1. IntroductionWho we are
At EWOL MEDIA, operated by EWOL (PVT) LTD, we prioritise the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information collected and recorded by EWOL MEDIA and how it is used across all of our platforms — News, Stories, and SciNexus.
By accessing or using our website, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
2. Information We CollectWhat data we gather
We collect only what's necessary to provide you a better, more personalised experience:
- Account Information — When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture to create and manage your reader profile.
- Comments & Interactions — Comments, likes, and bookmarks you leave on News, Stories, or SciNexus posts, along with your IP address for spam and abuse prevention.
- Usage Data — Pages viewed, time spent reading, device/browser type, and referral source, used to improve content recommendations.
- Reading Preferences — Theme (dark/light), font size, and language selections saved locally to personalise future visits.
3. How We Use Your InformationPurpose of processing
We use collected information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the EWOL MEDIA website and its News / Stories / SciNexus sections.
- Personalise your "For You" feed and recommend related articles based on reading habits.
- Understand and analyse how visitors use our website to improve content and performance.
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, spam, and security issues.
- Communicate updates, breaking news alerts, or respond to your inquiries.
4. Cookies & Local StorageTracking technologies
Like most websites, EWOL MEDIA uses cookies and browser local storage to remember visitor preferences — such as Dark/Light mode, language, and the pages you've accessed.
We also use cookies to maintain a secure, persistent login session. For a complete breakdown of every cookie we set, please see our dedicated Cookie Policy.
5. Google ServicesThird-party integrations
We rely on the following Google services to power core site functionality:
| Service | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Google Identity Services | Secure one-tap sign-in and account creation | Essential |
| Google Translate | Multi-language support (Sinhala / Tamil / English) | Third-Party |
| Google Analytics | Anonymous traffic and engagement analytics | Preference |
| Google AdSense | Displaying relevant advertising to support free content | Third-Party |
These third-party services may use their own cookies or web beacons in line with their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy for full details on how they handle data.
6. Facebook Platform UsagePage publishing only
EWOL MEDIA uses Facebook (Meta) Platform APIs solely to publish content to our official Facebook Page. Our application does not collect personal data from Facebook users.
- We only access Page-related information required to publish posts.
- We never access personal Facebook profiles.
- We do not store, sell, or share Facebook data with third parties.
Our use of Facebook data fully complies with the Meta Platform Policies.
7. Data SecurityHow we protect you
We value your trust and use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, including:
- End-to-end SSL/TLS encryption on every page.
- Hashed credentials and prepared-statement database queries to prevent injection attacks.
- Rate-limiting and session hardening to deter automated abuse.
While we work hard to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to strengthen our safeguards.
8. Your RightsAccess & control
You may request to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you at any time by contacting us. You can also disable cookies in your browser settings or sign out to end your session immediately.
9. Children's PrivacyAge requirements
EWOL MEDIA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.
10. Changes to This PolicyStaying up to date
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact UsWe're here to help
Questions about your privacy?
Reach our team directly and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.