Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing site usage, and enabling certain functionalities.

Jehosuduw Urban Farm Academy uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your course preferences, and analyze how visitors interact with our educational content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic and user behavior patterns
• Social Media Platforms: Enable sharing of our content on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• YouTube: For embedded educational videos and course previews
• Google Maps: For location services and directions to our facility
• Payment Processors: Secure handling of course registration payments

These third parties have their own cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

4. Cookie Duration

We use both session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (stored for a specific period):

• Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser
• Short-term Cookies: Last for 24 hours to 30 days
• Long-term Cookies: May persist for up to 2 years for preferences and analytics
• Marketing Cookies: Typically last 30-90 days

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set up notifications before cookies are stored

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Customize your preferences
• Reject non-essential cookies

Your preferences are stored for one year and can be changed at any time by clearing your browser data or contacting us.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, some functionality may be limited:

• Course registration forms may not work properly
• Your preferences won't be remembered
• Some interactive features may be unavailable
• We won't be able to provide personalized content
• Analytics data won't be collected to improve our services

7. Mobile App Cookies

If we develop mobile applications in the future, similar tracking technologies may be used. These will be covered by updates to this policy and separate app-specific privacy notices.

8. Cookie Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:

• Secure transmission protocols (HTTPS)
• Encrypted cookie data where appropriate
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to cookie data

9. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

We use cookies based on:

• Legitimate Interest: For essential website functionality and analytics
• Consent: For marketing and non-essential tracking
• Contract Performance: For course registration and service delivery

10. International Data Transfers

Some cookies may involve data transfers to countries outside Malaysia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Certification schemes

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We'll notify users of significant changes through:

• Website notifications
• Email alerts to registered users
• Updated effective dates on this page

12. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our cookie practices or want to exercise your rights regarding cookies, please contact us:

13. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices
• Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) guidelines

This cookie policy is designed to be transparent and help you make informed decisions about your privacy while using our educational services.