Privacy Policy

The Malaysia Gold Association ("MGA", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) of Malaysia.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you register for, participate in, or interact with the Malaysia Gold Festival (MGF) 2026, including through our registration website, event platforms, and related communications.

1. Collection of Personal Data

When you register for MGF 2026, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name
• Company / Organisation name
• Designation / Job title
• Contact number
• Email address
• Business address
• Nationality / Country
• Industry sector
• Booth registration details (where applicable)
• Payment and billing information
• Any other information voluntarily provided by you during registration or event participation

We may also collect certain technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data through cookies and analytics tools.

2. Purpose of Collection and Use

Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:

• Processing event registrations and participation
• Managing exhibitor, visitor, speaker, sponsor, delegate, and media registrations
• Issuing invoices, receipts, confirmations, and event credentials
• Providing event-related communications, updates, and announcements
• Facilitating business matching, networking sessions, and event activities
• Responding to enquiries and requests
• Improving event management and participant experience
• Conducting statistical analysis and reporting
• Complying with legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements
• Promoting future events, programmes, and initiatives organised by MGA

3. Disclosure of Personal Data

Your personal data may be disclosed to:

• Event organisers and authorised organising partners
• Event venue operators and service providers
• Registration, payment, and technology platform providers
• Government agencies, regulatory authorities, or law enforcement agencies where required by law
• Sponsors, exhibitors, business matching participants, or strategic partners where relevant to event participation and networking activities

4. Marketing Communications

By registering for MGF 2026, you may receive:

• Registration confirmations
• Event updates and announcements
• Programme information
• Speaker and exhibitor updates
• Newsletters and promotional communications relating to MGA and future industry events

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by contacting us or following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication.

5. Photography, Videography and Media Recording

MGF 2026 may be photographed, filmed, livestreamed, or otherwise recorded for promotional, educational, archival, and reporting purposes.

By attending MGF 2026, you acknowledge and consent to the use of your image, voice, likeness, and participation in photographs, videos, recordings, and other media materials that may be published by MGA and its authorised partners across various platforms without compensation.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyse website traffic, and improve our services.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain website functions may not operate properly as a result.

7. Data Security

MGA takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

8. Access and Correction

You may request access to or correction of your personal data held by MGA, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Requests may be submitted to the contact details below.

9. Retention of Personal Data

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

MGA reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on the official MGF website and will take effect immediately upon publication.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or concerns relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Malaysia Gold Association (MGA)
Email: goldfestival@mga.my
Website: www.mga.my

Consent

By submitting your registration for MGF 2026, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the collection, use, disclosure, and processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.