Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Malaysia-China Business Council (MCBC) (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring that your privacy is respected. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store your personal data when you visit our website https://www.mcbc.com.my/ (“Website”), contact us, or participate in our events and activities. By accessing our Website or interacting with us, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in this Policy.

2. Collection of Personal Data

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Identity Data: Name, title, national registration identity card (NRIC) number, or passport number (where necessary for official delegations or security).
• Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, fax number, and mailing address.
• Professional Data: Job title, company name, business sector, and professional background.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone setting, and operating system (collected automatically via cookies or analytics).
• Other Data: Any other information you provide to us via our “Contact Us” forms, emails, or during event registration.

3. Purpose of Collection

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via our contact forms or email.
• To facilitate your participation in our events, forums, seminars, and business delegations.
• To provide business advisory services and facilitate trade/investment matching between Malaysia and China.
• To send you newsletters, updates, and invitations to events (only if you have subscribed or consented).
• To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
• To improve our Website functionality and user experience.

4. Disclosure of Personal Data

We generally do not disclose your personal data to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: To third-party vendors who provide data processing, website hosting, or event management services on our behalf.
• Partners & Affiliates: To government agencies (e.g., MITI, MATRADE), China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), or other strategic partners when necessary for organizing joint events or delegations.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

5. Security of Personal Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please be aware that data transmission over the internet is not completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted to our Website.

6. Retention of Personal Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws. When your data is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to permanently delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights (Access and Correction)

Under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of any inaccurate, incomplete, misleading, or outdated personal data.
• Withdraw your consent for the processing of your personal data (subject to legal or contractual restrictions).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Cookies

Our Website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: