Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies allow us to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.

At Kotte Green Tourism Network (KGTN), we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content related to sustainable tourism and conservation efforts in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration	Essential
Essential Cookies	Required for basic website functionality, security, and navigation	Session/1 year	Yes
Performance Cookies	Help us understand how visitors use our website and improve performance	1-2 years	No
Functional Cookies	Remember your preferences and settings to enhance user experience	1 year	No
Marketing Cookies	Track visitor activity to provide relevant content and advertisements	1-2 years	No

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Website Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide personalized content
Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our conservation and tourism content
Security: To protect against fraud and ensure secure form submissions
Communication: To enable contact forms, newsletter signups, and membership applications
Content Optimization: To improve our educational materials about Kotte's heritage and biodiversity

4. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or delete cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually set your browser to:

Block all cookies
Allow only first-party cookies
Delete existing cookies
Get notifications before cookies are stored

Opt-Out Tools

For analytics and marketing cookies, you can use:

Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Your browser's "Do Not Track" setting
Industry opt-out tools for targeted advertising

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality, including form submissions for membership applications and event registrations.

5. Third-Party Tools

Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and performance monitoring
Social Media Platforms: For social sharing buttons and embedded content
Font Services: For improved typography and website design
Content Delivery Networks: For faster loading of website resources

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or email communications to registered members.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email

kottegreentourisum@gmail.com

Phone

+94 76 439 7039

Address

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka

Effective Date: 25 July 2025