Cookie Policy
Learn how Malaysia News Blog uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized content.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device 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, login status, and enabling certain functionality.
At Malaysia News Blog, we use cookies to ensure you have the best possible experience while reading our news articles, browsing our categories, and using our interactive features. These small files help us understand how you use our site and allow us to continuously improve our services.
Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but information we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. This helps us provide you with a more personalized and relevant browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
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Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.
- Session management for user authentication
- Security tokens and CSRF protection
- Load balancing and server communication
- Website accessibility features
2
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter any errors. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
- Google Analytics tracking for visitor statistics
- Page load times and performance metrics
- User journey and navigation patterns
- Error reporting and debugging information
3
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences and choices to provide a more tailored experience when you return to our website.
- Language and region preferences
- Font size and display settings
- Bookmarked articles and reading history
- Personalized news recommendations
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Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and prevent you from seeing the same ads repeatedly.
- Google Ads remarketing campaigns
- Social media platform integration
- Content recommendation engines
- Advertising performance tracking
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session and authentication state | Session |
| user_preferences | Stores user display and accessibility preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| reading_progress | Tracks reading progress for articles | 30 days |
| newsletter_signup | Prevents duplicate newsletter subscriptions | 1 year |
| consent_banner | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Note on Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, and advertising networks. These third-party services may use cookies to provide their services to us or to provide services to you.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to manage your preferences. You can:
Important Browser Links
Cookie Settings:
Opt-Out Tools:
Your Rights and Choices
Data Protection Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. This includes rights related to cookies and tracking technologies:
Right to Information
Access detailed information about how we use your data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data stored in cookies
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to Restriction
Limit processing of your personal data
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
How to Exercise Your Rights
If you wish to exercise any of your rights or have concerns about how we use cookies, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Contact Information:
Response Time:
We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days. For complex requests, this may be extended to 90 days with prior notice.
Need help? Visit our Contact page for additional support options.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
Last Updated
December 2024
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 revision date.
What Triggers Updates?
- Changes in our business practices or services
- Updates to privacy laws and regulations
- New cookies or tracking technologies
- Changes in third-party services we use
- User feedback and complaint resolutions
Related Legal Documents
Our Cookie Policy works in conjunction with other important documents that outline how we collect, use, and protect your personal information:
Privacy Policy
Comprehensive information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
Read Privacy Policy →Terms of Service
The legal terms and conditions that govern your use of Malaysia News Blog website and services.
Read Terms of Service →Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
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