Last Updated: October 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how MalayaWaveNetwork ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on malaywavenetwork.com ("our Platform"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior. Cookies make your experience more efficient and personalized, particularly important for our cultural content platform serving diverse Malaysian audiences.

2.1 Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a predetermined period
• First-party Cookies: Set directly by MalayaWaveNetwork
• Third-party Cookies: Set by external services integrated with our platform

3. How We Use Cookies

MalayaWaveNetwork uses cookies to enhance your experience with Malaysian cultural content and improve our podcast platform services. We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly:

• Remember your cookie preferences and consent choices
• Maintain secure user sessions when accessing your account
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraudulent activities
• Enable core functionality like audio playback and content streaming
• Support language preferences for our multilingual Malaysian content

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors engage with Malaysian cultural content:

• Analyze website traffic and user behavior patterns
• Identify popular Malaysian cultural topics and podcast episodes
• Monitor platform performance and loading times
• Track listening statistics and audience engagement metrics
• Understand which cultural themes resonate most with our community

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced features and personalization:

• Remember your audio playback preferences and volume settings
• Store your favorite Malaysian podcasts and cultural content
• Maintain your language preferences (Bahasa Malaysia, English, etc.)
• Customize content recommendations based on your cultural interests
• Save your subscription preferences for Malaysian cultural updates

3.4 Marketing and Social Media Cookies

These cookies help us deliver relevant content and enable social sharing:

• Track your interests for personalized Malaysian cultural content
• Measure the effectiveness of our cultural outreach campaigns
• Provide relevant Malaysian podcast and content recommendations
• Enable social media integration and content sharing
• Support targeted cultural content delivery to Malaysian diaspora

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Here are the main cookies and technologies we employ on our platform:

4.1 MalayaWaveNetwork Platform Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
mwm_session	Maintains your login session and platform access	Session
mwm_preferences	Stores your audio, language, and cultural content preferences	1 year
mwm_consent	Records your cookie consent choices and privacy preferences	1 year
mwm_cultural_tags	Remembers your Malaysian cultural interests and topics	6 months

4.2 Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics: Platform analytics and Malaysian audience insights
• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter integration for Malaysian cultural sharing
• Podcast Services: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other Malaysian-accessible platforms
• CDN Services: Content delivery optimization for Malaysian users
• Payment Processors: Secure payment handling for Malaysian and international clients

5. Cookie Consent and Your Choices

We respect your right to control cookies and tracking technologies. When you first visit our platform, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies: Enable full functionality and personalized Malaysian cultural content
• Decline non-essential cookies: Use only essential cookies for basic platform functionality
• Customize preferences: Choose which cookie categories to enable based on your preferences

5.1 What Happens When You Decline Cookies

If you decline our cookies by clicking "Decline," you will be automatically redirected to Google.com. This ensures that users who don't consent to our cookie usage are not tracked or have their data collected by our systems, maintaining strict privacy compliance.

6. Managing Your Cookie Settings

You can control cookies through several methods:

6.1 Browser Settings

• Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies
• You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are being used
• Browser help pages provide specific instructions for cookie management
• Clearing cookies may affect your experience with Malaysian cultural content

6.2 Platform Cookie Preference Center

• Access your cookie preferences through our platform settings
• Update your consent choices at any time
• View detailed information about each cookie category
• Customize your Malaysian cultural content delivery preferences

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Options

• Google Analytics: Opt-out
• Facebook: Visit your Facebook ad preferences and privacy settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Industry opt-out
• Social media platforms: Adjust privacy settings on respective platforms

7. Malaysian Privacy Law Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with Malaysian privacy laws and international standards:

• Clear information about our cookie usage and purposes
• Proper consent mechanisms before using non-essential cookies
• Respect for user rights to control their data and tracking preferences
• Data collection limited to legitimate business and cultural preservation purposes
• Compliance with Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) requirements

8. Mobile Applications and Devices

If you access our Malaysian cultural content through mobile applications or other devices:

• Similar tracking technologies may be used for enhanced experience
• Device settings allow you to control app permissions and data sharing
• You can manage advertising identifiers through device privacy settings
• App-specific privacy settings are available in our mobile applications
• Location services may be used to recommend local Malaysian cultural events

9. Cultural Content Personalization

Cookies help us deliver personalized Malaysian cultural experiences:

• Recommend podcasts based on your Malaysian cultural interests
• Suggest content in your preferred Malaysian languages
• Highlight cultural events and topics relevant to your location
• Customize audio quality based on your device and connection
• Remember your favorite Malaysian cultural themes and topics

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, Malaysian regulations, or technological developments. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• Updated cookie banners on our platform
• Email notifications to registered users and subscribers
• Notices in our mobile applications and newsletter
• Updates to this page with clear revision dates
• Social media announcements to our Malaysian cultural community

11. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:

• Email: privacy@malaywavenetwork.com
• General Support: support@malaywavenetwork.com
• Phone: +603-2123-4567
• Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MYT
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