Privacy Policy

At News Hub Malaysia, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.

Last updated: January 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

News Hub Malaysia ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. We adhere to the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and other applicable data protection laws.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for our newsletter, create an account, or contact us, we may collect:

  • • Name and contact details (email, phone number)
  • • Username and password (encrypted)
  • • Profile information and preferences
  • • Communication preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your visits:

  • • IP address and browser information
  • • Pages viewed and time spent on site
  • • Referring website addresses
  • • Device and operating system details

How We Use Your Information

Primary Purposes

  • • Provide and maintain our news services
  • • Send you newsletters and updates
  • • Personalize your content experience
  • • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • • Improve our website functionality

Legal Basis

Under PDPA, we process your data based on:

  • • Your consent for marketing communications
  • • Contractual necessity for services
  • • Legitimate business interests
  • • Legal obligations compliance

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

  • • Email service providers for newsletters
  • • Cloud hosting and storage services
  • • Analytics and website optimization tools
  • • Customer support platforms

Legal Requirements

  • • Compliance with legal obligations
  • • Protection of our rights and safety
  • • Prevention of fraud or abuse
  • • Response to lawful government requests

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality, security, and user authentication.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our website performance.

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Access controls and employee training programs
Secure data backup and recovery procedures

Your Rights and Choices

Under the PDPA and other applicable laws, you have several rights regarding your personal information:

Right to access your personal data
Right to correct inaccurate information
Right to request data deletion
Right to object to processing
Right to data portability

Data Retention and International Transfers

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  • • Account information: Until account deletion
  • • Newsletter subscriptions: Until unsubscription
  • • Website analytics: Up to 26 months
  • • Legal compliance: As required by law

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Malaysia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • • Adequacy decisions from relevant authorities
  • • Standard contractual clauses
  • • Certification schemes and codes of conduct
  • • Other lawful transfer mechanisms

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children's internet usage and to help enforce this Privacy Policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information without permission.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • • Sending email notifications to registered users
  • • Displaying prominent notices on our website
  • • Updating the "Last modified" date at the top of this policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Our Privacy Team

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Our Office

News Hub Malaysia
25 Jalan Hang Tuah
Kuala Lumpur 50200
Malaysia

Get in Touch

Phone: +60 3 7153 4682

Email: [email protected]

Hours: Mon-Sun: 24/7 Online Coverage

For privacy-related inquiries, please email us directly or use our contact form. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

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