Legal & Policies

1. Who We Are and Why This Policy Exists

Iconic Youths Sri Lanka is a nonprofit youth organization based in Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka. We run community service projects, education initiatives, health awareness programs, youth mentorship, and leadership development activities that serve young people and communities across the Eastern Province and beyond.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and what rights you have over your own data. We have written this policy in plain language because our community includes young people, parents, volunteers, and donors — and everyone deserves to understand how their information is handled.

By using our website, submitting any form, applying to volunteer, registering for an event, or making a donation, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you are under 18 years of age, please read this policy together with a parent or guardian.

2. What Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Give Us Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with us. This may happen when you fill out our contact form, apply to join as a volunteer, register for a program or community event, submit a project proposal, make a donation, or send us an email. The types of information we collect include:

• Identity information: Full name, date of birth, gender (optional), National Identity Card (NIC) number or passport number where required for volunteer verification or event registration.
• Contact information: Email address, phone number, and home address or district.
• Educational and professional background: School or university attended, year of study, skills, and relevant experience — collected primarily for volunteer applications and mentorship matching.
• Emergency contact details: Name and phone number of a parent, guardian, or next of kin, collected for in-person programs and field activities to ensure your safety.
• Health and medical information: Only when relevant to in-person participation — for example, known allergies or medical conditions that our team should be aware of during field activities. This data is treated with the highest level of sensitivity.
• Financial information: When you make a donation, payment details are processed through secure third-party payment platforms. We do not store card or bank details on our own systems.
• Photographs and video: Images or recordings taken at our events or shared with us for promotional purposes. We always seek your consent before using your likeness in any published material.
• Feedback and correspondence: Any messages, suggestions, complaints, or testimonials you send us.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our website, certain technical data is collected automatically. This helps us understand how people use the site so we can improve it. This data includes your IP address and approximate geographic location, browser type and version, operating system, pages you visited and the order you visited them, time and date of your visit, how long you spent on each page, the website that referred you to ours, and device type. This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies — see our Cookie Policy below for full details.

2.3 Information From Third Parties

In some cases, we may receive information about you from third parties — for example, if a partner organization refers you to one of our programs, or if a parent or guardian registers you for an event. We handle such information with the same care and commitment as information you provide directly to us.

3. How and Why We Use Your Information

We use your personal information only for legitimate, clearly defined purposes. We do not use your data in ways you would not reasonably expect. Here is how we use the information we collect:

• To process volunteer applications: We review the information you submit to assess your suitability for our programs, match you with appropriate roles, conduct background checks where required for youth-facing roles, and communicate with you throughout the process.
• To organize and manage programs and events: We use contact and registration details to confirm your participation, send event information, manage attendance, and ensure your safety during in-person activities.
• To process and acknowledge donations: We use financial and contact information to process donations, issue acknowledgment receipts, and maintain accurate financial records as required by nonprofit governance standards.
• To communicate with you: We send program updates, newsletters, event invitations, volunteer opportunities, and important announcements to people who have opted in to receive such communications. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• To respond to your enquiries: When you contact us with a question, request, or complaint, we use your information to respond promptly and appropriately.
• To improve our website and programs: Aggregated and anonymized data helps us understand what is working well, what can be improved, and how to serve our community better.
• To produce impact reports and publications: We may include anonymized statistics, quotes (with your permission), or photographs (with your consent) in annual reports, social media, grant applications, or press materials.
• To comply with legal obligations: We may need to retain or disclose certain information to meet our obligations under Sri Lankan law, including nonprofit registration requirements, financial reporting standards, and child safeguarding obligations.
• To protect safety and wellbeing: We may use personal information when necessary to protect the safety and welfare of participants, volunteers, staff, or the wider community — particularly in emergency situations.

