Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

AusLankaServices uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized content.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Authentication: To keep you logged in as you navigate our site
• Security: To protect your account and detect suspicious activity
• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site
• Performance: To improve site speed and functionality

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences or location. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

• Google OAuth: For authentication via Google accounts
• Stripe: For secure payment processing
• Cloudinary: For image delivery and optimization

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be session-based or persistent:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until expiration or manual deletion

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through settings. You can:

• Delete all cookies from your browser
• Block all cookies from being set
• Block third-party cookies only
• Set cookies to expire when you close your browser

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.

8. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

For general information about cookies, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: