1. Introduction

Vidarshana Publishers we values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://vidarshana.lk or interact with our services.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information:
  Information you provide directly through forms, such as your name, email address, phone number, and message content.
  
  
• Order and Payment Information:
  If you purchase books or other products from our website, we collect details necessary to process your order—such as billing/shipping address and payment information (processed securely through third-party payment gateways).
  
  
• Automatically Collected Information:
  When you browse our website, we may automatically collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This helps us improve the website experience.
  
  
• Newsletter or Subscription Data:
  If you sign up for our mailing list, we collect your email address to send updates, promotions, and news.
  
  

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes including:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  
  
• To process and deliver your book orders.
  
  
• To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional offers (only if you opt in).
  
  
• To improve the functionality and performance of our website.
  
  
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  
  

We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

• Secure data storage and SSL encryption on our website.
  
  
• Limited and authorized access to customer information.
  
  
• Regular website and data protection reviews.
  
  

While we strive to protect your information, no online system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and take necessary precautions when sharing personal details online.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies help us remember your preferences and improve site performance.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are turned off.

We may also use tools like Google Analytics to understand user interactions and improve our content and services.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following cases:

• With trusted service providers such as payment gateways, delivery partners, or email service providers, strictly for operational purposes.
  
  
• When required by law, regulation, or legal request.
  
  
• With your explicit consent.
  
  

We ensure all third-party partners adhere to appropriate data protection standards.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child’s data has been provided to us, we will promptly delete it.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data.
  
  
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information.
  
  
• Withdraw consent for receiving promotional communications at any time.
  
  

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

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Vidarshana Publishers
📍 Address: No. 33, Temple Road, Kalubowila, Sri Lanka
📞 Bookstore Contact: +94 70 100 4283
☎️ General Office: +94 11 276 5020
📧 Email: publishers@vidarshana.lk

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly.