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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we handle your data.

Last Updated: April 6, 2026

Effective Date: April 6, 2026

MrKottu.lk ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://mrkottu.lk (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us through our website. The personal information that we may collect includes:

Name: When you submit a message through our contact form.
Email Address: When you submit a message through our contact form or subscribe to any communications.
Message Content: Any information you choose to include in correspondence with us through the contact form.

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, financial information, health information, or government-issued identification numbers.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information (Usage Data)

When you visit the Site, our servers and third-party services may automatically collect certain information about your device and your use of the Site. This information may include:

Device Information: Your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, device type (desktop, mobile, tablet), screen resolution, and device identifiers.
Usage Information: Pages you visit on our Site, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on each page, the pages you viewed immediately before and after accessing the Site, referring URLs, and other browsing actions.
Location Information: Approximate geographic location based on your IP address (country, region, city).
Connection Information: Your Internet service provider (ISP) and connection speed.

1.3 Information Collected Through Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Site. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please see Section 5 ("Cookies and Tracking Technologies") below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

To Respond to Your Inquiries: We use personal information submitted through our contact form to respond to your questions, feedback, restaurant submissions, recipe suggestions, and other communications.
To Improve Our Website: We use usage data and analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site, identify popular content, diagnose technical issues, and improve the overall user experience.
To Personalize Your Experience: We may use collected data to tailor content and advertisements to your interests and preferences.
To Display Advertisements: We work with third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on our Site. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites.
To Analyze Website Traffic: We use Google Analytics and similar tools to analyze traffic patterns, measure the effectiveness of our content, and generate statistical reports about website usage.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information as required by applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
To Protect Our Rights: We may use your information to enforce our terms of service, protect the security and integrity of our Site, and protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.

3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

MrKottu.lk uses Google AdSense, a web advertising service provided by Google LLC ("Google"), to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and other websites on the Internet.

3.1 DoubleClick DART Cookie

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads on MrKottu.lk. The DART cookie enables Google and its partners to serve advertisements to you based on your visits to our Site and other sites across the Internet. The DART cookie does not track personal information about you, such as your name, email address, physical address, telephone number, social security number, bank account number, or credit card number.

3.2 How Google Uses Your Data

Google may use the information collected through its advertising services to:

Serve ads based on your interests, demographics, and prior browsing behavior (personalized advertising).
Limit the number of times you see a particular ad (frequency capping).
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Detect and prevent fraud and abuse.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use sites that use their services, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

3.3 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie and personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ad Settings page at: https://adssettings.google.com

Additionally, you may opt out of personalized advertising from many third-party ad networks by visiting:

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will no longer see advertisements on our Site. You will still see ads, but they may not be tailored to your interests.

3.4 Other Third-Party Advertisers

In addition to Google AdSense, we may work with other third-party advertising networks and partners. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities across different websites to provide you with targeted advertisements. Each third-party advertiser has its own privacy policy governing the data it collects. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party advertisers whose ads you encounter on our Site.

4. Google Analytics

MrKottu.lk uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States and other countries.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

How often users visit the Site.
What pages they visit and in what order.
How long they spend on each page.
What other sites they visited prior to coming to our Site.
Demographic information (age range, gender, interests) when available.
Geographic location (country, region, city).
Device and browser information.

Google may use this data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to the Site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits to the Site by disabling cookies in your browser or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A "cookie" is a small text file that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. Cookies allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you do not have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on MrKottu.lk:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and cookie consent management. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies are primarily set by Google Analytics.
Advertising Cookies: These cookies are set by our advertising partners, including Google AdSense. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your cookie consent preferences and display settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

5.2 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of the Site may become inaccessible or not function properly.

You can manage your cookie preferences through:

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. Consult your browser's help section for instructions.
Our Cookie Banner: When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or manage cookies.
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools: Use the opt-out links provided in Section 3.3 above to manage advertising cookies.

5.3 Web Beacons and Pixel Tags

We and our third-party partners may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags, clear GIFs, or tracking pixels) in conjunction with cookies. Web beacons are tiny transparent graphic images placed on web pages or in emails that allow us to track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our content and advertising. Web beacons do not store personal information on your device but work in conjunction with cookies to monitor activity.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, and resources that are not operated by us. These include links to restaurants, recipe sources, video platforms, social media sites, and other external resources. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every third-party site you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and your interactions with such websites are governed by their respective privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

MrKottu.lk is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@mrkottu.lk so that we can take the necessary steps to remove such information from our records.

This policy is in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of the United States. While MrKottu.lk is based in Sri Lanka, we recognize the importance of protecting children's privacy globally and adhere to COPPA standards as a best practice.

8. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

Use of SSL/TLS encryption to secure data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
Regular security assessments and updates of our website infrastructure.
Limited access to personal information to only those who need it to perform their duties.
Use of reputable third-party hosting services with robust security measures.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You acknowledge that you provide your personal information at your own risk.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to honoring these rights to the extent applicable under the laws of your jurisdiction.

9.1 Rights Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any personal information you believe is inaccurate or complete any information you believe is incomplete.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal information, under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@mrkottu.lk. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9.2 Rights Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which we collected the information, the business or commercial purpose for collecting the information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share the information.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" of your personal information. Please note that MrKottu.lk does not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, the use of advertising cookies by third-party ad networks may constitute a "sale" under the broad definition of the CCPA.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. We will not deny you goods or services, charge you different prices, or provide a different level or quality of service because you exercised your rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@mrkottu.lk. We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request and respond within 45 days.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information collected through our contact form only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to your inquiry and maintaining records for legal and business purposes. Usage data collected through analytics may be retained in aggregate form for a longer period for the purpose of analyzing website performance and trends.

11. International Data Transfers

MrKottu.lk is operated from Sri Lanka. If you are accessing our Site from outside Sri Lanka, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Sri Lanka and other countries where our servers or third-party service providers are located. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than those of your country.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we may notify you by placing a prominent notice on our Site or by other means as required by applicable law. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications to this Privacy Policy shall constitute your acceptance of such modifications.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@mrkottu.lk
Website: https://mrkottu.lk/contact.html

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner and resolve any concerns you may have regarding your privacy.