Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30/07/2026
Last Updated: 30/07/2026

Privacy Policy

The All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG) (“APPGM-SDG”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly, securely, and in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) of Malaysia.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, participate in our programmes, or engage with our services.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

  • Full name
  • Organisation or institution
  • Job title
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Postal address
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Event registration details
  • Feedback, enquiries, or correspondence
  • Subscription preferences for newsletters or updates

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring website
  • Website usage statistics through cookies or analytics tools

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests.
  • Manage communications with stakeholders.
  • Register participants for events, workshops, dialogues, and programmes.
  • Distribute newsletters, reports, publications, and updates.
  • Improve our website and digital services.
  • Conduct research, monitoring, and programme evaluation.
  • Prepare statistical reports using aggregated, non-identifiable information.
  • Fulfil legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Protect the security and integrity of our website.

We will only process personal data for purposes that are lawful, relevant, and consistent with our organisational objectives.

3. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and understand how visitors use our website.

Cookies help us:

  • Remember user preferences.
  • Measure website performance.
  • Analyse visitor traffic.
  • Improve website functionality.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect certain website features.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

APPGM-SDG does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may disclose your information where necessary to:

  • Service providers supporting our website or digital platforms.
  • Government agencies where required by law.
  • Programme partners involved in jointly organised activities.
  • Professional advisers, auditors, or legal representatives.
  • Regulatory or enforcement authorities when legally required.

All third parties are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for personal information.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure
  • Destruction

While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain organisational records.

When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Withdraw consent for certain processing activities where applicable.
  • Request clarification on how your personal information is being used.

Requests may be subject to verification and applicable legal requirements.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organisations.

APPGM-SDG is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18 without parental or guardian supervision.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children unless permitted by applicable law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

APPGM-SDG may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, organisational practices, or website functionality.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:

APPGM-SDG Secretariat

Email: secretariat@appgm-sdg.com

Telephone: +60 16-331 6358

Address: A-1-10, Blok A, 8 Avenue, Jalan Sungai Jernih 8/1, Seksyen 8, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Website: appgm-sdg.com

Consent

By accessing and using the APPGM-SDG website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.