Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your experience

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Quick Summary: We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website performance. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They contain information that helps websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide personalized experiences. EcoRecycle Malaysia uses cookies responsibly to enhance your interaction with our plastic recycling workshop website.

Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information by themselves and cannot harm your computer. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

3. Detailed Cookie Information

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on our website, including their purpose, duration, and data collected:

Cookie Name Type Duration Purpose
cookiesAccepted Essential 1 year Stores cookie consent preferences
_ga Analytics 2 years Google Analytics user identification
_gid Analytics 24 hours Google Analytics session identification
workshopPrefs Functional 6 months Workshop category preferences
sessionId Essential Session User session management
fbp Marketing 3 months Facebook pixel tracking

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content from third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:

Google Services
  • Google Analytics for website statistics
  • Google Maps for location services
  • Google Fonts for typography
  • reCAPTCHA for form security
Social Media Platforms
  • Facebook social plugins and advertising
  • Instagram feed integration
  • LinkedIn sharing buttons
  • YouTube video embeds

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Allow only first-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions:
Chrome:
  1. Click menu (three dots) → Settings
  2. Select "Privacy and security"
  3. Click "Cookies and other site data"
  4. Choose your preferred settings
Firefox:
  1. Click menu (three lines) → Options
  2. Select "Privacy & Security"
  3. Under "Cookies and Site Data"
  4. Adjust your preferences

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

Potential Issues:
  • Workshop registration forms may not function properly
  • Your preferences will not be saved between visits
  • Some interactive features may become unavailable
  • We cannot provide personalized content recommendations

7. Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner explaining our cookie usage. You can:

  • Accept all cookies for the full website experience
  • Customize your preferences by cookie category
  • Reject non-essential cookies while keeping essential functionality
  • Change your preferences at any time through browser settings

Your consent is stored locally and expires after one year, after which you'll be asked to provide consent again.

8. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:

  • Secure transmission protocols (HTTPS) for all cookie data
  • Regular security audits of our cookie implementation
  • Minimal data collection principles - only what's necessary
  • Regular deletion of expired and unnecessary cookie data

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through:

  • Updated policy date at the top of this page
  • Email notifications to registered workshop participants
  • Website announcements for major policy changes
  • Updated cookie consent banner when necessary

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about our cookie policy or need assistance managing your cookie preferences, please contact us:

EcoRecycle Malaysia

Level 3, Wisma Penang Garden
42A Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
10050 Georgetown, Penang

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +60 3 1311 52260

We respond to cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours

Additional Resources

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