Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 13th, 2025

This Privacy Policy for Institute of Computer Science & Languages ("we", "us" or "our"), describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services ("Services") including when you visit our website at icsl.lk, or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Policy.

Reading this Privacy Policy will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. We are responsible for making decisions about how your personal information is processed. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

What information do we collect?

Personal information you disclose to us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.

Personal information provided by you: The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following:

• First Name and Last Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

Sensitive information: When necessary, with your consent or as otherwise permitted by applicable law, we process sensitive information such as student data.

All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

Information automatically collected

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, operating system, browser type, the specific pages you visit on our Service, the date and time of your visit, the durations spent on those pages, and additional diagnostic data. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.

The information we collect includes:

• Log and Usage Data: Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Services and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and information about your activity in the Services (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed and other actions you take), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called "crash dumps")).

• Device Data: We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Services. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device, location, browser type, hardware model and operating system.

• Location Data: We collect location data such as information about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services.

Share your personal information

We may share your data with third-parties who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. We might share your personal data;

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with data analytics services, sales & marketing tools, performance monitoring tools and web hosting service providers.

• For Business Transfer: We may share or transfer your information in connection with or during negotiations of, any merger, sales of company assets, financing , or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company

• With Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain services or promotions.

Retention of your personal information

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).

When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

ICSL website is owned by Institite of Computer Science & Languages, which is a data controller of your personal data.

We have adopted this Privacy Policy, which determines how we are processing the information collected by ICSL, which also provides the reasons why we must collect certain personal data about you. Therefore, you must read this Privacy Policy before using ICSL website.

We take care of your personal data and undertake to guarantee its confidentiality and security.

Personal information we collect:

When you visit the ICSL, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the installed cookies on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.” Moreover, we might collect the personal data you provide to us (including but not limited to Name, Surname, Address, payment information, etc.) during registration to be able to fulfill the agreement.

Why do we process your data?

Our top priority is customer data security, and, as such, we may process only minimal user data, only as much as it is absolutely necessary to maintain the website. Information collected automatically is used only to identify potential cases of abuse and establish statistical information regarding website usage. This statistical information is not otherwise aggregated in such a way that it would identify any particular user of the system.

You can visit the website without telling us who you are or revealing any information, by which someone could identify you as a specific, identifiable individual. If, however, you wish to use some of the website’s features, or you wish to receive our newsletter or provide other details by filling a form, you may provide personal data to us, such as your email, first name, last name, city of residence, organization, telephone number. You can choose not to provide us with your personal data, but then you may not be able to take advantage of some of the website’s features. For example, you won’t be able to receive our Newsletter or contact us directly from the website. Users who are uncertain about what information is mandatory are welcome to contact us via academic@icsl.lk.

Your rights:

If you are a Sri Lankan resident, you have the following rights related to your personal data:

• The right to access.

• The right to rectification.

• The right to erasure

• The right to restrict processing.

• The right to data portability.

• The right to object.

• The right not to be subjected to automated decision-making.

• The right to withdraw consent.

• The right to informed.

If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us through the contact information below.

Please note that as we utilize various third-party services for website managemennt and analytics, your information may be processed outside of Sri Lanka. We ensure that your data is handled securely and in accordance with applicable laws, provided you with a safe experience on our site.

Links to other websites:

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for such other websites or third parties' privacy practices. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and read the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.

Information security:

We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We keep reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and personal data disclosure in its control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.

Legal disclosure:

We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

Contact information:

If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to academic@icsl.lk.

Privacy Policy

ICSL website is owned by Institite of Computer Science & Languages, which is a data controller of your personal data.

We have adopted this Privacy Policy, which determines how we are processing the information collected by ICSL, which also provides the reasons why we must collect certain personal data about you. Therefore, you must read this Privacy Policy before using ICSL website.

We take care of your personal data and undertake to guarantee its confidentiality and security.

Personal information we collect:

When you visit the ICSL, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the installed cookies on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.” Moreover, we might collect the personal data you provide to us (including but not limited to Name, Surname, Address, payment information, etc.) during registration to be able to fulfill the agreement.

Why do we process your data?

Our top priority is customer data security, and, as such, we may process only minimal user data, only as much as it is absolutely necessary to maintain the website. Information collected automatically is used only to identify potential cases of abuse and establish statistical information regarding website usage. This statistical information is not otherwise aggregated in such a way that it would identify any particular user of the system.

You can visit the website without telling us who you are or revealing any information, by which someone could identify you as a specific, identifiable individual. If, however, you wish to use some of the website’s features, or you wish to receive our newsletter or provide other details by filling a form, you may provide personal data to us, such as your email, first name, last name, city of residence, organization, telephone number. You can choose not to provide us with your personal data, but then you may not be able to take advantage of some of the website’s features. For example, you won’t be able to receive our Newsletter or contact us directly from the website. Users who are uncertain about what information is mandatory are welcome to contact us via academic@icsl.lk.

Your rights:

If you are a Sri Lankan resident, you have the following rights related to your personal data:

• The right to access.

• The right of rectification.

• The right to erasure.

• The right to restrict processing.

• The right to data portability.

• The right to object.

• The right not to be subjected to automated decision-making.

• The right to withdraw consent.

• The right to be informed.

If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us through the contact information below.

Additionally, if you are a European resident, we note that we are processing your information in order to fulfill contracts we might have with you (for example, if you make an order through the Site), or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests listed above. Additionally, please note that your information might be transferred outside of Europe, including Canada and the United States.

Links to other websites:

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for such other websites or third parties' privacy practices. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and read the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.

Information security:

We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We keep reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and personal data disclosure in its control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.

Legal disclosure:

We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

Contact information:

If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to academic@icsl.lk.