Last updated: 7 July 2026
Labuan Times respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our readers, subscribers, contributors and website visitors.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you visit our website, purchase access to premium content, contact us, or interact with our content.
Information We Collect
Our website may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit Labuan Times, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring websites, date and time of visit, cookies and similar technologies.
We may also collect information that you provide directly to us, including your name, email address, contact details, account registration details, payment-related information, messages, enquiries, feedback, comments, story tips, press releases or other materials submitted through our website or email.
How We Use Your Information
The information collected may be used to operate and administer our website, manage user accounts and premium access, process access to premium articles or paid content, respond to enquiries, improve our content and services, monitor website performance, support advertising and analytics, and protect the security of our website.
We may also use information to provide updates, service-related notices or other communications related to Labuan Times. Where promotional emails or newsletters are sent, users may unsubscribe where an unsubscribe option is provided.
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies, Advertising and Analytics
Labuan Times may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, remember user preferences, analyse traffic and support advertising.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve advertisements based on users’ visits to Labuan Times or other websites. Analytics tools may also collect general information about how visitors use the website, such as pages viewed, time spent on the website, device type, browser type and general location information.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Premium Access and Payments
If you purchase access to premium content or selected paid articles, payment may be processed through a third-party payment service provider.
Labuan Times does not store your full credit card or debit card details on our website. Payment information is handled securely by the relevant payment processor according to its own privacy policy and security standards.
We may receive limited payment-related information, such as payment status, access status, transaction reference, billing email or account details, for the purpose of managing premium access.
Disclosure of Information
Labuan Times may disclose limited information where necessary to service providers who help operate our website, hosting, email, analytics, advertising, payment systems or other technical services.
We may also disclose information where required by law, regulation, legal process, government authority or to protect the rights, safety and security of Labuan Times, our users or the public.
We do not disclose personal information for unrelated third-party marketing without your consent.
Links to Other Websites
Labuan Times may contain links to external websites, including government agencies, organisations, advertisers, payment providers, social media platforms or other third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.
Security
Labuan Times takes reasonable steps to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including legal, accounting, administrative, security or reporting requirements.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information held by Labuan Times.
You may also contact us if you have questions about how your personal information is collected, used or protected.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Labuan Times may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, legal requirements or business operations.
Any updates will be posted on this page.
Contact Us
For privacy-related enquiries, subscription issues or requests regarding your personal information, please contact:
Labuan Times
Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia
