PDPA 2010
Privacy Policy
Effective: June 2026
1. Data Controller
This platform is operated by bersama.io. Named editor responsible: Hazim.
For any privacy-related enquiries, contact us at:
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following data:
| Data | Required? | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Yes | Newsletter delivery |
| Name (optional) | No | Personalised greeting |
| IP hash (non-reversible) | Automatic | Security audit & anti-spam |
| Consent text | Automatic | PDPA compliance |
| Subscription date | Automatic | Audit record |
* We do NOT collect IC numbers, phone numbers, or financial data.
3. Data Processing Purposes
- Newsletter delivery and platform updates
- Platform improvement (aggregate analytics, not individual tracking)
- Security and fraud prevention
- Compliance with Malaysian law (PDPA 2010)
4. Third-Party Sharing
Your data may be processed by the following service providers:
Transactional email delivery
Newsletter list management
Web & app push notifications
Web traffic analytics (data anonymised)
User experience analytics
5. Cross-Border Data Transfer
Some of our service providers operate outside Malaysia (primarily the United States). By subscribing, you explicitly consent to your data being transferred to and processed outside Malaysia.
This consent is obtained at registration via our newsletter subscription form, in line with Section 129 of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA).
6. Data Retention Period
Your data is retained as long as you are an active newsletter subscriber. The deletion process is as follows:
- 2 years of inactivity → deletion notice sent to your email
- 30 days to respond to the notice
- No response → data permanently deleted
You may request data deletion at any time by contacting [email protected].
7. Your Rights
Under PDPA 2010, you have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at:
8. Cookies
We use analytics cookies (GA4, Microsoft Clarity) to understand how users interact with our platform. These cookies do not personally identify individuals.
Important Disclaimer
bersama.io is a supporter platform independently operated by fans of Parti Bersama Malaysia. We are NOT affiliated with the party, its leaders, or any of its official entities. Any political opinions or statements here are supporter views, not the party's official position.
Last updated: June 2026