Last updated: 23 August 2026
At shanakasumanasekara.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our visitors’ and customers’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our portfolio, create an account, or purchase digital photography and video assets through our Store. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect certain information about you, including:
- Account and identification information — such as your name, email address, and phone number, provided voluntarily when you create an account, sign in, or complete a purchase in our Store.
- Payment and billing information necessary to process your orders, including card details, which are securely handled by trusted third-party payment processors. We do not store full card numbers on our own servers.
- Purchase and download history— records of the photos or video footage you’ve licensed, for order history and license verification purposes.
- Inquiry and booking information — details you submit through our Contact form regarding photography or videography services, project briefs, or general questions.
- Browsing information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected automatically using cookies and similar technologies.
Use of Information
We may use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To process your Store purchases and provide you with access to your licensed digital downloads.
- To create and manage your account, and verify your license ownership for future reference.
- To communicate with you regarding your purchases, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
- To respond to photography/videography service inquiries submitted via our Contact page.
- To personalize your browsing experience and present relevant portfolio content or Store items.
- To improve our website, products, and services based on your feedback and browsing patterns.
- To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized account access, and abuse of our Store.
Information Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- Trusted service providers — we may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, hosting our platform, and delivering digital assets. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and confidentially.
- Legal requirements — we may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests or orders.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (including analytics tools) to enhance your browsing experience, keep you signed in to your account, analyze website traffic, and understand your preferences and interactions with our website. You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit certain features, such as staying signed in or completing a Store purchase.
Your Choices
You may review, update, or request deletion of your account information by contacting us. You may also request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, subject to applicable law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us via the Contact page.