Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Economy Analytics collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This document outlines the types of information we gather, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, maintain, and improve our educational resources on macroeconomic fundamentals and GDP composition in Malaysia. This includes:

• Account information when you register or create an account, including name, email address, and password
• Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on content, search queries, and interaction patterns
• Device information including browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience
• Voluntary feedback, comments, or inquiries you submit through contact forms
• Analytics data to understand how users engage with our GDP calculation methodology guides and DOSM data interpretation resources

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for specific purposes related to our educational mission:

• Delivering personalized content on sectoral contribution analysis and economic growth trends
• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Analyzing how users interact with our Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) resources
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending periodic updates about new content on macroeconomic fundamentals
• Conducting research to enhance our educational materials
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting against fraudulent activities

Your Rights and Choices

You have important rights regarding your personal information. You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time. You may also opt out of receiving promotional communications or disable cookies through your browser settings. We respect your preferences and will honor requests to limit data collection, subject to applicable legal requirements. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience when accessing our resources on GDP calculation methodology and economic growth analysis. Cookies help us remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and enhance site functionality. These may include session cookies that expire when you close your browser and persistent cookies that remain longer. We use both first-party and third-party cookies for analytics and performance monitoring. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may limit some features of our educational platform.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include encryption of sensitive data, secure server infrastructure, and limited access controls. However, no security system is completely impenetrable. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account information confidential. If you believe your information has been compromised, please notify us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Account information is typically retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward. Usage and analytics data may be retained in aggregated form for longer periods to support our research on macroeconomic education and GDP analysis. You may request deletion of your data subject to legal and operational requirements.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data with service providers who assist in operating our website, analyzing usage patterns, and delivering educational content. These partners are contractually obligated to protect your information. We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request. Any sharing is done in accordance with applicable privacy regulations and data protection standards.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Material changes will be communicated through our website or via email to active users. Your continued use of our educational resources on Malaysia’s macroeconomic fundamentals and GDP composition constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.