Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on Malaysia News Blog

Last updated: December 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionalities.

On Malaysia News Blog, we use cookies to ensure you have the best possible browsing experience, personalize content, analyze our traffic, and provide relevant advertisements. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure access to your account, and form submissions.

  • • Authentication and security
  • • Shopping cart functionality
  • • Session management
  • • Security features

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve our website's performance.

  • • Website analytics
  • • Error tracking
  • • Usage statistics
  • • Performance optimization

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for.

  • • Language preferences
  • • Regional settings
  • • Customized content
  • • User preferences

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

  • • Targeted advertising
  • • Social media integration
  • • Remarketing campaigns
  • • Ad performance tracking

How We Use Cookies

Website Functionality

We use essential cookies to ensure our website functions properly. This includes maintaining your login session, remembering your preferences, and ensuring secure access to different parts of our site. Without these cookies, many features would not work as expected.

Analytics and Improvement

Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We analyze this data to identify popular content, improve user experience, and optimize our site's performance. This information is aggregated and anonymous.

Personalization

Functional cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings, regional content, and customization options. This allows us to provide a more personalized experience tailored to your needs and preferences.

Advertising and Marketing

Advertising cookies help us deliver relevant ads based on your interests and browsing behavior. We may also use these cookies to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and partner with advertising networks.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use several third-party services that may set cookies, including:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand website traffic and user behavior. Google may use data collected from our website to personalize ads on other websites.

Social Media

Social media platforms may set cookies when you share content or interact with social media buttons on our site.

Advertising Networks

Partner advertising networks may set cookies to deliver relevant ads based on your interests and browsing history.

Video Content

Embedded videos from platforms like YouTube may set their own cookies to provide video functionality and analytics.

Note: We do not control these third-party cookies. Each third-party service has its own cookie policy and privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.

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 > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, we provide a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Your Cookie Choices:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies to enhance your experience
  • Essential Only: Allow only necessary cookies for basic functionality
  • Custom Settings: Choose specific categories of cookies to accept or reject
  • Reject All: Disable all cookies except essential ones

Important Notice

Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our site, or some functionality may be limited. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.

Cookie Retention

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our website.

Duration: Until browser is closed

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.

Duration: 30 days to 2 years (varies by cookie)

Specific retention periods vary depending on the type of cookie and its purpose. Essential cookies are typically session cookies, while functional and advertising cookies are usually persistent and may remain on your device for up to 24 months.

Updates to This Policy

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.

How We'll Notify You

  • • Prominent notice on our homepage
  • • Email notification to registered users (if applicable)
  • • Updated "Last modified" date at the top of this policy
  • • Cookie consent banner for new visitors

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are cookies harmful to my device?

No, cookies are not harmful to your device. They are simple text files that cannot execute code or harm your computer. They only store information that helps improve your browsing experience.

Can cookies identify me personally?

Most cookies used by our website do not contain personally identifiable information. The information they store is related to your preferences and browsing behavior on our site, helping us provide a better experience.

What happens if I disable all cookies?

While essential cookies cannot be disabled, if you disable all other cookies, some website features may not work properly. You may need to re-enter information more frequently, and some personalized features may be unavailable.

Do you use cookies on mobile devices?

Yes, we use cookies on all devices, including smartphones and tablets. Mobile browsers typically have similar cookie management options as desktop browsers.

How can I contact you about cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the information provided below. We're here to help clarify any concerns you may have.

Contact Us

Have questions about our cookie practices or need assistance with cookie settings? We're here to help.

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Sat: 10:00-14:00

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We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Object to processing