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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29 September 2026

Identity and Role of the Data Controller

syntaxryfe operates this non-commercial informational website focused on course programming resources for users in Malaysia. As the data controller under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), syntaxryfe determines the purposes and means of processing personal data collected through the site. We are responsible for ensuring that all processing complies with Malaysian data protection requirements and for responding to enquiries from individuals about their data.

Scope of This Notice

This privacy notice applies to all visitors and users of the website who interact with our content on course programming topics. It covers data collected when you browse pages, submit enquiries via the contact form, or access blog articles. The notice does not apply to external sites linked from our blog or to offline interactions outside the website.

Categories of Personal Data and Sources

We collect basic contact details such as name and email address when you use the contact form. Browsing data including IP address, browser type, and pages viewed is gathered automatically through server logs. No data is obtained from third-party sources; all information comes directly from your interactions with the site or from cookies placed during your visit.

Purpose-by-Purpose Explanation of Processing

Data is processed to respond to contact form submissions, to maintain and improve site functionality for course programming content, and to analyse aggregate usage patterns for the blog section. The legal basis for these activities is legitimate interest in providing an informational service. Where consent is obtained through the cookie banner, we rely on that consent for non-essential tracking technologies.

Whether Providing Data Is Required

Supplying personal data through the contact form is entirely voluntary. You may browse all course programming articles and blog posts without providing any information. If you choose not to submit details, we simply cannot respond to your specific enquiry, but access to the rest of the site remains unaffected.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The site uses essential cookies to enable basic navigation and a cookie banner to manage preferences. Non-essential cookies may be used for basic analytics. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for full details on the types of cookies deployed and how to manage them.

Processors, Service Providers and Recipients

We engage limited service providers such as hosting companies and email delivery services to operate the website. These processors are contractually bound to handle data only according to our instructions and to maintain appropriate security. Personal data is not shared with other third parties except where required by Malaysian law or regulatory order.

International Transfers

Some technical service providers may be located outside Malaysia. In such cases we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including contractual clauses that require the recipient to protect personal data to standards equivalent to those required under the PDPA.

Retention Periods

Contact form data is retained only for the period necessary to address your enquiry, typically no longer than twelve months. Server logs are kept for a maximum of six months for security and maintenance purposes. Aggregate analytics data without personal identifiers may be retained indefinitely.

Security and Data Minimisation

We implement reasonable technical measures such as encrypted connections and restricted access controls to protect personal data. We collect only the minimum information required for the stated purposes and regularly review our data holdings to avoid unnecessary retention.

Data Subject Rights

Under the PDPA you have the right to request access to your personal data, to correct inaccuracies, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. You may also request deletion of your data in certain circumstances. To exercise these rights please contact us using the details on our Contacts page.

Right to Withdraw Consent and Object to Marketing

You may withdraw any consent previously given at any time by notifying us through the contact form. The site does not engage in direct marketing or profiling activities, so no separate objection mechanism for those purposes is required.

Right to Complain to the Supervisory Authority

If you believe your personal data has been handled in breach of the PDPA you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Commission of Malaysia. Contact details for the Commission are available on its official website.

Children and Age Restrictions

The website is intended for general audiences interested in course programming and does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of eighteen. If we become aware that data from a minor has been submitted we will delete it promptly.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

No automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects is carried out on this site. All processing decisions are made through human review where personal data is involved.

Policy Changes

We may update this privacy notice from time to time to reflect changes in law or site operations. The effective date of any revision will be noted at the top of the page. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised notice.