4. Legal Grounds for Processing Your Data

We process your personal information on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent: For example, when you opt in to receive our newsletter or give us permission to use your photograph. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
• Performance of a contract or agreement: For example, when you formally agree to volunteer with us or register for a program that involves a participation agreement.
• Legitimate interests: We process certain data based on our legitimate interest as a nonprofit — such as improving our website, understanding our community's needs, and reporting to funders — provided these interests do not override your rights.
• Legal obligation: In some cases, we are required by law to collect, retain, or disclose information — for example, under child protection laws or financial reporting requirements applicable to registered nonprofits in Sri Lanka.
• Vital interests: In emergency situations involving risk to life or physical safety, we may process data without prior consent where necessary to protect someone's wellbeing.

5. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial purposes. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With your explicit consent: We will always ask your permission before sharing your personal details with any external party not already described in this policy.
• With service providers who support our work: We use trusted third-party services to help us operate — for example, email platforms, donation processing tools, and website hosting. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and may only use your data to perform services on our behalf.
• With partner organizations and funders: We may share non-identifying program data (such as participant numbers and program outcomes) with grant-making bodies or partner NGOs as part of our reporting obligations. We do not share identifiable personal data with funders without your consent.
• When required by law: We may disclose information if required by a court order, government authority, or applicable Sri Lankan law. We will notify you of any such requirement unless prohibited from doing so by law.
• To protect safety: If we have a reasonable belief that disclosure is necessary to prevent harm to any individual — particularly a child or vulnerable young person — we may share relevant information with appropriate authorities, including law enforcement or child protection services, without prior notice.

6. Protecting Children and Young People

Because Iconic Youths primarily serves young people, we treat the protection of children's privacy and safety as our highest priority. We apply the following specific practices for participants under 18 years of age:

• Parental or guardian consent: Before collecting personal information from a person under 18, we seek informed written or verifiable consent from their parent or legal guardian. This applies to program registration, volunteer roles, photography, and any other situation involving personal data.
• Minimizing data collection: We collect only the minimum information necessary for the specific purpose. We do not ask young people for information that is not genuinely needed.
• No direct marketing to minors: We do not send marketing communications directly to individuals who we know to be under 18.
• Photography and media: We obtain separate, specific consent from a parent or guardian before photographing or recording a minor, and before publishing any such images. We never publish images of minors without explicit written consent.
• Safeguarding protocols: All volunteers and staff who work directly with young people undergo orientation that includes safeguarding and child protection principles. Any concern about a child's safety is acted on immediately in line with our safeguarding procedures.
• Access to youth data: Access to personal information about participants under 18 is restricted to authorized staff and volunteers on a strict need-to-know basis.

7. How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep your personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. Our general retention periods are as follows:

• Volunteer records: Retained for three years after your last active engagement with us, or as required by our insurance or safeguarding obligations.
• Donation records: Retained for seven years in line with financial record-keeping standards applicable to nonprofits in Sri Lanka.
• Event registration data: Retained for one year after the event, unless you have an ongoing relationship with us.
• Website usage data: Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely; identifiable data is deleted or anonymized after 26 months.
• Correspondence and enquiries: Retained for two years from the date of last contact.
• Photographs and media: Retained for as long as the content remains relevant and the consent provided remains valid. You may withdraw consent for the use of your image at any time.

When data is no longer required, we delete or anonymize it securely.

8. How We Protect Your Information

We take data security seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. Our security practices include:

• Secure hosting environments with encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmitted through our website
• Restricted access controls — only authorized team members can access personal data, and only to the extent required for their specific role
• Use of reputable, industry-standard third-party services for payment processing that maintain rigorous security standards (such as PCI-DSS compliance)
• Regular review of our data handling practices and access permissions
• Orientation and awareness training for volunteers and staff on their data protection responsibilities

No system is entirely without risk, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at iconicyouths1@gmail.com.

