This Cookie Policy explains how Mahkota Advisory ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at mahkotaa.info. It is intended to provide clear information about our practices in accordance with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and general transparency expectations.
For broader information about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owners about how visitors use the site.
Similar technologies include local storage — a mechanism in your browser that allows a website to store small pieces of data locally on your device without a server-side component. We use local storage on this website to remember your cookie consent preference.
2. Cookies We Use
We use a limited selection of cookies on our website, organised into the following categories:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled without affecting core site functionality.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| mahkota_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference so the notice does not appear on every visit | 12 months | Essential |
| PHPSESSID | Session identifier used for secure form submission processing | Session | Essential |
Analytics Cookies
Where analytics services are enabled, these cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — such as which pages are visited and how long visitors spend on them. This information is used in aggregate to improve the website experience. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users for aggregate traffic analysis | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state for measurement | 2 years | Analytics |
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features such as remembering language or region preferences. These are set only where relevant and with your consent.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| mahkota_lang | Remembers language or regional display preference if set | 6 months | Functional |
3. How We Obtain Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie notice is displayed. This notice explains that we use cookies and provides you with the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored in your browser's local storage under the key mahkota_cookie_consent and is respected for subsequent visits.
Essential cookies are set regardless of your preference, as they are required for the website to function. Non-essential cookies (analytics and functional) are only activated after you have indicated your acceptance.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by following the instructions in Section 4 below.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
4.1 Clearing Local Storage Consent
To reset your cookie preference, you can clear your browser's local storage for our website. Most browsers provide this option under their Developer Tools or Privacy settings. Once cleared, the cookie notice will reappear on your next visit.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for guidance. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
4.3 Opt-Out Tools
For Google Analytics specifically, you may opt out of measurement by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may embed content from third-party services (such as a Google Maps iframe for location information). These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties.
We encourage you to review Google's privacy policy if you interact with any Google-powered content on our website.
6. Data Protection and PDPA Compliance
Where cookies process personal data (such as device identifiers associated with your browsing), we handle that data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010. Analytics data is processed in aggregate where possible and is not used to identify individual visitors without specific reason and lawful basis.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our website or applicable requirements change. Material updates will be reflected with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Mahkota Advisory
Level 28, The Vertical Corporate Tower B, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +60 3 2278 6394