Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2026

At Walk Sri Lanka, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect when you visit Walk Sri Lanka, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Walk Sri Lanka is an independent travel website providing information, guides, destination recommendations, things to do and travel itineraries for exploring Sri Lanka.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you use certain features of the website.

Contact Forms

When you contact us through our website, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • The topic of your enquiry
  • The message or information you submit
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

We use this information to respond to your enquiry, provide assistance, address website feedback, or discuss partnerships and collaborations.

We ask visitors not to submit payment information, passwords or other sensitive personal information through our contact forms.

Newsletter Subscriptions

If you subscribe to the Walk Sri Lanka newsletter, we may collect your email address and information necessary to manage your subscription.

We use this information to send travel tips, destination updates, new guides and other content related to Walk Sri Lanka.

You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in the email.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Walk Sri Lanka, certain information may be collected automatically by your browser, hosting provider, analytics services or other technologies used on the website.

This information may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Approximate location
  • Pages visited
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of your visit
  • General website usage information

This information may be used to understand how visitors use our website, improve website performance, identify technical problems and improve our content and user experience.

We do not use this information to personally identify you unless required or permitted by applicable law.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Walk Sri Lanka may use cookies and similar technologies to make the website function properly, understand website usage and improve your experience.

Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

  • Remembering website preferences
  • Maintaining website functionality
  • Understanding website traffic
  • Measuring content performance
  • Improving website security
  • Delivering or measuring advertising where applicable

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used by Walk Sri Lanka.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

4. Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with Walk Sri Lanka.

Analytics services may collect information such as:

  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • General geographic information
  • Device and browser information
  • How visitors arrive at our website
  • Interactions with website content

We use this information to understand our audience and improve our travel guides, destinations, itineraries and other website content.

Where applicable, analytics providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.

5. Advertising

Walk Sri Lanka may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks.

If advertising services such as Google AdSense are used on this website, advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Display advertisements
  • Measure advertising performance
  • Limit repetitive advertisements
  • Provide advertising that may be more relevant to visitors

Third-party advertising providers may collect or use information about your visits to this and other websites in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable settings.

Where required, Walk Sri Lanka will provide appropriate information and consent choices for advertising cookies and similar technologies.

6. Third-Party Links

Walk Sri Lanka contains links to third-party websites, services and resources.

These may include:

  • Travel services
  • Accommodation providers
  • Transportation services
  • Tourism websites
  • Maps
  • Social media platforms
  • External resources
  • Other websites referenced in our guides

When you leave Walk Sri Lanka and visit a third-party website, that website’s own privacy policy and terms apply.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.

7. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through Walk Sri Lanka may be used to:

  • Respond to contact enquiries
  • Communicate with visitors
  • Send newsletters where you have subscribed
  • Improve our website and content
  • Understand website traffic and usage
  • Improve website performance
  • Maintain website security
  • Prevent abuse or misuse of the website
  • Manage advertising and analytics
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information simply because you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.

8. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect the information submitted through Walk Sri Lanka from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

However, no website or method of transmitting information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You should therefore avoid submitting sensitive information through our contact forms or other website features.

9. How Long We Keep Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries, managing newsletter subscriptions, maintaining business records and meeting legal obligations.

The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

10. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights relating to your personal information.

These may include the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain information
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Object to certain forms of processing
  • Request information about how your data is used

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below.

11. Children’s Privacy

Walk Sri Lanka is a general travel information website and is not specifically directed at children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of creating profiles or providing targeted services.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review and, where appropriate, delete the information.

12. International Visitors

Walk Sri Lanka may be accessed by visitors from countries around the world.

Depending on the services used by the website, information may be processed or stored by service providers in countries outside your country of residence.

Where applicable, we take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to:

  • Our website
  • The services we use
  • Our data practices
  • Legal or regulatory requirements

When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our privacy practices, you can contact Walk Sri Lanka through our contact page.

Walk Sri Lanka

Website: walksrilanka.com

Contact: Contact Walk Sri Lanka