9. Your Rights Over Your Personal Information

You have meaningful rights over your personal data. We respect these rights and will respond to your requests promptly — generally within 30 days. Your rights include:

• Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and information about how it is used. This is provided free of charge.
• Right to correction: If any information we hold about you is inaccurate or out of date, you can ask us to correct it.
• Right to deletion: You may ask us to delete your personal information where we no longer have a lawful reason to hold it, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain certain records.
• Right to restriction: You may ask us to pause how we use your data in certain circumstances — for example, while you contest its accuracy.
• Right to data portability: Where technically feasible, you may request a copy of the data you provided to us in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You have the right to object to us using your data for direct marketing at any time. You may also object to processing based on our legitimate interests, though we may continue if we have compelling grounds.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where you have given consent for us to use your information, you may withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect any processing that took place before the withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please write to us at iconicyouths1@gmail.com. We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. If you are a parent or guardian acting on behalf of a minor, please clearly state this in your request.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites — for example, partner organizations, social media platforms, or donation platforms. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit via a link from our site.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time — for example, in response to changes in law, technology, or our organizational practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after a change is published constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about how we handle your personal information, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us. We are committed to resolving any issues fairly and promptly.

Iconic Youths Sri Lanka
Email: iconicyouths1@gmail.com
Phone: +94 75 55 77 266
Address: Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka

We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days of receipt. If you feel your concern has not been resolved satisfactorily, you have the right to seek further recourse through the relevant regulatory authority in Sri Lanka.

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Iconic Youths Sri Lanka. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and your participation in any of our programs, events, volunteer opportunities, or other activities. Please read them carefully before using our services.

By accessing our website, submitting any application or form, making a donation, or participating in any Iconic Youths program or event, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or participate in our activities.

If you are under 18 years of age, these Terms must be read and accepted by your parent or legal guardian on your behalf. By allowing a young person to participate in our programs, a parent or guardian agrees to these Terms in relation to that young person's involvement.

2. About Iconic Youths Sri Lanka

Iconic Youths Sri Lanka is a nonprofit youth organization established in Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka. Our mission is to empower young people to become engaged, capable, and compassionate leaders who contribute positively to their communities.

We operate a range of programs including community service projects, educational support initiatives, health awareness campaigns, youth mentorship, skills development workshops, and leadership training. All of our programs are non-commercial and driven by our mission, not profit. We are committed to operating with transparency, accountability, and respect for the dignity and rights of every person who engages with us — whether as a participant, volunteer, donor, partner, or website visitor.

3. Use of Our Website

3.1 What You May Do

You are welcome to use our website for the following purposes:

• Learning about Iconic Youths, our mission, projects, and team
• Applying to volunteer or join one of our programs
• Registering for events or community initiatives
• Making a donation to support our work
• Contacting us with questions, feedback, or partnership enquiries
• Sharing our publicly available content for non-commercial purposes, with attribution

3.2 What You Must Not Do

You agree not to use our website or any of our platforms in any of the following ways:

• For any purpose that is unlawful under the laws of Sri Lanka or any other applicable jurisdiction
• To impersonate Iconic Youths, any member of our team, or any other person or organization
• To submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information in any form or application
• To collect, harvest, or scrape personal data from our website without authorization
• To transmit spam, unsolicited communications, viruses, or other harmful or disruptive content
• To interfere with or disrupt the functionality or security of our website or its underlying infrastructure
• To use our name, logo, or any of our content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission
• To post, share, or transmit any content that is defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, hateful, or harmful to any individual or group
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our website, systems, or data
• To engage in any conduct that could damage the reputation or integrity of Iconic Youths

4. Volunteer Programs

4.1 Applying to Volunteer

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about community service and youth empowerment. Submitting a volunteer application does not guarantee acceptance. We review each application carefully and reserve the right to accept or decline any applicant based on program needs, available capacity, qualifications, suitability, and other relevant factors. Our decisions are made in good faith and in the best interests of our programs and the communities we serve.

