This page explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Budi Advocates website, and the choices you have. We try to keep our use of cookies straightforward. We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioural profiling.
1. What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device when you visit. It allows the site to remember certain information about your visit — for example, whether you have already accepted this cookie notice — so it does not ask you again on every page. Cookies do not run programs or access files on your device.
Some cookies are placed by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies). Others are placed by external services that the page loads (third-party cookies).
2. Cookies We Use
We use three categories of cookie on this website:
Essential Cookies Essential
These cookies are necessary for the website to work correctly. Without them, basic functions — such as remembering your cookie consent choice — would not function. Essential cookies do not require your consent under Malaysian data protection guidance.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ba_cookie_consent | Records whether you have accepted or declined optional cookies | 12 months |
| ba_session | Maintains your session as you navigate between pages | Session (deleted when you close the browser) |
Analytics Cookies Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website — which pages are read most, how people arrive, and where they leave. The data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. We use this information to improve the site's structure and content. Analytics cookies are only set if you give consent.
| Cookie name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for anonymised usage statistics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users on a shorter interval | 24 hours |
Google Analytics processes data in accordance with Google's privacy policy. IP addresses collected are anonymised before any storage. For more information, visit policies.google.com/privacy.
Preference Cookies Preference
Preference cookies remember small choices you make during a visit — for example, whether you have expanded a particular section on the page. We currently set one preference cookie only when needed, and only with your consent.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ba_ui_pref | Stores minor display preferences (e.g. FAQ state) to reduce repetitive interaction | 30 days |
3. Manage Your Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the controls below. Essential cookies cannot be disabled; they are needed for the site to function. Changes take effect on your next page load.
4. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for specific websites. Please note that blocking essential cookies will affect the website's functionality.
Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:
5. Do We Use Advertising Cookies?
No. We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or cross-site behavioural tracking. Our analytics setup is limited to understanding how this website is used.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy when we change the cookies we use. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We will display a notice on the website when material changes are made.
7. Further Information
For questions about how we handle personal data more broadly, please read our Privacy Policy. For other enquiries:
Budi Advocates
Level 3, Menara Hatten, Jalan Merdeka
75000 Melaka, Malaysia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +60 6 283 4710