Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 24, 2026

The Colombo High Court Lawyers' Association is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with our official web portal. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

1 Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our services, submit applications, or interact with our portal:

• • Full name, postal address, email address, and telephone numbers
• • Professional credentials, bar enrollment numbers, and court registration details
• • Case details, court filings, and documentation submitted through our e-services
• • Payment information for certified copies, filing fees, and other court charges
• • IP addresses, browser type, and usage data collected through cookies and analytics

2 How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used solely for legitimate judicial and administrative purposes, including:

• • Processing and managing court cases, filings, and judicial proceedings
• • Verifying the identity of users accessing online court services
• • Communicating with legal practitioners, litigants, and members of the public
• • Improving our website functionality and user experience
• • Complying with legal obligations and court orders

3 Data Protection & Security

4 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. However, some features of our portal may not function properly without cookies enabled.

5 Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except as required by law, court order, or with your explicit consent. Information may be shared with authorized judicial officers, court staff, and government agencies solely for legitimate legal and administrative purposes.

6 Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held by the Supreme Court. To exercise these rights, please submit a written request to the Registrar of the Supreme Court. We will respond to your request within the timeframe prescribed by applicable law.

7 Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

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