Last Updated: 1 August 2026
1. About this policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Startup Media (Pvt) Ltd (Reg. No. PV 00359082) of 30/1, Kandumulla, Ambagaspitiya, Gampaha, Sri Lanka, trading as Startup Sri Lanka, uses cookies and similar technologies on https://startuplk.com (the “Website”).
It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more generally.
2. What cookies are
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies let a site remember your actions and preferences, and let us and our partners understand how the Website is used.
We also use similar technologies such as pixels (tiny image or script tags that record that a page was loaded) and local storage (data stored in your browser). In this policy, “cookies” covers all of these.
Cookies may be:
- First-party — set by startuplk.com; or third-party — set by another company such as Google or Meta.
- Session — deleted when you close your browser; or persistent — remaining for a set period.
3. Your choices
When you first visit the Website, a cookie banner asks for your consent.
Only strictly necessary cookies are set before you make a choice. Analytics and advertising cookies are set only if you accept them.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking “Cookie settings” in our website footer. Withdrawing consent does not affect data already collected while consent was in place.
4. Cookies we use
4.1 Strictly necessary — always on
These are required for the Website to function. They cannot be switched off through our banner, and we do not need your consent for them.
| Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Recording your cookie consent choice | 12 months |
| Keeping you logged in to your account | Session to 14 days |
| Protecting forms and logins against fraud and abuse (security tokens) | Session |
| Load balancing and site performance | Session |
4.2 Analytics — consent required
These help us understand how readers use the Website, which articles are read, and where our audience comes from. The data is used in aggregate.
Google Analytics (provider: Google)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_<container-id> |
Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Distinguishes visitors | 24 hours |
Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Browser opt-out add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4.3 Advertising and measurement — consent required
These let us measure whether our advertising works and show relevant advertising to people who have visited the Website.
Meta Pixel (provider: Meta Platforms)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Identifies browsers for advertising delivery and measurement | 3 months |
fr |
Delivers, measures and improves advertising relevance (set on facebook.com) | 3 months |
The Meta Pixel shares information about your visit with Meta, which may associate it with your Facebook or Instagram account if you have one.
Meta’s privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy Manage your ad preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
4.4 Embedded content
Some articles embed content from other services, such as YouTube videos, X/Twitter posts, Instagram posts, LinkedIn posts or SoundCloud players. These providers may set their own cookies when the embedded content loads. We do not control those cookies, and we recommend reviewing the relevant provider’s own cookie policy.
5. Managing cookies in your browser
Separately from our banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings — blocking all cookies, blocking third-party cookies only, or deleting existing cookies.
- Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies
- Safari — Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security
- Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the Website working, including logging in and commenting.
On mobile devices you can also limit ad tracking through your operating system: iOS — Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking; Android — Settings → Google → Ads.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when we add, remove or change the technologies we use. The “Last Updated” date above shows when it was last changed.
7. Contact
Startup Media (Pvt) Ltd Trading as Startup Sri Lanka Registration No. PV 00359082 30/1, Kandumulla, Ambagaspitiya, Gampaha, Sri Lanka
Email: [insert privacy contact email]
© 2026 Startup Sri Lanka. Startup Sri Lanka is a brand of Startup Media (Pvt) Ltd (Reg. No. PV 00359082), registered in Sri Lanka.
