At Gomart.lk, your privacy matters. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

When you make a purchase from our store, we collect the personal details you provide, such as your name, address, and email, to process your order. We also automatically collect your IP address when you browse the site, which helps us understand your browser and device for a better experience.

2. Media Uploads

If you upload images to our website, please avoid uploading photos with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images posted on the site.

3. Cookies

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.

  • Login Page: Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. It doesn’t store personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.

  • User Login: When you log in, we save login details and screen preferences in cookies:

    • Login cookies last for 2 days.

    • Screen option cookies last for 1 year.

    • If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for 2 weeks.

    • Logging out removes login cookies.

  • Publishing: Editing or publishing an article sets a cookie with the post ID. It contains no personal data and expires after one day.

4. Embedded Content

Our articles may include embedded content (like videos, images, or articles) from other websites. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content, especially if you’re logged into their platforms.

5. Data Retention

  • Comments: Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

  • User Accounts: If you create an account, we store the personal details you provide in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete your data anytime (except your username). Website admins can also access and edit this information.

6. Your Rights

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or ask us to delete it. This excludes any data we are legally or operationally required to retain.

7. Age of Consent

By using Gomart.lk, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your region, or that you’ve given permission for any minor dependents to use the site.

8. Security

We take your security seriously. Your information is protected using best practices, including:

  • SSL encryption for secure transactions.

  • AES-256 encryption for storing sensitive data.

  • Compliance with PCI-DSS and additional security protocols.

Although no method is 100% secure, we are committed to safeguarding your data.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes take effect immediately upon being posted. Significant updates will be highlighted here for your awareness.

10. Business Transfers

If Gomart.lk is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owner to continue providing our services.

If you have any questions about this policy, feel free to contact us through our website.