Last Updated: 07 July 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Group Study (www.groupstudy.lk) (“Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.
By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Website includes:
a) Personal Data You Provide to Us: We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Post Content: When you leave comments or contribute to forums, we collect the content you provide, as well as your name and email address if required by the comment form.
- Contact Us: If you contact us directly (e.g., via an email link or contact form) to inquire about our digital services (like WordPress Development, Digital Marketing, etc.), we will collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide in your message.
b) Data Collected Automatically: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Website. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name) but may include:
- Log and Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit on our site, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store your information. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our Website.
- To display your user-generated content (e.g., comments).
- To respond to your inquiries and offer information about our digital services.
- To analyze website usage and improve our content and services.
- To prevent fraudulent or prohibited activity and ensure the security of our Website.
- To comply with legal obligations as required by Sri Lankan law.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Under Sri Lanka’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), our legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described above will depend on the personal information concerned and the specific context in which we collect it. We will normally collect personal information from you only:
- Where we have your consent to do so (e.g., for posting comments or for marketing communications).
- Where the processing is in our legitimate interests and not overridden by your data protection interests or fundamental rights and freedoms (e.g., for analyzing website traffic and security monitoring).
- Where we need the personal data to perform a contract with you (e.g., when you engage us for digital services, which will be covered by a separate agreement).
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share information with third parties in the following situations:
- By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information is necessary to respond to a legal process, to investigate potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law.
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work (e.g., website hosting).
6. Your Data Protection Rights under the PDPA
As a user based in Sri Lanka, you have certain rights under the Personal Data Protection Act. These include:
- The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to withdraw consent – You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where we relied on your consent to process your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.
7. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
8. Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data. We use cookies to help us analyze our web page flow, measure promotional effectiveness, and promote trust and safety. You are always free to decline our cookies if your browser permits, although doing so may interfere with your use of some features on the Website.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to other websites 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 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.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this 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 at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@groupstudy.lk
Website: www.groupstudy.lk/contact