4.2 Code of Conduct for Volunteers

All accepted volunteers are required to:

• Complete any required onboarding, orientation, or training before beginning their role
• Adhere to our organizational values: integrity, respect, inclusivity, empathy, and accountability
• Follow our safeguarding and child protection guidelines at all times, particularly when working with young people under 18
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding personal information about participants, beneficiaries, and other volunteers that they encounter in the course of their role
• Represent Iconic Youths professionally and constructively in all interactions — whether online, at events, or in the community
• Comply with safety protocols and risk management procedures during field activities, community events, and programs
• Promptly report any safeguarding concern, accident, incident, or ethical concern to the appropriate program coordinator
• Respect the dignity and cultural backgrounds of all program participants and community members

Volunteers who violate our code of conduct may have their participation suspended or terminated at our discretion. In serious cases — particularly those involving harm to young people — we may report incidents to the relevant authorities.

4.3 Volunteer Status

Volunteers are not employees of Iconic Youths. They do not receive remuneration for their service, though we may reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our reimbursement policy. Volunteering with us does not create an employment relationship, and volunteers are not entitled to employee benefits, compensation, or protections under Sri Lankan employment law.

4.4 Youth Volunteers

We encourage young people aged 16 and above to engage with us as volunteers. Volunteers under 18 must have written parental or guardian consent before beginning any role. Youth volunteers may be assigned to roles appropriate to their age, experience, and the level of supervision available.

5. Programs and Events

5.1 Registration and Participation

By registering for any Iconic Youths program, workshop, event, or field activity, you confirm that the information you have provided in your registration is accurate and complete. You agree to follow any instructions given by our team for the safe and productive operation of the activity. For participants under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must provide written consent before the young person can participate in any in-person activity, field program, or community event.

5.2 Health and Safety

We take the physical safety and wellbeing of all participants seriously. All participants are expected to disclose any relevant health conditions or mobility considerations that may affect their participation. We reserve the right to exclude individuals from specific activities if, in our reasonable judgment, participation would pose an unacceptable risk to that individual or others. Iconic Youths will not be liable for incidents arising from a participant's failure to disclose relevant medical information prior to the activity.

5.3 Cancellations and Changes

We reserve the right to modify, postpone, or cancel programs or events due to circumstances beyond our control — including but not limited to extreme weather, public health situations, or insufficient registration numbers. Where an event is cancelled, we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered participants promptly. Any fees or donations made in relation to a specific cancelled event may be refunded or credited at our discretion.

5.4 Photography and Recording at Events

At Iconic Youths events, our team may take photographs or video recordings for use in reports, social media, and promotional materials. Participants who do not wish to be photographed should inform a team member at the start of the event. We will always seek separate consent before photographing or recording participants under 18. Participants at events agree not to record or photograph other attendees without their permission.

6. Donations

6.1 Voluntary Contributions

All financial contributions made to Iconic Youths are entirely voluntary. We are grateful for every donation, regardless of amount. By making a donation, you confirm that the funds are from a legitimate source and that you are authorized to make the contribution.

6.2 How We Use Donations

Donations are used to fund our programs, community activities, and organizational operations in line with our nonprofit mission. We strive to maximize the direct impact of every donation. While we respect donor preferences where clearly expressed, we reserve the right to allocate funds to areas of greatest need if a specific project has been fully funded or if circumstances change. We do not use donations for private enrichment or for purposes unrelated to our mission.

6.3 Transparency and Reporting

We are committed to financial transparency. We publish impact reports and financial summaries so that donors can see how their contributions are being used. Upon request, we will provide a written acknowledgment of your donation. If your donation qualifies for any tax benefit under Sri Lankan law, we will provide the documentation required to support such a claim to the best of our ability.

