Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26 November 2025Last Updated: 26 November 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to https://fintopia.foundation and any related websites or online services operated by Fintopia Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”). We respect and protect the privacy of all visitors, donors, contributors, and individuals who engage with our fundraising and development initiatives. By using our website or submitting information to us, you consent to the collection, use, and handling of your personal data in accordance with this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you make a donation, contribute to one of our funds, join our initiatives, contact us, or subscribe to updates, we may collect:

  • Full name (individual or organisation)
  • Email address
  • Contact number
  • Billing or mailing address
  • Payment-related information (processed via Fiuu Payment Gateway)
  • Donation or contribution amount, purpose, and fund selection
  • Communication preferences
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited, time spent, referral source
  • Cookies and analytics data

This information helps us improve user experience and website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process donations and fund contributions
  • To issue receipts, acknowledgments, or necessary documentation
  • To manage your membership, support requests, or engagement with our initiatives
  • To administer and track contributions to any of our 12 Malaysia Industry Development Funds
  • To communicate updates, impact reports, newsletters, or changes to our programs (emails may be sent from donotreply@fintopia.foundation)
  • To enhance the website and service functionality
  • To comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

3. Industry Funds Managed by Fintopia Foundation

When you contribute to one of our funds, we record your fund selections and contribution details strictly for reporting, transparency, and proper allocation. Our 12 industry development funds include:

Malaysia Bridal Industry Development Fund - Elevates the bridal industry through design, photography, training, sustainability programs, and global exposure.

Malaysia Financial Trading Development Fund - Promotes inclusive and ethical financial trading through literacy, mentoring, and integrating academia with technology.

Malaysia Organic Agriculture Development Fund - Supports regenerative agriculture, organic farming tools, farmer education, and eco-friendly practices.

Malaysia Recon & Used Car Industry Development Fund - Enhances industry standards, digitalisation, EV knowledge, consumer trust, and certification programs.

Malaysia Aesthetic & Medical Beauty Industry Fund - Supports upskilling, ethical standards, wellness initiatives, and positions Malaysia as a trusted medical beauty hub.

Malaysia Digital Content & Creator Economy Fund - Fuels creators through funding, platform support, IP awareness, and global creative collaboration.

Malaysia Pickleball Industry Development Fund - Builds facilities, coaching programs, tournaments, and grassroots sports communities.

Malaysia Luxury Goods Industry Development Fund - Nurtures artisans, sustainable sourcing, IP protection, and international brand development.

Malaysia Personal Growth & Learning Industry Fund - Champions lifelong learning through workshops, emotional literacy programs, and community education.

Malaysia Blockchain Industry Development Fund - Encourages ethical blockchain innovation, developer grants, regulatory support, and civic technology.

Malaysia Artificial Intelligence Industry Development Fund - Advances ethical AI, bias-free innovation, and deployment in health, education, and sustainability sectors.

Malaysia Licensed Loan Industry Development Fund - Strengthens transparency, regulation, protection, and literacy in Malaysia’s licensed lending ecosystem.

Your data is used solely to manage your involvement with these funds.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We may share your data only with:

  • Fiuu Payment Gateway (for payment processing)
  • Email, analytics, or security service providers supporting our website
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required

We do not share your data with third parties for marketing or commercial gain.

5. Cookies & Website Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyse website usage, enhance performance, and improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser, but certain features may not function properly.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable organisational and technical measures to safeguard your personal data. Only authorised personnel or trusted service providers may access your data when necessary.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed:

  • To fulfill donation processing and fund management purposes
  • For legal, tax, or regulatory requirements
  • For communication or engagement purposes, unless you withdraw consent

You may request correction, update, or deletion of your data by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (where legally permitted)
  • Withdraw consent
  • Opt out of newsletters or updates

Requests can be submitted via our contact email.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant updates will be reflected on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns:

Fintopia Foundation

Email: info@fintopia.foundation

For system-generated messages or newsletters: donotreply@fintopia.foundation