Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.

PlastiPot Malaysia uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and provide you with relevant information about our plastic pot manufacturing services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This information helps us improve our website design, content, and user experience. These cookies collect information about:

• Number of visitors to our website
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How visitors navigate through our website
• Which pages are most popular
• Error messages encountered
• Geographic location of visitors (country/city level)

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our website. Examples include:

• Language preferences
• Font size and display preferences
• Form data retention (for quote requests)
• Recently viewed products
• Contact form auto-fill information

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

We may use marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies:

• Track your visits across websites
• Help us measure advertising campaign effectiveness
• Enable us to provide more relevant product recommendations
• Support remarketing efforts to show you relevant ads

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain third-party cookies from external services we use to enhance functionality:

3.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic and user behavior
• Google Maps: Provides interactive maps for our location
• Google Fonts: Enhances website typography and design

3.2 Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: Social sharing buttons and business page integration
• Instagram: Photo gallery integration and social sharing
• LinkedIn: Professional networking and business content sharing

3.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

• Bootstrap CDN: Provides styling frameworks for better website design
• Font Awesome: Delivers icons used throughout our website

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

The duration cookies remain on your device depends on their type:

4.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our website.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Common durations include:

• Cookie Consent: 1 year (to remember your consent preferences)
• Analytics Cookies: 2 years (for long-term traffic analysis)
• Functional Cookies: 30 days to 1 year (depending on functionality)
• Marketing Cookies: 30 days to 2 years (for advertising campaigns)

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
• Set preferences for accepting cookies

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

5.3 Opt-Out Options

For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics: Use Google's opt-out browser add-on
• Facebook: Adjust ad preferences in your Facebook account settings
• General Advertising: Visit youronlinechoices.com or networkadvertising.org

6. Mobile Device Cookie Management

For mobile devices, cookie management varies by operating system:

6.1 iOS Devices

• Safari: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies
• Chrome: Chrome app > Settings > Privacy > Cookies

6.2 Android Devices

• Chrome: Chrome app > Settings > Site settings > Cookies
• Samsung Internet: Settings > Sites and downloads > Cookies

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

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

7.1 Potential Issues

• Quote request forms may not function properly
• Website preferences will not be saved
• Some interactive features may be unavailable
• Analytics data will be incomplete, affecting our ability to improve the site
• You may see less relevant content and advertisements

7.2 Essential Functions

Our website will still function for basic activities like:

• Browsing product information
• Viewing company information
• Accessing contact details
• Reading blog posts and articles

8. Cookie Security and Privacy

We take cookie security seriously and implement measures to protect your information:

8.1 Security Measures

• Secure transmission of cookies over HTTPS connections
• Regular review and updating of cookie practices
• Limitation of cookie access to authorized personnel only
• Compliance with data protection regulations

8.2 Data Protection

• Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information unless you provide it
• We do not sell cookie data to third parties
• Cookie data is used only for legitimate business purposes
• We comply with Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes:

• We will post the updated policy on our website
• The "Last Updated" date will be revised
• We may notify you through email or website banners
• Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

10. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

11. Your Rights Under Malaysian Law

Under the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you have specific rights regarding cookies and personal data:

• Right to Information: You have the right to know how cookies are used
• Right of Access: You can request information about cookies stored on your device
• Right to Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights or for more information about our data practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us using the information provided above.