1. Who we are
This website, meedcmalaysia.com, is operated by MEEDC Malaysia (Malaysian Entrepreneurs Ecosystem Data Center), a registered institution with registration no. PPM-039-10-09122020 ("MEEDC", "we", "us", or "our"). In this policy, "you" refers to anyone who visits our website or contacts us.
By using our website or submitting your details through our forms, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information we collect
Information you give us
When you contact us, submit an enquiry, or express interest in membership, partnership, sponsorship, or our awards, we may collect:
- Your name, email address, and phone number
- Your company or organisation name
- The content of your message and the nature of your enquiry
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we may collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device, and the pages you visit, through cookies and similar technologies.
3. How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide the information you request
- Process and follow up on membership, partnership, sponsorship, or award interest
- Send you relevant updates and communications, where you have agreed to receive them
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
- Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
4. Messaging via WhatsApp
Our contact and registration forms work by opening WhatsApp with your message ready to send to us. When you choose to send that message, it is delivered through WhatsApp and is also subject to WhatsApp's own privacy policy. We use the details in your message solely to respond to and follow up on your enquiry.
7. Data retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or for as long as required by applicable law, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Data security
We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your rights under the PDPA
Subject to Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010, you may:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Withdraw consent or ask us to limit how we process your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Third-party links & services
Our website may link to third-party websites and services — for example the NEOS app, app stores, and social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies.
11. Children's privacy
Our website and services are intended for businesses, entrepreneurs, and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
13. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out: