Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12/11/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Boarding.lk ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services to list or find boarding accommodations.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Data: Name, email address, and profile picture (via Google Sign-In).
  • Contact Data: WhatsApp/Phone number provided during registration.
  • Property Data: Addresses, photos, prices, descriptions, and rules for listings you post.
  • Communications: Messages sent to other users through our platform.

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages you view, time spent on pages, and search queries.
  • Device Data: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to maintain your login session.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your user account.
  • To facilitate connections between Tenants and Landlords (e.g., displaying your WhatsApp number to registered users).
  • To verify listings and prevent fraud or spam.
  • To send you transactional emails (e.g., "Ad Approved", "New Message") via our email service provider.
  • To improve website performance and user experience.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following situations:

  • With Other Users: Your contact details (WhatsApp) are visible to other registered users when they view your listing or profile.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by Sri Lankan law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services. You can request the deletion of your account and all associated data (listings, chats) by contacting us or using the delete function in your dashboard.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure authentication (OAuth), to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
hello@boarding.lk