Privacy Policy

UncoverCeylon ("we", "our", or "the platform") is an open-access tourism initiative developed and maintained by Serandib Co., based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. We believe travel information should be freely accessible without invasive surveillance or unnecessary data harvesting.

This Privacy Policy explains what limited information we collect when you visit our website, how that data is used, and how we uphold global privacy standards, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Sri Lanka's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

We operate on a privacy-first model where no account registration is required to browse destinations, view maps, or download guides:

• Saved Wishlists & Favorites: Your saved destinations are stored entirely within your browser's local storage (localStorage). We do not transmit or store your personal wishlist on external servers.
• User Reviews & Feedback: When you voluntarily submit a traveler review, we collect your display name, numerical rating, and written feedback. We do not require your email address or phone number to post reviews.
• Geolocation Data: When using the interactive map or nearby radius search, your browser may ask for your location. This GPS data is processed ephemerally on your device to calculate driving distances and is never saved to our database.

We use minimal, functional cookies necessary to deliver site features:

We do not employ cross-site tracking cookies, behavioral ad networks, or data broker pixels.

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you enjoy full rights regarding your data:

To provide interactive satellite maps and high-resolution photography, we interface with trusted infrastructure providers:

• OpenStreetMap & Leaflet: Open-source vector cartography rendered in your browser.
• Google Maps Navigation: Direct external links to launch directions on your device.
• Google Translate API: On-the-fly multi-language translation.