1. Information We Collect
Since your site acts as a directory for Sri Lanka, you collect information to help users find services.
- Voluntary Information: Email addresses provided via the Newsletter Sign Up form.
- Service Provider Data: Business names, phone numbers (e.g., 0704409820), and physical locations of charging stations, spare part shops, and repair centers.
- Location Data: If users use the “Discover Places Nearby” feature, the site may use browser-based geolocation to show the nearest centers on the map.
2. How Information is Used
As a non-profit entity “Powered by Takashi,” your use of data is strictly for community benefit:
- Public Directory: Displaying service provider locations on a Google Maps interface to assist EV owners.
- Community Updates: Sending news regarding EV infrastructure in Sri Lanka to newsletter subscribers.
- Support Services: Utilizing contact details to provide 24-hour support and AC charging system assistance.
3. Transparency & Third-Party Tools
It is important to disclose the third-party tools visible on your site:
- Google Maps: Your site uses embedded Google Maps to show charging locations across Sri Lanka. Google may collect standard usage data through this API.
- Social Media: Your site links to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Interacting with these icons may allow those platforms to collect your IP address.
- Web Development: Data is managed in coordination with your developers, BiZ Support.
4. Non-Profit Commitment
Because this is a non-profit project, your policy should explicitly state:
- No Data Selling: You do not sell, rent, or lease your user or subscriber lists to third-party advertisers.
- Data Purpose: Information is collected solely to facilitate “Green” electric vehicle adoption in Sri Lanka.
5. User Control
Provider Removal: Any charging center or shop owner who wishes to have their location removed from the map can contact your support team..
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