Last Updated On Jan, 2026
The Malaysia Horizontal Directional Drilling Association (MyHDD) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the **Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) of Malaysia**. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website and services.
1. Types of Personal Data Collected
We may collect personal data about you to establish your identity and administer your membership. This may include:
- Identity Information: Name, NRIC/Passport number, date of birth, nationality, photograph.
- Contact Information: Billing address, email address, telephone and mobile number.
- Professional Information: Company name, job title, employment history, qualifications, trade union membership.
- Payment Information: Debit or credit card details, bank account details for processing payments.
- Technical Data: IP address, browsing behavior, and cookies when you visit our site.
2. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through:
- Information you provide during the membership sign-up and renewal process.
- Information you provide via email, telephone, or physical forms.
- User Content and data you upload to the member repository.
- Automated data collection via website cookies and analytics.
3. Purpose of Processing Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To manage your membership account and provide our services.
- To process payments for fees and events.
- To communicate with you regarding association news, events, and updates.
- To maintain national standards and certification records.
- To facilitate data sharing and professional collaboration among members.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements under Malaysian law (e.g., Registrar of Societies, CIDB).
4. Disclosure of Personal Data
We may disclose your personal data to third parties only for the purposes stated in this policy:
- Service Providers: Payment processors, IT maintenance partners.
- Regulatory Bodies: Government agencies such as CIDB, DOSH, NIOSH as required by law or for collaborative policy formulation.
- Partner Organizations: Academic and international institutions for joint R&D and global collaboration, as outlined in the MyHDD goals.
- We will obtain your explicit consent before disclosing data to any other third party.
5. Data Security
We implement strict security measures and policies to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, accidental loss, or destruction.
6. Your Rights
Under the PDPA, you have the right to access and correct your personal data held by us. You may also withdraw your consent for us to process your data, although this may affect your membership status and access to services.
Contact Information for Privacy Concerns:
Email: info@myhdd.com.my
