Privacy Policy

Originally Published: 15 June 2010 | Last Updated: 21 June 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to thehubbacks.org (the "Website"). I am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit my Website.

By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using the Website.

2. Information I Collect

2.1. Log Data

Like most websites, I automatically collect certain information when you visit. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data helps me understand how visitors interact with the Website and improve its content.

2.2. Cookies

This Website uses cookies – small text files stored on your device – to enhance your browsing experience. Blogger (Google) uses cookies to remember your preferences and to display personalised content and advertisements. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect certain functionalities of the Website.

2.3. Comments

If you leave a comment on the Website, I collect the information you provide in the comment form, including your name, email address, and IP address. This is done to prevent spam and to ensure the security and integrity of the comment section.

2.4. Contact Forms

If you use the contact form to get in touch, I collect your name and email address solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry. I do not store this information for marketing or any other purpose unless explicitly requested.

3. How I Use Your Information

The information I collect is used to:

Operate and maintain the Website;
Understand how visitors engage with the content;
Respond to your comments and enquiries;
Protect the Website from spam and abuse.

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Third‑Party Services

This Website is hosted on Blogger, a platform provided by Google. Google may collect and process data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.

I also use Google Analytics (or similar analytics tools) to track visitor behaviour. These tools may use cookies to collect non‑personal information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt‑out Browser Add‑on.

This Website may contain links to external third‑party sites (e.g., Wikipedia, Arkib Negara, IpohWorld). I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. Please review their policies independently.

5. Cookies and Your Choices

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Please refer to your browser's "Help" section for guidance on managing cookie settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the Website.

6. Data Security

I take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. By using this Website, you acknowledge that you provide your information at your own risk.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including the GDPR for European visitors), you may have the right to:

Access – request a copy of the personal data I hold about you;
Rectification – request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
Erasure – request deletion of your personal data;
Restriction – request that I limit the processing of your data;
Objection – object to the processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details in Section 9 below.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. I encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how I am protecting your information.

9. Contact Me

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out via the Contact Form on this Website or email me directly at the address provided in the sidebar.

Thank you for trusting thehubbacks.org – your privacy matters, and I value your readership.