Cookie Policy
kasada.lk
Last updated: 07 June 2025
Welcome to kasada.lk (“we”, “our”, or “us”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described below. For information about how we handle your personal data more broadly, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies are classified by their lifespan:
Session cookies — deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies — remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
Cookies are also classified by origin:
First-party cookies — set directly by kasada.lk.
Third-party cookies — set by external services we integrate (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel).
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functions such as user authentication, session management, security, and access to account features. These cookies cannot be disabled without breaking site functionality.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site — which pages are visited most, how long users stay, and where they navigate from. This data is used in aggregate to improve site performance and user experience.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as your chosen language, login details (where applicable), and display preferences, so you do not have to re-enter them on each visit.
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to serve advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They track your browsing activity across websites and are set by our advertising partners such as Google AdSense. You may opt out of interest-based advertising via your browser settings or the tools listed in Section 6.
3. Cookie Details
The table below lists the specific cookies used on kasada.lk, their purpose, and their retention duration.
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SESS* / session | Essential | Maintains your login session and site state | Session | kasada.lk |
| DRUPAL_UID | Essential | Identifies authenticated Drupal users | Session | kasada.lk |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | kasada.lk |
| _ga | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Persists Google Analytics session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Analytics | Distinguishes users; used by Google Analytics | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Analytics | Throttles request rate for Google Analytics | 1 minute | |
| _clck | Analytics | Persists Microsoft Clarity user ID | 1 year | Microsoft |
| _clsk | Analytics | Connects page views to a Clarity session | 24 hours | Microsoft |
| _fbp | Advertising | Used by Meta Pixel to store and track visits | 3 months | Meta |
| _fbc | Advertising | Stores last click attribution for Facebook ads | 2 years | Meta |
| IDE | Advertising | Used by Google AdSense for ad targeting | 1 year | |
| test_cookie | Advertising | Checks if browser supports cookies (DoubleClick) | 15 minutes | |
| GRECAPTCHA | Essential | Google reCAPTCHA spam and bot prevention | Session / 6 months | |
| lang / uli_* | Functionality | Remembers preferred language setting | Session / 1 year | kasada.lk |
Note: Cookie names and durations may vary slightly depending on your browser and region. Third-party cookies are subject to change by the respective providers.
4. Third-Party Cookies & Services
The third-party services below may set cookies on your device when you visit kasada.lk. Each service operates under its own privacy and cookie policy.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website usage analysis and traffic reporting | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Meta Pixel | User interaction tracking for marketing and remarketing | facebook.com/privacy/policy |
| Microsoft Clarity | Session recordings and usability analysis | privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement |
| Google AdSense | Display of relevant ads and ad performance measurement | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google reCAPTCHA | Spam and bot prevention | policies.google.com/privacy |
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, block, or allow cookies. See your browser’s help section for instructions:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific third-party tracking using the tools below:
Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
Meta Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Please note that disabling certain cookies — especially essential cookies — may significantly affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to log in or complete transactions.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit kasada.lk, a cookie consent banner will appear. You may:
Accept all cookies
Accept only essential cookies
Customise which categories of cookies you allow
Your consent preferences are stored in a first-party cookie (“cookie_consent”) for up to 1 year. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or revisiting the cookie banner through our website settings.
Consent records (category accepted, timestamp, and banner version) are logged on our servers to demonstrate compliance. These records do not contain personally identifiable information beyond an anonymous session identifier.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally agreed standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but you can use the opt-out tools listed in Section 5 to limit tracking.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, third-party services, or applicable legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@kasada.lk
Website: https://kasada.lk
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