6.4 Refund Policy

Donations are generally non-refundable, as they are committed to charitable purposes immediately upon receipt. However, if a donation was made as a result of a processing error, unauthorized transaction, or fraud, please contact us as soon as possible at iconicyouths1@gmail.com and we will investigate and, where appropriate, arrange a refund.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

All content published on this website — including but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, logos, project reports, and videos — is the property of Iconic Youths Sri Lanka or is used with the permission of the rights holder. This content is protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws. You are permitted to view and share our content for personal, non-commercial, and educational purposes, provided you give clear attribution to Iconic Youths Sri Lanka and do not alter the content. You may not reproduce, republish, sell, or distribute our content for commercial gain without our written permission.

7.2 Content You Submit to Us

When you voluntarily submit content to us — such as photographs, written testimonials, creative work, or feedback — you grant Iconic Youths Sri Lanka a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, adapt, and publish that content across our communications, including our website, social media, printed materials, and grant reports. You confirm that you own or have the right to share the content you submit, and that it does not infringe on the rights of any third party.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and programs are provided in good faith on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranty of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee that our website will be free from errors, interruptions, or other technical issues. We make no warranties regarding the suitability, reliability, or fitness for purpose of our programs for any particular individual. Outcomes from participation in our mentorship or leadership programs may vary and are not guaranteed.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of Sri Lanka, Iconic Youths Sri Lanka shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Use of or inability to use our website or services
• Any inaccuracies or errors in the content we publish, to the extent they occur despite our reasonable efforts
• Participation in our programs or events
• Actions or omissions of third-party service providers used in connection with our website or activities
• Any loss arising from circumstances outside our reasonable control, including natural disasters, pandemics, or infrastructure failures

Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for fraud, gross negligence, or any liability that cannot legally be excluded.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Sri Lanka.

Before initiating any formal legal action, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly so we can work together to resolve the matter fairly and informally. We are a small nonprofit team and we are always willing to listen and find a reasonable solution.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, applicable law, or organizational practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Where appropriate, we will notify active volunteers and registered participants of significant changes by email. Your continued use of our website or participation in our programs after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or your rights and responsibilities as a participant, volunteer, or donor, we encourage you to reach out to us. We are happy to explain anything that is not clear.

Iconic Youths Sri Lanka
Email: iconicyouths1@gmail.com
Phone: +94 75 55 77 266
Address: Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka

1. What Are Cookies and Why Do They Matter?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device — your computer, phone, or tablet — when you visit it. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and give website owners useful information about how their sites are being used.

Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or access other files on your device. They simply store small pieces of information that help websites recognize you and deliver a better experience. Some cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser (called "session cookies"), while others remain on your device for a set period of time (called "persistent cookies").

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on the Iconic Youths Sri Lanka website, what each type does, and how you can control them. We believe you have a right to know what data is collected when you use our website — even in technical forms like cookies — and we want to be as transparent as possible about it.

2. How We Use Cookies

Iconic Youths Sri Lanka uses cookies on our website for the following purposes:

• To make our website function properly and securely
• To remember choices you have made (such as your cookie preferences) so you do not have to repeat them on every visit
• To understand how people navigate through our website, which pages are most visited, and where visitors tend to drop off — so we can continuously improve our content and structure
• To measure the effectiveness of any awareness campaigns or fundraising appeals we run
• To enable sharing of our content on social media platforms

We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising, to track your activity across unrelated websites for commercial profiling purposes, or to sell insights about our visitors to third parties.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to operate correctly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are set in direct response to actions you take on the site — such as filling in a contact form, submitting a volunteer application, or navigating between pages. Without these cookies, the website would not function properly.

Examples of what these cookies do: maintaining your session securely while you fill out a multi-step form; keeping you logged in to any member area; enabling the website to load balance correctly under traffic. Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they do not require your consent to be set, though we still want you to be aware of them.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often, how long people spend on each page, and whether any error messages are displayed. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not identify you personally.

