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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how echoesofmalaysia.com ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy provides information about what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To enable core website features and remember your preferences
  • Security: To protect your account and detect fraudulent activity
  • Performance: To analyze how visitors use our website and improve user experience
  • Personalization: To remember your settings and provide customized content

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • cookie_consent: Stores your cookie consent preferences (accepted or declined). Expires after 365 days.

4.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

4.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

4.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show you advertising that is relevant to your interests. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites.

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit echoesofmalaysia.com, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept: Consent to our use of all cookies as described in this policy
  • Decline: Refuse non-essential cookies (essential cookies will still be used)

Your choice is stored in the "cookie_consent" cookie so that we remember your preference on future visits.

6. What Happens If You Decline Cookies?

If you choose to decline cookies on our website, you will be redirected away from echoesofmalaysia.com. We respect your choice, but without accepting cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly, and you will not be able to fully access our services.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
  • Embedded content providers (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music)

These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of these external services.

8. How to Manage Cookies

8.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website.

For information on managing cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org
  • Safari: support.apple.com
  • Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com

8.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain types of cookies using online tools:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

9. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
  • Our cookie_consent cookie: Expires after 365 days

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie choices made through our consent banner.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or other means.

13. More Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@echoesofmalaysia.com

Phone: +60 3-2123 4567

Website: echoesofmalaysia.com

14. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your personal data and your rights:

  • Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
  • Terms & Conditions - The terms governing your use of our services

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