Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 15, 2025
Who we are
Malaysia Unveiled (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a travel editorial project providing guides and inspiration about Malaysia.
- Address: 19 Thomas View, Martinport, LL12 9NR, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 8856 427107
- Email: hello@malaysiaunveiled.com
- Company No.: 38935026
- Website: https://example.com
For the purposes of UK GDPR and (where applicable) EU GDPR, we act as the data controller for personal data we process in connection with this website.
What data we collect
- Contact details: name, email, phone (when you submit our contact form or reach out directly).
- Communications: messages you send to us and our responses.
- Usage data: pages viewed, actions taken, device/browser info, approximate location (via IP), via cookies and analytics.
- Cookie preferences: choices saved via our cookie banner/modal.
- Marketing and social pixels: event data from tools such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel used for measurement and optimization.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data. Please avoid sharing sensitive information in free‑text fields.
How we use your data and legal bases
- Provide and operate the site, troubleshoot, and secure it (legitimate interests).
- Respond to inquiries you send (contract or legitimate interests).
- Analytics to understand readership and improve content and UX (consent, where required).
- Measurement/attribution for campaigns and content performance (consent, where required).
- Legal compliance, preventing fraud or abuse (legal obligation/legitimate interests).
Cookies and similar technologies
We use:
- Strictly necessary cookies (always on): to run core features and remember security settings.
- Analytics cookies: to measure visits and improve the experience.
- Experience/functional cookies: to remember preferences and enhance UI.
Manage your choices anytime via the “Cookie preferences” button in the banner or this page’s footer (when shown). You can also adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Analytics and pixels
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4): We use GA4 (property ID like G-XXXXXXX) to understand aggregate usage. Learn more and opt out with Google’s tools: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Used for measurement and to understand content performance. You can manage Ads Preferences in your Facebook settings.
Where required, these tools run only after you consent via our cookie banner.
Sharing your data
We share data with trusted processors who help us operate the site and services, such as hosting, analytics providers, email service tools, and security vendors. These parties are bound by contracts to process data only under our instructions and to protect it. We may also share data if required by law or to protect rights and safety.
International transfers
Your data may be processed outside the UK/EEA. Where this occurs, we rely on lawful transfer mechanisms (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, UK IDTA, or adequacy decisions) and additional safeguards where appropriate.
Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above:
- Contact messages: typically up to 24 months after last interaction.
- Analytics data: as per provider settings (commonly 14–26 months in aggregated form).
- Cookie preferences: up to 12 months, unless you clear them earlier.
We may retain data longer where required by law or to establish/defend legal claims.
Your rights
Subject to law, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing, and to data portability. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time (this won’t affect prior lawful processing). You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
UK contact: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) — https://ico.org.uk
Children’s privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
Third‑party links
Our content may link to third‑party sites or services. Their privacy practices are their own; review their policies before sharing data or using their services.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our services. We’ll update the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, notify users by reasonable means.
Contact us
- Email: hello@malaysiaunveiled.com
- Phone: +44 8856 427107
- Address: 19 Thomas View, Martinport, LL12 9NR, United Kingdom
- Company No.: 38935026