SOOKA PRIVACY NOTICE – CUSTOMERS
Effective Date: 22 November 2024
Last Reviewed: 22 November 2024
1. WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? Please read this privacy notice (the "Privacy Notice") carefully to understand SOOKA’s policies and practices regarding the Personal Data of its customers and how SOOKA will treat it. The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (the "Act") was introduced to regulate the processing of Personal Data in commercial transactions. The Act, which applies to all companies and firms that are established in Malaysia, requires Us to inform you of your rights in respect of your Personal Data.
2. WHAT IS PERSONAL DATA? "Personal Data" refers to information that relates directly or indirectly to you, which can be used to identify you on its own or in combination with other data that We collect or have access to.
3. WHO ARE WE? Any reference in this Privacy Notice to "SOOKA", "We", and "Us" shall mean Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (932533-V) and, as applicable, any of its subsidiaries and related companies as defined in the Companies Act 2016.
4. WHAT PERSONAL DATA MIGHT WE COLLECT FROM YOU? The Personal Data that SOOKA may collect about you will vary depending on how you interact and engage with SOOKA. For example, it may include:
(a) your name, date of birth, identification supporting documents (including NRIC or passport number), gender, nationality and race, preferred language, current private and/or business address, installation address, telephone or mobile phone number, email address, questions and/or data to facilitate security measures We have for your account;
(b) your credit and/or debit card information, bank account details and your payment history;
(c) the status of the products and/or services you have acquired from Us or subscribed to;
(d) how you use the products and/or services;
(e) the equipment (such as your set top box and your computer system) and/or software you use when accessing our and/or our preferred merchants’ and strategic partners’ products and/or services;
(f) your personal interests and preferences to help Us tailor offerings of our and/or our preferred merchants’ and strategic partners’ products and/or services which would suit you best;
(g) clickstream data when you visit any of SOOKA’s apps, social media platforms or websites;
(h) recording of calls placed by you to our help desk for our service enhancement and improvement; and
(i) such other information that may be necessary for SOOKA’s legitimate business purposes or as required by applicable legal requirements.
5. WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA?
(a) We may obtain Personal Data from you directly when you:
(i) communicate with Us, including when you submit an application to become our customer or when you contact Us regarding any enquiries;
(ii) subscribe for specific SOOKA product and/or services;
(iii) use any SOOKA products and/or services;
(iv) enter or participate in any competitions, contests or loyalty programmes run and/or organised by or on behalf of SOOKA;
(v) request any information or register any interest in any of SOOKA’s products and/or services;
(vi) respond to any marketing or promotional materials circulated by SOOKA;
(vii) visit any SOOKA offices, premises, or retail centres;
(viii) visit, browse, post on or input any information into any SOOKA apps, social media platforms and/or websites;
(ix) lodge a complaint with SOOKA; and
(x) provide any feedback to SOOKA.
(b) Other than Personal Data obtained from you, We may also obtain your Personal Data from third parties We deal with or are connected with you (including credit reference or reporting agencies or financial institutions) and from other sources where you have given your consent for the disclosure of Personal Data relating to you, and/or where otherwise lawfully permitted.
(c) We collect information about your use of our websites from cookies. Cookies are packets of information stored in your computer or device which assist your website navigation by customising site information tailored to your needs. Cookies in themselves do not identify the individual user, just the computer or device used. You are not obliged to accept cookies. If you are concerned, you can set your computer or device either to accept all cookies, to notify you when a cookie is issued, or not to receive cookies at any time. However, rejection of cookies may affect your use of our websites as We will be unable to personalise aspects of your use of the website.
(d) Please be informed that this Privacy Notice applies solely to SOOKA’s websites and does not apply to any third-party websites you may access from our websites. To determine how they deal with your Personal Data, you should ensure that you read their respective privacy policies. If you use or subscribe to any product and/or service from any third party and you subsequently provide your Personal Data directly to that third party, your Personal Data will be subject to that third party’s privacy notice.
6. HOW MIGHT WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA? We may use and process your Personal Data for any of the following purposes (together the “Purposes”):
(a) to assess and process your request for SOOKA products and/or services;
(b) to establish your identity and background;
(c) to assess your application to register for the use of SOOKA apps, social media platforms and websites;
(d) to assess your application for subscription to SOOKA products and/or services;
(e) to communicate with you;
(f) to provide any products and/or services to you;
(g) to process your payment transactions;
(h) to respond to your enquiries;
(i) to administer your participation in contests;
(j) to conduct internal activities;
(k) to conduct internal investigations, compliance, audit or security purposes including, without limitation, crime detection, prevention and prosecution;
(l) to conduct market surveys and trend analysis;
(m) to provide you with information on SOOKA’s products and services;
(n) to provide you with information on products and services of our preferred merchants and strategic partners;
(o) for other legitimate business activities of SOOKA;
(p) for such other purposes as set out in the terms of use for each of SOOKA’s websites; and/or
(q) if relevant, such other purposes as set out in SOOKA’s General Terms and Conditions and, if applicable, SOOKA’s Campaign Terms and Conditions.
By providing the Personal Data, you are deemed to have given your consent to the processing and use by SOOKA of the Personal Data for the Purposes.
7. WHO DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA WITH? We may disclose your Personal Data to third-party companies, organisations, and/or service providers for purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice.
8. WHAT MEASURES DO WE TAKE TO PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA? We ensure the security of your Personal Data as required by the Act and take appropriate measures to safeguard it from misuse.
9. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION FOR? We retain your Personal Data as long as it is necessary to fulfill legal or business obligations.
10. WHAT COMMITMENTS DO YOU GIVE IN RESPECT OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA? You are responsible for providing accurate and updated information and obtaining consent from third parties if their data is shared.
11. WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS IN RESPECT OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA? You have the right to access, correct, or withdraw consent for the use of your Personal Data. Contact SOOKA for any inquiries.
12. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE: This Privacy Notice may be amended from time to time and changes will be published on SOOKA’s website.
13. OUR CONTACT DETAILS: Should you have any queries (including to limit the processing of your Personal Data), concerns or complaints in relation to this Privacy Notice, kindly contact Us (i) by post at the following address: Pegawai Perlindungan Data Peribadi, Kumpulan Astro Malaysia, Peti Surat 10148, 50710 Kuala Lumpur; (ii) by email at pdpo@astro.com.my; or (iii) by telephone on 03 9543 3838.