Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Dang Ari Island Historical Society ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website dangarislandhistoricalsociety.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all related content, functionality, and services offered on or through the site (collectively, the "Website").
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through forms, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address and device identifiers when you access our Website.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our Website.
- Usage Data: We collect information about your browsing activity, including pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referral sources.
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the Website, including browser type, operating system, and device model.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To analyze Website traffic, user behavior, and engagement patterns to improve user experience.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate links, referrals, and commissions related to casino and gambling partnerships.
- Site Improvement: To enhance Website functionality, security, and content quality.
- Marketing: To send promotional materials and updates about affiliated casino offers (with your consent where required).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations in Malaysia and other jurisdictions.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors use our Website and improve performance.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and conversions for casino and gambling partners.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver targeted content and measure advertising effectiveness.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect Website functionality. For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms of service, or content of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.
When you click on affiliate links, you acknowledge that you are leaving our Website and that we do not control the linked sites' privacy practices or policies.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- For Malaysian Users: Under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
- For EU/UK Users: Under the GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability of your personal data.
- For US Users: Under applicable state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to know, delete, opt-out, and non-discrimination regarding your personal data.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in promotional emails or contacting us directly.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Generally:
- Personal information is retained for the duration of your engagement with our Website.
- Analytics and usage data are retained for up to 24-36 months.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration required by our partners and applicable law, typically 12-24 months.
- Information may be retained longer if required by Malaysian, EU, UK, US, or other applicable laws.
Upon request, we will delete or anonymize your data, unless we are legally obligated to retain it.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: privacy@dangarislandhistoricalsociety.org
Website: dangarislandhistoricalsociety.org
We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.