Privacy Policy - PressVia.com

1. Controller / Contact

Data Controller: PressVia (owner/operator)
Contact: PressVia Team
Email: contact@pressvia.com

If you have questions about this Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or want to make a privacy-related request, email contact@pressvia.com with the subject line "Privacy Request - PressVia".

2. Scope & Acceptance

By accessing or using the Site you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your personal data as described herein. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Site.

This Policy applies to personal data collected via the Site and any related services we operate. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from the Site; review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing personal information.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically.

3.1 Information You Provide

When you interact with the Site, you may provide us with personal data, for example:

• Name and email address when you subscribe to a newsletter or contact us.
• Content you submit (comments, messages, or other contributions).
• Information included in support requests or other communications.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect information about your device and use of the Site, including:

• IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers.
• Pages visited, referral and exit pages, interactions with content, timestamps.
• Crash/error reports and performance data.
• Cookies, local storage and similar identifiers.
• Analytics and advertising identifiers.

We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (e.g., race, religion, health) through the Site. If you provide such information, you do so voluntarily and at your own risk.

4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and similar technologies (collectively, "cookies") to operate, secure, and improve the Site, provide a better user experience, and deliver advertising.

Cookie categories

• Strictly necessary: required for the Site to function (cannot be turned off).
• Performance & analytics: collect aggregated usage data to help us improve the Site.
• Functionality: enable enhanced features (e.g., preferences).
• Targeting & advertising: enable personalized advertising and ad measurement.

Third-party advertising

PressVia participates in Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks. These vendors (including Google) may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide targeted advertising. This may include use of the DoubleClick cookie and other identifiers.

Manage cookies and opt-out

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

To opt out of personalized advertising from Google, visit: https://www.google.com/settings/ads .

For other industry opt-outs, consult the Network Advertising Initiative or similar resources.

5. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, maintain and secure the Site.
• To personalize content and advertising.
• To analyze usage and improve Site performance and user experience.
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
• To send newsletters and updates when you have consented to receive them.
• To detect, prevent and investigate security incidents, fraud, or misuse.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so (for example, consent, performance of contract, legitimate interests, or legal obligation).

6. Legal Bases for Processing (for EEA/UK data subjects)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our lawful bases include:

• Consent: where you have given clear consent (e.g., for newsletters or targeted cookies).
• Performance of a contract: to perform services you request.
• Legitimate interests: for Site operation, security, analytics, fraud prevention, and advertising optimization (when these interests are not overridden by your rights).
• Legal obligation: where required by law.

7. Sharing & Disclosure

We may share personal data in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: third parties who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery, advertising platforms). These providers process data under contract and only as instructed.
• Advertising partners: Google and other ad networks for ad serving, measurement and personalization.
• Legal compliance: to respond to lawful requests from public authorities, courts, or law enforcement.
• Protecting rights: to enforce our Terms, protect our property, safety, or the rights of others.
• Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale-subject to appropriate protections.

We require third parties to implement reasonable security measures and to process data only for permitted purposes.

8. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

The Site may include links to external websites and embedded content (e.g., social widgets). These third parties have their own privacy practices and may set cookies or collect information. We are not responsible for their content or practices-review their privacy policies before providing personal data.

9. International Transfers

Personal data collected on the Site may be processed or stored in countries other than your country of residence, including countries that may have different data protection laws. When personal data is transferred outside Sri Lanka or the EEA/UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) or other lawful transfer mechanisms as required.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Examples:

• Subscriber contact information - retained while the subscription is active and for a short period after to manage requests.
• Analytics and log data - retained in aggregated or anonymized form for analysis; raw logs retained for a limited period.
• Legal records - retained as required for compliance and dispute resolution.

When data is no longer required, we will delete or anonymize it where practicable.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Access: request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy.
• Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: request erasure of your personal data where lawful.
• Restriction: request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Portability: receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Object: object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling and direct marketing.
• Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, email contact@pressvia.com with the subject "Privacy Request - PressVia" and include sufficient information for us to verify your identity. We may request proof of identity before responding. We aim to respond to valid requests promptly and in any event within 30 days where required by applicable law; complex requests may take longer and we will inform you if more time is needed.

If you are in the EEA/UK and believe our processing breaches applicable data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we collected personal data from a child, contact us at contact@pressvia.com and we will take steps to delete the information.

13. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If we become aware of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will take steps required by applicable law, which may include notifying affected individuals and relevant authorities.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on the Site with an updated "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, we will provide more prominent notice (for example, by email for active subscribers). Continued use of the Site after changes constitute acceptance of the revised Policy.

15. Additional Notices

For California residents (CCPA / CPRA): California residents may have additional rights concerning access, deletion, and disclosure of personal data collected in the prior 12 months. Contact contact@pressvia.com for requests.

For EEA/UK residents: See Section 6 (Legal Bases) and Section 11 (Your Rights) for GDPR-related rights and information.

16. Contact

For privacy inquiries, data requests, or complaints, contact:
Email: contact@pressvia.com