Updated: 28 September 2025
Jurisdiction: Malaysia
NerdSalaryman (âweâ, âourâ, âusâ) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) of Malaysia. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Personal identifiers: Name, email address, contact details (when you sign up for newsletters, download resources, or contact us).
- Transactional data: Purchases or downloads made via affiliate links or third-party partners.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited (through analytics tools such as Google Analytics).
- Marketing data: Preferences, feedback, survey responses, and subscription details.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for purposes including:
- Delivering blog content, newsletters, and updates.
- Providing downloadable guides, checklists, and resources.
- Personalising your experience on our website.
- Managing advertising placements, sponsored content, and affiliate tracking.
- Analysing website traffic to improve site performance and content relevance.
- Responding to inquiries, comments, or feedback.
- Complying with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
3. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance browsing experience.
- Measure and analyse site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Serve relevant ads (e.g., Google AdSense or affiliate banners).
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function properly.
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share limited information with:
- Affiliate partners and advertisers: To track referrals, purchases, or service usage.
- Service providers: For analytics, email distribution, hosting, or payment processing.
- Regulators or authorities: Where required by Malaysian law or court order.
All third-party partners are expected to handle your data in compliance with PDPA and relevant international standards (e.g., GDPR if applicable).
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
You may unsubscribe from newsletters at any time via the âunsubscribeâ link in our emails.
6. Your Rights Under PDPA
You have the right to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Withdraw consent for processing (note: this may affect access to certain services).
- Request erasure of personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Requests may be submitted via the LinkedIn.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard your information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (e.g., analytics, cloud storage, or affiliate partners) may process your data outside Malaysia. In such cases, we take steps to ensure your data remains adequately protected.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, affiliates, and advertisers. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal data.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised âUpdatedâ date.
11. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
NerdSalaryman
Please submit a request through LinkedIn.
Location: Malaysia