පෞද්ගලිකත්ව ප්‍රතිපත්තිය

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Sayashee.lk. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) No. 9 of 2022 of Sri Lanka.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you register and use our matchmaking services:

• Personal Details: Name, contact details (email, phone number), date of birth, gender, and marital status.
• Sensitive Information: Religion, caste, ethnicity, and family background, which are essential for matchmaking filters.
• Professional & Educational Info: Occupation, income range, and educational qualifications.
• Media: Profile photographs and videos uploaded by you.
• Automated Data: IP address, browser type, and device information collected through cookies for security and service optimization.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Matchmaking: To display your profile to potential matches and facilitate compatible partner discovery.
• Communication: To send notifications about matches, account updates, and service announcements.
• Verification: To ensure the authenticity of profiles and maintain a safe, trusted community.
• Safety and Security: To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to member accounts.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile information (excluding private contact details) is visible to other registered members who meet your criteria.
• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party providers for hosting or analytics, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities in Sri Lanka.

5. Your Rights (PDPA 2022)

Under the Sri Lankan Personal Data Protection Act, you have specific rights regarding your data:

• Access & Rectification: The right to access a copy of your data and correct any inaccuracies.
• Erasure: The right to request the permanent deletion of your account and associated data.
• Withdrawal of Consent: The right to withdraw your consent for us to process your data at any time.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement robust technical security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your data. Your personal information is retained only as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.

7. Contact & Photo Requests

To ensure maximum privacy, contact details and private photos are not visible to all users by default. Access to these details is managed through a request-based system:

• Contact Requests: You may request the contact information of a profile you are interested in. The information is only shared once the other party approves your request.
• Photo Requests: If a user has restricted their profile photos, you must send a request to view them. Access is granted only upon approval by the profile owner.
• Plan Requirements: Sending or approving requests may require an active paid subscription plan.

8. User Agreement & Accuracy of Information

By registering with Sayashee.lk, you agree to abide by all rules, guidelines, and terms of service. You are responsible for ensuring that all information provided in your profile is true, accurate, and up-to-date.