Effective Date: 09/20/2025
Last Updated: 09/25/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Kadapela ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://kadapela.lk (the "Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out how and why we use your personal data.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. A persistent cookie consists of a text file sent by a web server to a web browser, which will be stored by the browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date (unless deleted by the user before the expiry date). A session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.
We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remember your preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Examples:
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples:
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Analytics | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Analytics | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | Analytics | 1 minute | |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session | Essential | Session | Kadapela |
| cookie_consent | Remembers cookie consent preferences | Functional | 1 year | Kadapela |
| lang_preference | Stores language preference | Functional | 1 year | Kadapela |
Note: This table may be updated as we add or remove cookies from our website.
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We work with several partners who may set cookies on our website to provide their services. These include:
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third parties' websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through various methods:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:
Browser-specific instructions:
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
For specific third-party cookies, you can opt out directly:
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some functionality of our website may not work as intended. Specifically:
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic functioning of our website.
If you access our website through a mobile application, this Cookie Policy also applies to cookies and similar technologies used within the app environment.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and notify users through appropriate channels.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Our legal basis for processing personal data through cookies depends on the type of cookie:
We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type of cookie:
Some of our cookie providers (such as Google) may transfer your data outside of Sri Lanka. These transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and appropriate safeguards.
Under applicable privacy laws, you may have the following rights regarding cookies and the personal data collected through them:
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Kadapela
Email: admin@kadapela.lk
Phone: +94 77 375 1015
Address: Kadapela LK, Weligma, Sri Lanka, 81700
If you have concerns about how we handle cookies or your personal data, you can lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in Sri Lanka or your jurisdiction.
This Cookie Policy is designed to be compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and other major privacy regulations. However, we recommend consulting with legal counsel to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.