Privacy Policy
This Website Privacy Notice explains how Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Berhad [Company No. 201701046422 (1265203-A)] (“SDEC”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects and processes your personal data in connection with the official website of the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak 2026 (“IDECS26”) (“Website”).
SDEC is committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, as amended, and other applicable personal data protection laws and regulations in Malaysia (“PDPA”).
1. Your Acknowledgement and Consent
By providing your personal data through the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Website Privacy Notice and, where applicable, consent to the processing of your personal data as described herein.
You shall provide only your own personal data and shall not submit any personal data relating to another individual.
2. Personal Data We Collect
SDEC may collect and process personal data provided through your use of the Website or interactions with IDECS26, including your name, email address, telephone number, organisation, designation, country, professional information, enquiry or registration details, communication preferences and correspondence with SDEC.
SDEC may also collect technical and usage information generated when you access or use the Website, including information obtained through cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Collect and Use Your Personal Data
SDEC may collect your personal data directly from you when you complete or submit a form through the Website, subscribe to updates, make an enquiry, register your interest or otherwise communicate or interact with SDEC.
Where permitted by applicable law, SDEC may also obtain your personal data from its appointed registration or ticketing platforms and other service providers supporting IDECS26.
SDEC may collect, use and otherwise process your personal data for purposes relating to the organisation and administration of IDECS26 and the operation of the Website, including responding to enquiries; managing registrations, attendance and participation; communicating programme, speaker, venue and event updates; administering sponsors, exhibitors, partners, media and postevent activities; operating, maintaining, securing and improving the Website; maintaining appropriate records; complying with applicable laws or lawful requirements of relevant authorities; and establishing, exercising or protecting SDEC’s legal rights
Where the provision of personal data is indicated as mandatory or is otherwise necessary to process a particular enquiry, request, registration or service, failure to provide such personal data may result in SDEC being unable to process or administer the relevant matter.
Personal data requested on an optional basis may be omitted without affecting your general access to the Website.
4. Communications and Event Updates
Where required by applicable law, SDEC will obtain your consent before sending IDECS26 updates or other promotional communications.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by following any unsubscribe instructions provided in the relevant communication or by contacting SDEC at idecs@sdec.com.my.
Such withdrawal will not prevent SDEC from sending communications reasonably necessary for the administration of your registration, attendance or participation in IDECS26.
5. Disclosure of Personal Data
SDEC may disclose your personal data, to the extent reasonably necessary for the purposes specified in this Notice, to its authorised personnel, IDECS26 organisers and committee members, appointed service providers, registration or ticketing platform providers, event partners, venue operators, professional advisers and auditors.
SDEC may also disclose your personal data to regulators, lawenforcement agencies, courts or other relevant authorities where required or permitted by applicable law.
SDEC will take reasonable steps to ensure that its appointed service providers process such personal data only for authorised purposes and implement appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.
6. Security and Retention
SDEC will take reasonable and practicable measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, misuse, modification, unauthorised or accidental access or disclosure, alteration or destruction.
Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes specified in this Notice or to comply with applicable legal and record-keeping requirements.
When your personal data is no longer required, SDEC will take reasonable steps to ensure that it is securely deleted, permanently anonymised or destroyed.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to support its operation, security and functionality, remember preferences and understand how the Website is used. Third-party service providers supporting the Website may also use such technologies in accordance with their respective privacy notices.
Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies and similar technologies will be used only with your consent.
You may manage your preferences through the Website’s cookie controls or your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality
8. Your Rights and Choices
Subject to the PDPA and applicable law, you may request access to or correction of your personal data, withdraw any consent previously given, limit the processing of your personal data, opt out of promotional communications, or submit an enquiry or complaint concerning the processing of your personal data.
SDEC may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before acting on any request.
You should notify SDEC if your personal data is inaccurate, incomplete or no longer current.
9. Third-Party Platforms
The Website may contain links to third-party registration, ticketing, payment or other platforms. Where a third-party platform collects personal data directly from you, its own privacy notice and terms will apply to that collection and processing.
You should review the relevant provider’s privacy notice before submitting your personal data.
Unless expressly stated at the point of collection, the Website does not directly collect or retain payment-card information.
10. Changes to this Privacy Notice
SDEC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend this Website Privacy Notice from time to time. Any revised Privacy Notice shall take effect upon its publication on the Website, as indicated by the revised effective date.
You are encouraged to review this Privacy Notice periodically to remain informed of any amendments.
Where required by applicable law, SDEC will provide additional notice or obtain your consent before materially changing the manner in which your personal data is processed.
You should review the relevant provider’s privacy notice before submitting your personal data.
Unless expressly stated at the point of collection, the Website does not directly collect or retain payment-card information.
11. Contact Us
For enquiries, requests or complaints relating to this Website Privacy Notice or the processing of your personal data, contact SDEC at idecs@sdec.com.my.
