Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 18, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Budget Insight Malaysia collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website and services.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. When you visit our website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and any other details you submit through contact forms or account registration.

We also automatically collect certain information about your browsing activity, including your IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources. This information helps us understand how users interact with our content and enhance user experience.

Additionally, we may collect information through cookies and similar tracking technologies to track your preferences and improve our services. We respect your privacy choices and provide options to control data collection where applicable.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for several purposes. Primarily, we use your data to provide, maintain, and improve our website and services. This includes personalizing your experience, responding to inquiries, and delivering relevant content about fiscal policy, federal budget priorities, public debt management, subsidy rationalisation programmes, and infrastructure development.

We analyze usage patterns and user behavior to optimize our website functionality and ensure it meets your needs effectively. Your information also helps us communicate important updates, changes to our policies, and information about new features or services.

We may use aggregated and anonymized data for statistical analysis, research, and marketing purposes. This information cannot identify you personally and helps us understand broader trends in how users engage with our content.

Your Rights and Choices

You have rights regarding your personal information. You may request access to the data we hold about you, ask for corrections if information is inaccurate, or request deletion of your data subject to legal obligations and legitimate business needs.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of certain tracking technologies. You may also unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time. If you have questions about your rights or wish to exercise them, please contact us directly.

We will respond to legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe. However, we may need to retain certain information for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or to fulfill our contractual obligations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track website usage. Essential cookies are necessary for website functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how you use our site.

We use both session-based and persistent cookies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt-out options we provide.

Third-party services may also place cookies on your device for analytics and advertising purposes. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by their respective privacy policies.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include encryption, secure server protocols, and regular security assessments.

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account information confidential to help protect your privacy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy.

Your continued use of our website following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.