Privacy Policy

Last updated: 04/03/2026

At PlasticWatch Sri Lanka, we respect your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how we protect it.

1. Data we collect

  • Location data – when you report a location (burning or illegal dumping), we record the latitude and longitude you placed on the map.
  • Email address (optional) – if you choose to provide an email to verify your report, we store a hashed (irreversible) version of that email. The email itself is kept only temporarily (15 minutes) to send you a verification code, then deleted.
  • IP address – we record your IP address to limit the number of reports (5 per week) and prevent abuse. It is not used for any other purpose.
  • Report type – you choose “burning” or “illegal dumping”.

2. How we use your data

  • Display verified reports on the public map.
  • Allow authorities (CEA, environmental police) to consult the reports.
  • Prevent spam and fake reports through email verification and IP limiting.

3. Data we do NOT collect

  • We do not collect any name, postal address, or phone number.
  • We do not collect any background location data (you place the point on the map yourself).

4. Data sharing

  • Verified reports (GPS coordinates, type, date) are publicly visible on the map.
  • Hashed emails are not shared.
  • IP addresses are not shared unless a judicial authority makes a legal request.
  • We do not sell any data to third parties.

5. Your rights

  • You can report without providing an email (anonymous but unverified report – it will be deleted after 30 days).
  • You can request deletion of your report (if you used an email) by contacting us via the contact form (coming soon) or by email at privacy@plasticwatch.org (provide the report ID and the email used).

6. Security

We use SHA‑256 hashing for emails, and HTTPS connections to protect exchanges. Data is stored on a secure server in France.

7. Changes to this policy

Any changes will be posted on this page with a new date. Important changes will be notified via the website.

8. Contact

For any questions, write to: contact@plasticwatch.org