Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 9, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Ringgit Shield collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. We understand that your trust is essential, especially when you’re seeking guidance on managing your household finances during periods of economic uncertainty.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. When you interact with our platform, we gather:
- Personal details such as your name, email address, and location when you create an account or subscribe to our resources
- Usage data including the pages you visit, time spent on each section, and the resources you access
- Device information such as your browser type, operating system, and IP address
- Information you voluntarily provide through forms, surveys, or feedback mechanisms
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience
We collect this information to understand your needs better and provide relevant content about inflation awareness, cost of living strategies, and financial planning specific to Malaysia.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes and to serve you better. Specifically, we:
- Provide personalized resources about household finance management and purchasing power trends
- Send updates on subsidy rationalization impacts and cost of living awareness materials
- Improve our platform’s functionality and user experience based on your behavior and preferences
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analyze usage patterns to develop better content on CPI understanding and inflation-proofing strategies
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our platform from fraud or abuse
We never sell your personal information to third parties. Any information sharing is limited to service providers who assist us under strict confidentiality agreements.
Your Rights and Choices
You have significant rights regarding your personal information. You may:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements
- Opt out of promotional communications while maintaining your account access
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
- Request information about how we use your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to legitimate requests within 30 days or as required by applicable Malaysian data protection laws.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our platform. These are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your interactions. We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a longer period.
Our cookies serve several purposes: they enable essential functionality, remember your preferences for navigating content about inflation and cost of living, and help us understand how you use our resources. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features.
We also use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our platform. This helps us create better content about ringgit purchasing power, consumer price index trends, and practical strategies for maintaining living standards during price increases.
Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include encryption of sensitive data during transmission, secure storage systems, and regular security audits.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to external websites and resources that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to our services, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing your personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in Malaysia or other jurisdictions where we operate. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have data protection rules different from your home country. We ensure that any transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us through the following channels:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +60 3 7726 5843
Address: Jalan Merdeka 127, Petaling Jaya, 46050, Malaysia
We will make every effort to resolve your concerns promptly and professionally. If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you may also file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in Malaysia.