Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
Last Updated: January 2026
Dr. Ranjika Lalani Perera ("we", "us", "our", or the "Researcher") uses cookies and similar technologies on this academic website. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies, and the choices you have regarding their use.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, browser, or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly and improve user experience by:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Helping analyze website usage for research purposes
- Enhancing website functionality
- Providing a better browsing experience
In addition to cookies, this site uses your browser's localStorage to store blog comment data locally on your own device. This data never leaves your browser and is not shared with any server or third party.
2. How We Categorize Our Cookies
Required (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionalities such as remembering your cookie preferences.
Note: These cannot be disabled as the website cannot function properly without them.
Analytical / Performance Cookies
These help us understand how users interact with our website for research purposes only:
- Which pages are visited most frequently
- How users navigate through the site
- Where users come from
Note: You can opt out of these cookies. Data is used exclusively for research.
Functional / Preference Cookies
These allow our website to remember persistent user settings, such as your saved preferences and settings.
✅ Important Note:
- We DO NOT share cookie data with any third party.
- Data collected via cookies is used solely for research and record-keeping purposes.
- No business, marketing, or promotional use of cookie data.
3. How You Can Control and Manage Your Preferences
3.1 Browser Settings
You can manually configure your web browser settings to:
- Completely reject cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Block third-party cookies
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
⚠️ Note: If you disable certain cookies, some features or parts of the website may not function properly.
4. Cookies and Storage We Use
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
localStorageblogComments_* |
Stores blog comments (name, date, text) locally on your device only | Until cleared | Functional (client-side) |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users (only if Google Analytics is enabled) | 2 years | Analytical |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes sessions (only if Google Analytics is enabled) | 24 hours | Analytical |
5. Data Protection Contact
This website is maintained by a single researcher and does not employ a separate Data Protection Officer. For any privacy, cookie, or data protection inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Ranjika Lalani Perera
Email: ranjika@is.ruh.ac.lk
Address: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies,
Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna,
Hapugala, Galle, 80000, Sri Lanka
6. Contact Us
Dr. Ranjika Lalani Perera
Email: ranjika@is.ruh.ac.lk
Address: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies,
Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna,
Hapugala, Galle, 80000, Sri Lanka
This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 2026.