Privacy Policy

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information automatically collected when you use our platform.

• Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address when you register, post an advertisement, or make a purchase.
• Social Login Data: If you choose to register or log in using third-party accounts (such as Google, Facebook, or Apple), we collect the profile information provided by that platform, which typically includes your name, email address, and profile picture.
• Payment Data: When you buy premium ads or services, we collect data necessary to process your payment. See Section 4 for details on how this is handled securely.
• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and data collected via cookies regarding how you interact with our website.

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To facilitate buying and selling, and to display your approved advertisements.
• To process payments, issue invoices, and complete financial transactions.
• To manage your account, authenticate your identity via social logins, and provide customer support.
• To detect, prevent, and mitigate fraudulent or illegal activities.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following instances:

• Public Listings: The contact details you choose to display on your advertisements will be visible to public visitors looking to buy your products.
• Third-Party Providers: When you use Social Logins or make a payment, data is securely shared with the respective platform (Google, Facebook, or banking/payment partners) to complete the action.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by Sri Lankan law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities (e.g., law enforcement).

We take financial security very seriously.

Important Note on Card Security: All online payments on BuySell.lk are processed securely through certified, third-party payment gateways. BuySell.lk does not store, capture, or retain your credit card, debit card, or banking details on our servers. All transaction details are encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology directly through our payment partner's secure network.

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze our traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of BuySell.lk.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time by logging into your account profile.

• Social Login Disconnection: If you used a social login, you can revoke access to BuySell.lk directly through your Google/Facebook/Apple security settings.
• Account Deletion: If you wish to completely delete your account and all associated personal data from our active servers, please contact us using the details below.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].