Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our services. This includes information you provide directly when interacting with our website, as well as data collected automatically during your visits.

When you visit our site, we may collect:

• Personal details such as your name, email address, and contact information if you choose to provide them
• Usage data including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Device information such as browser type, operating system, and device identifier
• Location data based on IP address, which we use to understand our audience geographically
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to deliver, maintain, and improve our services. Your data helps us personalize your experience and provide content relevant to regional economic analysis and corridor development insights.

Specifically, we use your information to:

• Provide access to our research, analysis, and economic data on Malaysia’s regional disparities
• Understand how visitors interact with our content and optimize our website accordingly
• Communicate with you about updates, new content, or responses to your inquiries
• Analyze trends in regional economic data and corridor development outcomes
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activity

Your Rights

You have important rights regarding your personal information. We respect your privacy and want you to have control over your data.

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information and receive a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correct or update your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete
• Delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Object to processing of your data for specific purposes
• Request a copy of your data in a structured, portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how you use our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your interactions.

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Track website performance and user behavior
• Deliver personalized content based on your interests
• Measure the effectiveness of our content and services

You can control cookies through your browser settings and can choose to decline or delete them at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to access some features of our website.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

We use industry-standard encryption and secure data storage practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services.

We may disclose your information when required by law or when necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property. We may also share aggregated, anonymized data for research and analytics purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. The retention period depends on the type of data and the purposes for which we use it.

You can request deletion of your data at any time, and we will comply within the timeframes required by applicable law. Some information may be retained for legal, compliance, or legitimate business purposes.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes means you accept those changes. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.