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1. Introduction
Welcome to Siaran.net (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Siaran.net is an online news and magazine platform accessible at https://www.siaran.net, hosted in Malaysia and primarily serving Malaysian audiences while remaining accessible globally.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable laws, including Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and, where applicable, international regulations such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using Siaran.net, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through:
- Contact Form — your name, email address, and message content when you reach out to us.
- Newsletter/Email Subscription — your email address and any preferences when you subscribe to our mailing list.
- Comments Section — your name, email address, website URL (optional), and comment content when you participate in on-site discussions.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain data is collected automatically, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited, time on page, and navigation patterns
- Referral source (how you arrived at our site)
- Device identifiers and cookie data
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We also receive data through third-party services integrated into our site (see Section 4).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries submitted via the contact form
- Send newsletters and editorial updates to subscribers (with your consent)
- Enable and moderate the comments section
- Analyse site traffic and user behaviour to improve content and user experience
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations under Malaysian law and applicable international regulations
4. Third-Party Services and Cookies
4.1 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the internet. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to Siaran.net and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info. For more information on how Google uses data, please refer to Google’s Privacy & Terms at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
4.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to arriving. We use the information to improve our site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this site, not your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
4.3 WordPress and Hosting
Our website is built on WordPress and hosted on servers located in Malaysia. WordPress may store technical data including session cookies and server logs as part of normal website operation.
4.4 Email Newsletter Service
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is processed by our third-party email service provider. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes.
4.5 Comments
Comments on our site may be processed by WordPress’s built-in commenting system or a third-party comments plugin. Comment data including your name, email address, and IP address may be stored to facilitate discussion moderation and spam prevention.
5. Cookies
Siaran.net uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience, analyse site traffic, and serve personalised advertisements. The types of cookies we use include:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies — required for the website to function correctly.
- Analytics Cookies — used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site.
- Advertising Cookies — used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements.
- Functional Cookies — used to remember your preferences, such as newsletter subscription status.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
6. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers — with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., email service, analytics, hosting) who assist us in operating our site and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements — if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority in Malaysia or another applicable jurisdiction.
- Protection of Rights — to protect the rights, property, or safety of Siaran.net, our users, or the public.
- Business Transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:
- Contact form submissions — retained for up to 12 months after the enquiry is resolved.
- Newsletter subscriber data — retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Comment data — retained for as long as the comment remains published, unless deletion is requested.
- Analytics data — retained in accordance with Google Analytics data retention settings (default: 26 months).
8. Your Rights
8.1 Under Malaysian PDPA
As a data subject under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Malaysia), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data held by us
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data
- Request that we cease using your personal data for direct marketing purposes
8.2 For Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”), the right to data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
8.3 For California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion of your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Children’s Privacy
Siaran.net is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 18 where required by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
10. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we update the policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data, please contact us:
Siaran.net
Website: https://www.siaran.net
Email: [email protected]
Notes
This Privacy Policy was prepared for Siaran.net in accordance with the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and Google AdSense programme policies.