We use this information to understand what is working well on our site and what needs to be improved. We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar platforms for this purpose. These services may set their own cookies, which are subject to their own privacy and cookie policies. These cookies are only set with your consent, which you can grant or withdraw at any time.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable our website to provide enhanced features and remember choices you have previously made. They make your experience more convenient by not requiring you to re-enter information or re-make selections on each visit. Examples of what these cookies do: remembering your cookie consent preferences so we do not show you the consent notice on every page; storing language preferences if we offer multilingual content; remembering form fields you have already filled in if you navigate away and return. Functionality cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Social Media and Sharing Cookies

Our website may include buttons or embedded content that allows you to share our pages and projects on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or Twitter/X. These features may set cookies from those platforms when you interact with them. These cookies are controlled by the relevant social media companies and are subject to their own privacy and cookie policies, not ours. You are not required to interact with social media features, and if you prefer not to have those cookies set, you can simply avoid clicking those buttons.

3.5 Donation and Payment Cookies

If you choose to make a donation through our website, you may be directed to or interact with a third-party payment platform. That platform may set its own cookies as part of the secure payment process. These cookies are necessary to process your transaction safely and to prevent fraud. The payment processor's cookie and privacy policies apply to any cookies set during this process. We do not store your payment card or bank account details on our own servers.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies used on our website are placed by third-party services that we use to operate effectively. We work only with reputable providers and review their data practices to ensure they are appropriate. Third-party cookies may be set by:

• Google Analytics: For website usage analytics and performance measurement. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter/X): For social sharing buttons and embedded content. Each platform operates under its own cookie and privacy policies.
• Payment processors: For secure donation processing. These providers use cookies to manage secure sessions and protect against fraud.
• Email marketing platforms: If you subscribe to our newsletter, the platform we use to send emails may use tracking technologies to measure open rates and link clicks. You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time.

We do not control third-party cookies and accept no responsibility for the content of third-party cookie or privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies directly before interacting with those services.

5. Cookies and Young People

We are mindful that young people use our website. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles of young visitors, and we do not direct marketing or promotional content at users who we know to be under 18 based on their cookie data. Our analytics data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual visitors, including minors.

If a parent or guardian believes their child has provided personal information through our website that they would like removed, please contact us at iconicyouths1@gmail.com and we will take prompt action.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

6.1 Through Your Browser

All modern browsers give you the ability to view, manage, and delete cookies. You can configure your browser to block cookies from being set, to notify you before a cookie is placed, or to delete all cookies when you close your browser. Here is how to access cookie settings in common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari (Mac): Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Apple Safari (iPhone/iPad): Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
• Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Cookies

For guidance on other browsers, please refer to the browser's official help documentation.

6.2 What Happens if You Disable Cookies

You can use our website with cookies disabled, but please be aware that some features may not work as intended. Strictly necessary cookies are required for core website functions — if you block all cookies, certain forms, pages, or interactive features may not operate correctly. Analytics and functionality cookies can be blocked without affecting the basic operation of the site.

6.3 Opting Out of Analytics

In addition to browser-level cookie controls, you can opt out of analytics tracking specifically. For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents your visit data from being sent to Google Analytics across any website that uses it. This does not affect your ability to use our website in any other way.

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie notice that explains the types of cookies we use and asks for your consent to set non-essential cookies (such as analytics and functionality cookies). You may accept all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting our website, or by adjusting your browser settings.

Strictly necessary cookies are set without requiring your consent, as they are essential for the website to function. All other cookies require your affirmative consent before they are set.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

Technology and legal requirements around cookies change frequently. We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in law, or improvements to how we manage your data. When we update this policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page. If the changes are significant, we may also display a notice on our website or send a notification to registered users. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically so that you remain informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about how we use cookies, want to understand more about specific cookies on our website, or want to raise a concern about our cookie practices, please get in touch with us. We are happy to help and to explain anything in more detail.

Iconic Youths Sri Lanka
Email: iconicyouths1@gmail.com
Phone: +94 75 55 77 266
Address: Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka