Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Yathama. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you provide when using our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our website, we may collect information such as:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Information submitted through contact or enquiry forms
Other information you voluntarily provide

We may also automatically collect limited technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to your enquiries and requests
Provide information about Yathama and its activities
Communicate with you when necessary
Improve our website and user experience
Understand how visitors use our website
Maintain website security
Process and maintain records of donations
Comply with applicable legal requirements

4. Donations and Donor Information

Yathama welcomes donations from individuals, organizations, and other supporters who wish to contribute towards the care, education, wellbeing, and development of the children under our care.

4.1. Donation Processing

When you make a donation through our website or other donation channels, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, donation amount, and other information necessary to process and maintain a record of your donation.

Used to confirm and acknowledge your donation
Used to provide receipts where applicable
Used to maintain financial and administrative records

4.2. How Donations Are Used

Donations support the needs, activities, and objectives of the organization and the children under our care, including education, food, clothing, accommodation, healthcare, educational materials, and facilities.

Donations made for a specific purpose are used for that purpose wherever reasonably possible
Undesignated donations are allocated according to current organizational priorities

4.3. Donor Privacy

We respect the privacy of our donors. Personal information provided during the donation process is handled responsibly and is never sold or rented to third parties.

Shared only with trusted service providers where necessary to process a donation
Shared only when required to comply with legal requirements or protect the rights and security of Yathama

4.4. Payment Information

Online donations may be processed through third-party payment providers. Payment information is handled directly by the relevant provider according to its own security and privacy policies.

Yathama does not intentionally store complete payment card details

5. Cookies

Yathama may use cookies or similar technologies to improve the functionality and performance of the website. Cookies help us remember preferences, understand how visitors use the website, improve performance, and provide a better user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Read our full Cookie Policy

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate and maintain the website or provide requested services, or when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or security of Yathama, our users, or others.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information submitted through our website. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Yathama is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Request access to information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information where applicable
Withdraw consent where applicable
Ask questions about how your information is being used

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out to us using the details below.

yathama@slt.lk

+94 11 2327292

6th Floor, "Yathama Building", 142 Galle Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

4.1. Donation Processing

Used to confirm and acknowledge your donation
Used to provide receipts where applicable
Used to maintain financial and administrative records

4.2. How Donations Are Used

Donations made for a specific purpose are used for that purpose wherever reasonably possible
Undesignated donations are allocated according to current organizational priorities

4.3. Donor Privacy

We respect the privacy of our donors. Personal information provided during the donation process is handled responsibly and is never sold or rented to third parties.

Shared only with trusted service providers where necessary to process a donation
Shared only when required to comply with legal requirements or protect the rights and security of Yathama

4.4. Payment Information

Online donations may be processed through third-party payment providers. Payment information is handled directly by the relevant provider according to its own security and privacy policies.

Yathama does not intentionally store complete payment card details

5. Cookies

Read our full Cookie Policy

6. Sharing Your Information

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Request access to information we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate information

Request deletion of your information where applicable

Withdraw consent where applicable

Ask questions about how your information is being used