Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Meet The Kawan ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website meetthekawan.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all related content, functionality, and services offered through the Site.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing or using meetthekawan.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our newsletter, filling out forms, or contacting us.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and referring URLs automatically collected when you visit the Site.
• Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to understand your browsing behavior and preferences.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, searches performed, and other interaction metrics with our Site content.
• Location Data: General geographic location derived from IP address (not precise GPS location) unless explicitly provided by you.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Analytics and Performance: Analyzing Site traffic, user behavior, and performance to optimize content and user experience.
• Affiliate Tracking: Tracking affiliate links and conversions to process commissions and maintain relationships with casino partners including Bk8.
• Site Improvement: Enhancing, modifying, and improving our Site features, functionality, and content based on user feedback and usage patterns.
• Communication: Sending newsletters, promotional emails, and updates to subscribers who have opted in.
• Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes in Malaysia and relevant jurisdictions.
• Fraud Prevention: Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical and security issues.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your interactions.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors use our Site through services such as Google Analytics.
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals and conversions for affiliate partnerships with casinos including Bk8.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your choices and settings for improved user experience.
• Marketing Cookies: Track advertising effectiveness and deliver targeted content.

Cookie Opt-Out Options:

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may impair Site functionality. You may also opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to external websites, including casino operators and affiliate partners such as Bk8. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.

Third-party websites operate independently from meetthekawan.com, and their collection and use of your data are governed by their own privacy policies, not this one. We have no control over how third parties collect, use, or protect your information.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Malaysia Data Protection Rights:

Under Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), you have the right to:

• Access your personal data held by us
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Withdraw consent to the processing of your data (where applicable)
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications

EU/UK Users:

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing.

US Users:

If you are located in California, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If you are in other US states with privacy laws, you may have similar rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which we collected it:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for legitimate business purposes.
• Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for the duration of affiliate partnerships and commission settlement periods as required.
• Cookies: Typically expire after 12-24 months, though some may persist longer depending on type.
• Legal/Compliance Data: Retained for periods required by applicable Malaysian and international laws.

When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it, unless we are required to retain it by law.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have privacy-related concerns, please contact us:

Email: privacy@meetthekawan.com
Website: meetthekawan.com

We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days or as required by applicable law. Please include sufficient detail about your request to help us locate and address your concerns promptly.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2026 and may be updated periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.