Cookies Policy
Last updated: 29 September 2026
What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences such as language settings or login status over a period of time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as browser type, operating system, IP address, pages visited and time spent on the site. On an informational website about insurance programming based in Malaysia, such technologies help maintain basic functionality without collecting unnecessary personal data.
Why the Site Uses Cookies
This non-commercial site provides educational content on insurance programming topics. Cookies support reliable delivery of articles, blog posts and contact forms. They ensure the cookie banner appears correctly and that user preferences for content display are respected. Without these technologies the site could not remember choices made during a visit or provide a consistent experience across pages.
Cookie Categories Used
Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as navigation and access to secure areas of the contact form. Functional cookies remember preferences like display settings. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated information on how visitors interact with blog content to improve readability. Advertising or targeting cookies are not used because the site does not serve commercial advertisements. Social-media cookies may appear only if embedded sharing buttons from third-party platforms are present, but these are disabled by default.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by techzoply and remain under our control. They handle session management and basic site operation. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may be required for performance measurement of blog articles. All third-party providers are contractually required to comply with Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act 2010 when processing data from Malaysian users.
Session Versus Persistent Cookies
Session cookies exist only while the browser is open and are deleted automatically when the session ends. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period or until manually removed. On this site, session cookies manage temporary form data while persistent cookies store consent choices for up to 13 months. Retention periods are kept to the minimum necessary to fulfil the stated purpose.
Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category
Strictly necessary cookies process device identifiers and session tokens to authenticate requests. Functional cookies store language and layout preferences. Analytics cookies record page views, referral sources and device type in aggregated form only. No category collects names, email addresses or insurance policy details unless the visitor voluntarily submits them through the contact form. A table listing specific cookies appears in the next section.
Consent or Exemption Basis Under Malaysian Law
Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act 2010 requires consent for processing personal data unless an exemption applies. Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from prior consent because they are essential for the site to function. All other categories rely on explicit consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Visitors may withdraw consent at any time without affecting their ability to view public content. The site maintains records of consent in line with PDPA obligations.
Cookie and Provider Table
- PHPSESSID – session management – techzoply – strictly necessary – expires at end of session
- cookie_consent – stores consent preferences – techzoply – functional – 13 months
- _ga – visitor statistics – Google Analytics – analytics – 2 years
- _gid – visitor statistics – Google Analytics – analytics – 24 hours
- __cfduid – content delivery – Cloudflare – strictly necessary – 30 days
How the Consent Manager Works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection of cookie categories. Choices are saved and can be changed later via a link in the footer. Rejecting non-essential cookies prevents those technologies from operating. Withdrawal of consent takes effect immediately and does not require deletion of existing cookies by the visitor, although browser settings may be used for manual removal.
Browser-Level Controls and Consequences
Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the contact form from submitting correctly. Blocking analytics cookies reduces the site’s ability to measure content performance but does not affect reading access. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their official support pages.
International Transfers
Some analytics providers may process data outside Malaysia. In such cases appropriate safeguards consistent with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 are applied. Further details appear in the Privacy Policy accessible from the footer.
Policy Changes and Contact Route
This Cookies Policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The current version date appears at the top of the page. Questions about cookie practices should be directed to the contact form on the Contacts page or by emailing [email protected]. Written correspondence may be sent to Unit 2-1, The Podium, Tower 3, UOA Business Park, No. 1, Jalan Pengaturcara U1/51A, Seksyen U1, Shah Alam 40150 Selangor, Malaysia or by calling 03-2935 9948.