PRIVACY POLICY

Who we areUnited Motors Lanka PLC, a company duly incorporated and existing under the laws of Sri Lanka, bearing company registration number PQ 74, with its registered office at No. 100, Hyde Park Corner, Colombo 2, Sri Lanka, together with all entities controlled by it or under common control with it, including its subsidiaries and affiliates, whether existing now or established in the future (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Company,” “UML,” “we,” “our,” or “us”.United Motors Lanka PLC (UML), listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, is one of Sri Lanka's pioneering and most recognized automobile companies with over eight decades of excellence. Supported by an island-wide branch and dealer network. UML has earned a place among the country's leading corporate entities. The Company has been consecutively ranked in the LMD 100 and recognized as one of Sri Lanka's Most Respected Entities. More information is available at www.unitedmotors.lk.Why your privacy is important to UsAt United Motors Lanka PLC (UML), we are committed to maintaining a strong, transparent, and accountable personal data protection framework. As such your privacy is important to us, and we want to assure you that any personal data collected will be handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Notice outlines:By continuing to use our services, visiting our website, submitting personal information, applying for employment, purchase of a product or service from us or entering into any contract with UML, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this privacy noticeDefinitionsThis privacy policy uses a number of definitions which are set out below:Personal data: any information which identifies an individual or information relating to an individual who can be identified (directly or indirectly) from that data alone or in combination with other identifiers we possess or can reasonably access. Personal Data does not include anonymized data, aggregated data or data which does not disclose the identity of an individual.Processing or process: any activity that involves the use of personal data. It includes obtaining, recording or holding the data, or carrying out any operation or set of operations on the data including collecting, organizing, storing, preserving, amending, retrieving, using, transmitting, disclosing, erasing or destroying it.Special categories of personal data: any data which reveals detail of an individual's race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual relations, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, offences, proceedings, convictions, information about health, genetic, bio metric data and/or personal data relating to a child.The Data we collect about youWe may collect and process various categories of personal data about you, as well as data relating to third parties that you may disclose to us. This information has been grouped into the following categories:Personal data – This includes information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your full name, National Identity Card (NIC) number or passport number, date of birth, residential or permanent address, contact details including telephone numbers and email addresses, as well as any other identifying details required for us to fulfill our services or comply with applicable legal obligations. This also includes any footage or images that may be used to identify you.Technical data – This refers to information collected through your interactions with our website or applications, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, login credentials, browser type and version, time zone settings and location, operating system and platform, device identifiers, and other technical data relating to the device or method you use to access our services.Usage data -This includes information about how you use our website, services, or mobile applications.Marketing and communication preferences – This includes your preferences regarding the receipt of promotional material from us and/or our third-party affiliates, as well as your preferred methods of communication, such as email, SMS, telephone, or any other channel you may specify.Aggregated and anonymized data – When you visit this website or use any of our mobile application, we may also collect, use, and share aggregated and/or anonymized data that does not directly or indirectly reveal your identity. Such information may include the duration and frequency of website visits, pages viewed, referring websites, and details of your internet service provider. This data is used to improve our website and services, analyze traffic, measure performance, and support internal reporting and analytics. We may also share aggregated or anonymized information with group companies of United Motors Lanka PLC (UML) and with third-party analytics or service providers.Tracking technologies and cookies -We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels, scripts, and tags) to track activity on our website and store certain information for analytics, personalization, and service improvement.Types of cookies we use:
TypeCookie durationPurpose
Essential CookiesSessionThese cookies are necessary to provide you with website functionality and secure user sessions. Without them, core features may not work.
Consent CookiesPersistentThese cookies store your consent status regarding our use of cookies.
Functionality CookiesPersistentThese cookies help remember your preferences, such as login details or language settings, to improve your experience.
How we collect your personal dataWe collect information about you in the following ways:Use of your personal dataLegal bases for processing your personal dataWe will process your personal data only in accordance with the legal bases permitted under the Personal Data Protection Act, No. 09 of 2022 (“PDPA”). These legal bases include, but are not limited to:Purposes for which we will use your personal dataThe table below outlines the ways in which we may use your personal data and the legal bases on which such use is founded (which may include our Legitimate Interests). This list is not exhaustive, and you may request further details from us at any time. We will provide any additional information you require upon request.
PurposeType of dataLawful basis for processing (including our legitimate interest to give you the best and most secure user experience.)
To provide you with advice, services, or fulfill our contract with youPersonal DataWe need this to comply with the law and to offer you the right products and services.
