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Cookie Policy

Understanding how News Malaysia Today uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and deliver personalized content

Last Updated: December 2024

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At News Malaysia Today, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your information through cookies and similar technologies.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how News Malaysia Today uses them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We believe in providing you with clear information so you can make informed decisions about your privacy and data protection.

Important Notice

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie management tools.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

What Are Cookies?

Understanding the technology that powers your personalized browsing experience

Definition

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your overall browsing experience.

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How Cookies Work

When You Visit Our Site

What Cookies Contain

  • Unique identifier for your session
  • Your preferences and settings
  • Information about how you use the site
  • Security and authentication data

Types of Cookies We Use

Different categories of cookies serve various purposes to enhance your experience

Essential Cookies

Cannot be disabled

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.

  • Authentication and security
  • Load balancing
  • Form submissions
Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Performance Cookies

Can be disabled

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve performance and user experience.

  • Analytics and statistics
  • Page load times
  • Error tracking
  • Usage patterns
Duration: Up to 2 years

Functional Cookies

Can be disabled

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

  • Language preferences
  • Content customization
  • Accessibility features
Duration: Up to 1 year

Targeting Cookies

Can be disabled

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.

  • Advertising personalization
  • Social media integration
  • Campaign tracking
  • Content recommendations
Duration: Up to 2 years

How We Use Cookies

Understanding the specific purposes and benefits of our cookie usage

Providing Essential Services

Cookies enable core website functionality including user authentication, shopping cart management, and content delivery. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.

  • Content protection
Website Functionality

Analytics & Improvements

We analyze website usage patterns to improve performance, fix bugs, and enhance user experience.

  • • Page view tracking
  • • Click behavior analysis
  • • Performance monitoring
  • • Error identification

Personalization

Cookies help us remember your preferences and customize content to provide a more relevant experience.

  • • Language settings
  • • Content preferences
  • • Newsletter subscriptions
  • • Layout choices

Security & Protection

Cookies help us protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to your account and personal information.

  • • Fraud prevention
  • • Session security
  • • CSRF protection
  • • Rate limiting

Our Cookie Philosophy

We believe in using cookies responsibly and transparently. Our approach focuses on providing value to you while respecting your privacy. We only use cookies that serve a clear purpose and always provide you with control over your data.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over how cookies are used on your device. Here's how to manage your preferences.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, receive notifications when cookies are set, or delete existing cookies.

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Cookie Settings Interface

Cookie Management Options

Important Considerations

• Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience

• Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for core website operations

• Mobile browsers may have different cookie management options than desktop versions

• Some cookie preferences are site-specific and may need to be configured for each website you visit

Our Cookie Preference Center

For your convenience, we provide a centralized cookie preference center where you can manage your choices specific to our website. This allows for more granular control over different types of cookies we use.

Manage Your Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our Cookie Settings page or by adjusting your browser settings.

Third-Party Cookies & Services

Information about external services that may set cookies when you visit our website

External Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party services to enhance your experience, provide analytics, and deliver relevant content. These services may set their own cookies on your device.

Service Provider Purpose Cookie Type Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Website analytics and performance monitoring Analytics View Policy
Google AdSense Personalized advertising and ad optimization Advertising View Policy
Facebook Pixel Social media integration and marketing Advertising View Policy
Cloudflare CDN and security protection Essential View Policy

Data Protection

All third-party services we use are carefully vetted for their data protection practices and comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and PDPA.

  • Data minimization principles
  • Secure data transmission
  • Regular security audits

Opting Out

You can opt out of third-party cookies by using the browser settings or by visiting the opt-out pages of respective service providers.

  • Google Analytics Opt-out
  • Your Online Choices
  • Network Advertising Initiative

Regular Reviews and Updates

We regularly review the third-party services we use and their cookie practices. If we add new services or change how existing ones work, we will update this policy accordingly.

Policy Updates & Contact Information

Stay informed about changes and reach out with any questions about our cookie practices

How We Update This Policy

1

Regular Reviews

We review this Cookie Policy at least quarterly to ensure accuracy and compliance with current regulations.

2

Notification of Changes

Significant changes will be communicated through website notifications, email updates, or prominent banner messages.

3

Version History

Previous versions of this policy are archived and available upon request for transparency purposes.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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Business Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00-18:00
Sat: 9:00-13:00

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Learn more about how we protect your privacy and handle your personal data across all our services and platforms.

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