LEGAL
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 15 May 2025
Sekata ("we", "us", "our") operates as a community movement group based at Persiaran Perdana 3, 62000 Putrajaya, Malaysia. This policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and the rights available to you as a data subject. We follow the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) of Malaysia.
1. Introduction and Scope
This policy applies to all personal data processed through our website, enquiry forms, session registration, and any direct communication with Sekata. By submitting information to us or participating in our sessions, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
For questions about this policy or to exercise any of your rights, contact us at: [email protected]
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
- Contact information: full name, email address, phone number (where provided)
- Enquiry details: the content of messages sent through our contact form
- Session participation: which Sekata sessions or series you have attended or enquired about
- Website usage data: pages visited, time on site, browser type — collected via analytics cookies with your consent
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, financial data beyond session payment records, or any data from children under 18.
3. How We Collect Data
- Contact forms on this website
- Direct email or telephone enquiries
- Session registration and payment records
- Cookies and analytics tools (with your consent)
4. Legal Basis and Purpose of Processing
Under Malaysia's PDPA 2010, we process personal data on the following grounds:
- Consent: for marketing communications and analytics cookies
- Contractual necessity: to process session bookings and manage your membership
- Legitimate interests: to respond to enquiries and maintain session records
5. How We Use Your Data
- Responding to enquiries and booking requests
- Managing your session participation or membership
- Sending session reminders or schedule updates (where you have agreed to receive these)
- Improving our website and understanding how it is used
- Complying with any applicable legal obligations in Malaysia
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
6. Data Retention
We keep enquiry and session records for up to 3 years from the date of last contact. Payment records are kept for 7 years as required under Malaysian financial record-keeping obligations. Analytics data is retained for 14 months before being deleted or anonymised.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We may share data with:
- Payment processors: solely to process session fees
- Analytics providers: such as Google Analytics, with your consent, using anonymised data where possible
- Legal authorities: where required by Malaysian law
8. Data Protection Measures
- Website served over HTTPS with SSL encryption
- Access to personal data restricted to Sekata staff with a need to process it
- Regular review of data held and deletion of records no longer required
- In the event of a data breach, affected individuals will be notified within a reasonable timeframe
9. Cookies
We use essential cookies to run the website and, with your consent, analytics and preference cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Policy page.
10. Your Rights Under PDPA 2010
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Request erasure of data we no longer have a legal basis to hold
- Object to processing of your data in certain circumstances
- Lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Commissioner of Malaysia
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within 21 days.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. Sekata is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
12. Participation by Minors
Sekata sessions are open to adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted data to us, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
13. Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website or participation in Sekata sessions after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact
For all privacy-related enquiries, contact:
Sekata
Persiaran Perdana 3, 62000 Putrajaya, Malaysia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +60 3-8889 2147