Effective Date: 1st January 2024
The Media Intelligence and National Security Authority (MIA NSA) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website https://mia-nsa.asia or engage with our services. Please read this document carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy applies to all information processed by MIA NSA, whether in physical or electronic form. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to the data practices described herein.
2. Definitions
- Personal Information: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, including but not limited to names, email addresses, and phone numbers.
- Usage Data: Data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the website or from the website infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
- Cookies: Small data files placed on your device when you visit websites, which help to enhance your user experience.
3. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including:
- Contact Forms: Information provided when you sign up for newsletters, submit inquiries, or participate in surveys.
- Account Registration: Information provided to create an account, including username, password, and profile details.
- Event Registration: Information you provide when you register for webinars, workshops, or other events.
b. Technical and Usage Data
As you navigate through our website, we may collect the following information automatically:
- IP Address: Your device’s Internet Protocol address, which identifies it on the internet.
- Browser Type: The type of browser and operating system you are using.
- Operating System: Information about the operating system of your device.
- Pages Visited: The pages you access on our website, the time and date of access, the time spent on each page, and other diagnostic data.
- Device Information: Information about the device you are using to access our services, including device type, model, and unique identifiers (e.g., Device ID).
4. Comments and User Contributions
When you post comments or content on our website, we collect the information you provide. This may include your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Additionally, when you leave comments, our system may collect your IP address and browser user agent string to aid in spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service, as described in their privacy policy Gravatar Privacy Policy. After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
5. Media Uploads
If you choose to upload media (such as images or videos), you should avoid uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can extract any location data from uploaded images.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
a. Types of Cookies We Use
We use various types of cookies for different purposes:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser. These are essential for the website to function properly.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These help us recognize you on subsequent visits.
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by third-party services that are displayed on our pages (e.g., analytics or advertising providers).
b. Purpose of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate and use secure areas of the site.
- Functional Cookies: Improve the functionality of our website, allowing us to remember your choices and preferences.
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and manage advertising campaigns effectively.
c. Managing Cookies
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, declining cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features or services on our website.
7. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Service Provision: To operate and maintain our website and services.
- Communication: To send you newsletters, marketing materials, and other information that may interest you.
- Support: To provide customer support, process inquiries, and resolve issues.
- Personalization: To personalize your experience on our website and deliver content relevant to your interests.
- Analytics and Research: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website’s performance.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following situations:
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you provide explicit consent.
- Service Providers: We may employ trusted third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services (e.g., cloud storage providers, analytics services). These third parties will have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred to the new entity as part of the transaction. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
9. Data Security
The security of your personal information is important to us. We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Data Encryption: Protecting sensitive information through encryption methods during transmission over the Internet.
- Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel and implementing strict authentication measures.
- Regular Security Audits: Conducting regular assessments of our systems and practices to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. This section outlines common rights that may apply:
a. Right to Access
You have the right to request copies of your personal information in our possession.
b. Right to Rectification
You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information about you.
c. Right to Erasure
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information under certain conditions (e.g., if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected).
d. Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances (e.g., when you contest its accuracy).
e. Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request that we transfer the personal information you provided to us to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
f. Right to Withdraw Consent
Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Contact Email]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, as required by applicable law.
11. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our services from outside your jurisdiction, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country that may not provide the same level of data protection as your own. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States, and to the use and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Media Intelligence and National Security Authority (MIA -NSA)
Email: admin@mia-nsa.asia
Address: Nowhere, Earth
Website: https://mia-nsa.asia
Your privacy is important to us, and we appreciate your trust in allowing us to handle your personal information.