Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
Simple Summary: We collect minimal data. No personal information is required to access our content. We don’t sell your data. Ever.
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited information to improve our website and communicate with users when necessary.
1.1 Automatic Information
When you visit SMEAcademy.my, we automatically collect basic analytics data such as page views, time spent on the site, and general location. We also collect device and browser information along with anonymized IP addresses.
1.2 Voluntary Information
If you choose to contact us or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your email address, name (if provided), and the message content submitted through contact forms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to improve our content and user experience, send newsletters only to subscribers, respond to inquiries, and analyze overall website performance.
3. No Logins Required
SMEAcademy.my does not require user accounts. All resources are accessible without creating an account or providing personal information.
4. Cookies
We use minimal cookies for basic analytics through Google Analytics and for remembering user preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting your access to our content.
5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services such as Google Analytics for website analytics and an email service provider for newsletters if you subscribe. Each third-party service follows its own privacy policy regarding data usage.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to request information about the data we hold, request deletion of your data, unsubscribe from newsletters at any time, and opt out of analytics tracking.
8. Children’s Privacy
SMEAcademy.my is intended for business owners and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at privacy@smeacademy.my.
Our Commitment: As a CSR initiative, we’re committed to respecting your privacy. We don’t sell data, we don’t spam, and we collect only what’s necessary to improve our service to Malaysian SMEs.