What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and help us provide you with a better, more personalized experience.
Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites function efficiently, provide reporting information, and enhance user experience. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
How We Use Cookies
BeMeTox uses cookies for several important purposes:
- Essential Website Functions: Some cookies are necessary for our website to function properly, such as maintaining your session when you navigate between pages.
- User Experience Enhancement: We use cookies to remember your preferences, such as language settings and form data, so you don't have to re-enter information.
- Analytics and Performance: Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve our services.
- Security: Certain cookies help us identify and prevent security threats and abuse of our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Functional Cookies
Analytics Cookies
Performance Cookies
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to enhance functionality:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to track your interactions with our website anonymously. The information generated by these cookies is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, geographic location (city level), device type, browser information
Privacy Controls: You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Social Media Plugins
Our website includes social media sharing buttons (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) which may set cookies when you interact with them. These cookies are controlled by the respective social media platforms and are subject to their privacy policies.
Embedded Content
We may embed content from third-party services like Google Maps or YouTube. These services may set their own cookies when you interact with the embedded content.
Cookie Consent and Management
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use non-essential cookies. You have several options:
- Accept All: Allows all cookies including analytics and functional cookies
- Essential Only: Only allows cookies necessary for website functionality
- Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow
Your consent is stored for one year, after which you'll be asked to provide consent again. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
- Using your browser's cookie management settings
- Contacting us directly to update your preferences
Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. Here you can block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or manage cookies for specific sites.
Mozilla Firefox
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can choose to delete cookies when Firefox is closed or block cookies entirely.
Safari
Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data. You can choose to block all cookies or allow cookies only from websites you visit.
Microsoft Edge
Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. You can choose what cookies to allow and block.
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from using certain features.
Mobile Device Cookie Management
On mobile devices, cookie management varies by browser and operating system:
iOS Safari
Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security. You can choose to block all cookies or allow cookies from websites you visit.
Android Chrome
Open Chrome app > Menu > Settings > Site settings > Cookies. You can enable or disable cookies and clear existing cookies.
Cookie Retention and Deletion
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (ranging from days to years)
- Functional Cookies: Typically stored for 30 days to 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: Usually stored for 1-2 years
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. When you delete cookies, you may need to re-enter your preferences and login information on websites.
Data Protection and Security
We take the security of cookie data seriously:
- Cookies containing personal data are encrypted and secured
- We regularly review and update our cookie practices
- Third-party cookies are only from trusted, reputable providers
- We comply with Malaysian data protection laws and international best practices
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you of significant changes through our website or email
- Request new consent if required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +60 5 1419 97140
- Address: Lot 15, Jalan Industri 2/3, Kawasan Perindustrian Selayang, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia
Your Rights
Under Malaysian data protection law (Personal Data Protection Act 2010), you have the right to:
- Know what personal data is being collected through cookies
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent for cookie use at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.