To manage and improve our relationship with you, including personalizing your experience and improving our servicesTechnical, Usage, MarketingWe need this to comply with legal obligations and because it's in our legitimate interest to understand how you use our services and give you a better experience.
To run and protect our business and website, including troubleshooting, maintenance, support, security, and fraud preventionTechnicalThis is necessary for our legitimate interest in keeping our business secure and operating smoothly, and to comply with legal requirements.
To deliver you relevant content and advertisements and measure their effectivenessUsage, Marketing, TechnicalWe do this as part of our legitimate interest to improve our services and marketing, and to understand what works best for you.
To analyze data to improve our website, services, marketing, and client experiencesMarketing, Technical, UsageWe use analytics as it's in our legitimate interest to make your experience better and improve our services.
To make recommendations about services that may interest youTechnical, UsageWith your consent, so we can give you personalized suggestions.
To analyze anonymized data to develop our business and marketing strategyAggregated / Anonymized DataWe do this as it's in our legitimate interest to understand trends and improve our services.
To verify identities and references, especially in relation to employmentPersonal DataTo ensure that we bring onboard the highest quality talent.
Change of PurposeWe use your personal data only for the purpose it was collected. If we need to use it for a different purpose that is compatible with the original reason, we will notify you, explain the legal basis, and where necessary, obtain your consent.MarketingWe may use your personal data to improve our services and to send you information about our products and services, as well as those of our Group companies, that may be of interest to you, subject to the permitted uses of personal data under applicable laws and regulations.Sharing and disclosure of your personal dataWe may share your personal data within United Motors Lanka PLC (“UML”), its Group companies, and with selected third parties when it is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in the “Purposes for which we will use your personal data” section, or to comply with legal obligations. Such sharing may take place both within and outside Sri Lanka, subject to applicable data protection laws and safeguards for cross-border transfers.We limit how and with whom we share your personal data, and we take necessary steps to ensure that any data shared is kept confidential and protected. The parties with whom your personal data is shared may vary depending on your relationship and interactions with us.We will not disclose your personal data unless,Internal third partiesEntities within the UML Group and their affiliates (both within and outside Sri Lanka), who may act as:External Third PartiesWe may share personal data with trusted third parties outside UML, including:We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law. In particular, we require our third-party service providers to limit the processing of personal data for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.Data securityWe are committed to protecting your personal data. Accordingly, we have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, accidental loss, misuse, or disclosure of your personal data. These measures include:In the event of a data breach, and where required by law, we will promptly notify you and the relevant regulatory authority, providing all necessary information and support. However, you are responsible for maintaining the security of any personal data prior to our receipt of the same.Data retentionWe will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:When determining the appropriate retention period, we consider:Where possible, we may anonymize your data (so it can no longer be associated with you) for research or statistical purposes, in which case it may be retained indefinitely without further notice to you.Your responsibility to provide accurate information and inform us of changesIt is important that the personal data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please ensure that you notify us of any changes to your information during the course of your relationship with UML so we can update our records accordingly. If you fail to provide such data upon request, we may be unable to offer certain services.Third-party consentIf you provide us with personal data on behalf of another individual, you confirm that you have obtained their informed and specific consent, and that the individual has read and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Notice. You also confirm that such data is accurate, complete, and up to date, and that you are authorized to share it with UML.Your legal rightsSubject to applicable laws, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer via ‘info@unitedmotors.lk’.Additional information on rightsUpdates and amendments to our privacy noticeWe may update this privacy notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal and regulatory reasons, or technology and the updated version will be posted on this website. We request that you revisit this website from time to time for updates on the privacy policy.We encourage you to review this privacy notice periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.The updated privacy notice will take effect on the date it is published, unless stated otherwise.Important informationChildren's privacyOur services and website are not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age.If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data without your consent, please contact us immediately. Upon becoming aware that such data has been collected inadvertently, we will take prompt steps to delete the information from our records.In cases where consent is required under applicable law for processing data relating to children, and such consent must be provided by a parent or guardian, we will not process such data without first obtaining verified parental consent.Links to third-party websitesOur website may contain links to external websites, plug-ins, or applications operated by third parties. Clicking on such links may allow those third parties to collect or process personal data about you in accordance with their own privacy practices. UML does not control these third-party sites and is not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or data security measures. We encourage you to carefully review their privacy policies before interacting with those websites.Contact usIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy notice or how your personal data is handled, please contact:
  • Full Name of Legal Entity:United Motors Lanka PLC
  • Designation: Data Protection Officer
  • Postal Address: 100, Hyde Park Corner, Colombo 2, Sri Lanka
  • Email Address:info@unitedmotors.lk
  • Extension: 0114 696 104