Privacy Policy

Thank you for using the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre Official Website
 
Your Privacy
This page explains our privacy policy which includes the use and protection of any information submitted by visitors.
 
If you choose to send an email which provides personally identifiable data, this data maybe shared where necessary with other Government agencies so as to serve you in the most efficient and effective manner. An example might be in terms of resolving or addressing complaints that require escalation to other Government agencies.
 
Information Collected
No personally identifiable information is gathered during the browsing of the Sarawak Biodiversity Official Website except for information given by you via e-mails, feedback form or further enquiry form.
 
Feedback
We welcome all feedbacks or inquiries.
 
In case of detailed information which the Website may not be able to provide, your feedback or enquiry will be sent to the relevant Government agency to better serve you.
 

Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. A cookie is a small piece of data sent from our web server to your browser and stored on your device's hard drive. We utilize two types of cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They are strictly necessary to keep the website functioning securely during your visit.
• Persistent Analytical Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period to help us recognize returning visitors and understand how the public interacts with our digital services. These cookies do not store personal information like your name or email address.

Web Analytics & Data Collection
The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre website automatically collects non-identifiable technical data and user engagement metrics to enhance performance, security, and content relevance. Utilizing session and persistent cookies with active IP anonymization, this information is managed in compliance with official public mandates and is not shared with commercial third parties.

The data tracked includes your broad geographical region, browser type, device category, and pages visited. Users can opt out of analytics tracking at any time by disabling cookies through their web browser settings or using opt-out browser add-ons, without restricting access to any primary public site content.

 
What Happens When I Link to Another Site?
Sarawak Biodiversity Centre Official Website contains links to other websites, both Government and Non-Government organisations. This privacy policy applies only to our site and you should be aware that other sites linked by the Website may have different privacy policies and we highly recommend that you read and understand the privacy statements of each site.
 
Changes to this Policy
If this privacy policy changes in any way, it will be updated on this page. Regularly reviewing this page ensures you are updated on the information which is collected, how it is used and under what circumstances, if any, it is shared with other parties.
 
Queries or Complaints
If you have any queries or complaints about this privacy policy or about the Website, you can contact us via our Feedback section.
 
(Note: The above privacy policy adopted from www.sarawak.gov.my and amended to suit the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre's needs)