content is intended for general audiences.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The “Last Updated” date will reflect the latest revision.
Continued use of the Website means you accept the updated Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact Us page.
Your site currently has a working Contact page with input fields. [stackedbuddy.com]