LEGAL · COOKIE POLICY
Cookie Policy
This page explains how Padu Minds uses cookies on our website, what they do, and how you can manage which cookies are active. We aim to be straightforward about this — no unnecessary complexity.
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to give website owners insight into how their site is being used.
Cookies are not executable programs — they cannot run code or carry viruses. They simply hold information that the website can refer back to on future visits. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can adjust your browser settings to control or block them.
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Cookie Types We Use
Essential / Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are required for the website to function properly. Without them, features like navigation and contact form submission may not work as intended. They cannot be disabled.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, cookie consent state
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese help us understand how visitors use our website — which pages are visited most, where users arrive from, and how long they spend on the site. This data is aggregated and does not identify individuals.
Examples: Google Analytics (page views, session duration, traffic sources)
Marketing Cookies
OptionalThese cookies are used to track visits across websites and may be used to display advertising that is relevant to your professional interests. We work with selected third-party platforms for this purpose.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Bing Ads conversion tracking
Preference Cookies
OptionalThese cookies remember choices you make on the website — such as your region or language setting — so that your experience is consistent across visits.
Examples: Language preference, region settings
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Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use to understand site performance and manage marketing. These services have their own privacy and cookie policies:
- Google Analytics — website usage analysis. Google Privacy Policy
- Facebook Pixel — conversion tracking for advertising purposes. Meta Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Advertising (Bing) — ad conversion tracking. Microsoft Privacy Statement
These third-party cookies are only active if you have consented to Analytics or Marketing cookies.
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Cookie Duration
| Type | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Until browser closes | Deleted automatically |
| Cookie consent | 12 months | Stored in localStorage |
| Analytics (GA4) | Up to 2 years | Google-managed |
| Marketing | Up to 90 days | Third-party managed |
| Preference | Up to 1 year | Reset on preference change |
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Your Cookie Preferences
You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time using the controls below. Essential cookies are always active as they are required for the website to function. Your choices are saved to your browser's local storage.
Essential Cookies
Always required for basic site functionality
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand site usage through aggregated data
Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising and conversion tracking
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and regional choices
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Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Each browser handles this a little differently:
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right
- Select Settings, then Privacy and security
- Click Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred option or manage exceptions per site
- To delete existing cookies, select See all site data and permissions and remove as needed
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (☰) and select Settings
- Go to Privacy & Security
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, select your preferred level
- Scroll to Cookies and Site Data to manage or clear stored data
Safari
- Open Safari and go to Preferences (Safari menu → Preferences)
- Click the Privacy tab
- Use the Manage Website Data button to view or delete stored cookies
- Check Prevent cross-site tracking for additional protection
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top right and select Settings
- Go to Cookies and site permissions
- Click Manage and delete cookies and site data
- Toggle options or remove specific site cookies as needed
Mobile browsers: Settings are accessible via the browser's main menu, typically under Privacy or Site Settings. The steps vary by device and browser version.
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Your Rights
Under Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and applicable digital privacy expectations, you have the right to:
- Withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the controls above
- Access information about the data collected through cookies
- Request deletion of any personal data linked to cookie identifiers
- Limit data collection to only what is strictly necessary
Please note that disabling optional cookies will not affect the core content of our website, though some personalisation features may no longer be available.
For data-related enquiries, please contact us at [email protected].