Last Updated: November 2025
GoldenHourMagazine (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website https://goldenhourmagazine.com/ (the “Site”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely, responsibly, and in compliance with applicable laws, including the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) Malaysia.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
1.1 Information You Provide
Contact Form Submissions
When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email
- Your message
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
We use Google Analytics and Google Search Console to understand website performance. These tools may collect information such as:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the Site
- General location (non-specific)
We do not collect sensitive information or attempt to identify individual users.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for purposes including:
- To respond to contact form inquiries
- To improve our website and user experience
- To analyze traffic and website performance
- To maintain website security and functionality
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
3. Affiliate Disclosure
GoldenHourMagazine participates in affiliate programs (e.g., Shopee, Lazada, Amazon).
This means:
- Some pages may contain affiliate links
- If you click and purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you
- We only recommend products after proper research and review
Affiliate earnings help keep the site operating.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We currently do not use cookies or tracking pixels for advertising, personalization, or remarketing.
Google Analytics may use basic cookies for anonymous analytics purposes.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We only share data with trusted tools necessary to operate the Site, including:
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
These services may process anonymized usage data.
We do not share your personal data (like names/emails) with third-party advertisers.
6. Children’s Privacy
GoldenHourMagazine is intended for a general audience, including students and young readers.
However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If a parent or guardian believes that their child has submitted personal information through our contact form, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure hosting
- Access controls
- SSL encryption
- Limiting data retention to only what is necessary
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights (PDPA Malaysia)
Under the PDPA, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at:
hanahannahooi@gmail.com
9. Links to External Sites
GoldenHourMagazine may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
We recommend reviewing their policies before providing information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes to our practices or laws.
All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 hanahannahooi@gmail.com
📱 +60 10-792 7680
🌐 https://goldenhourmagazine.com/
