Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 11, 2026

1. Introduction

KCMedia respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to that data. This policy applies to all visitors of kcmedia.id.

KCMedia is a digital editorial platform covering Tech, Geopolitics, and Finance for a global audience with Asia focus.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide

  • Newsletter email address
  • Comment author name
  • Comment content

Information collected automatically

When you visit our site, we may collect page views, browser type, device type, referring URL, anonymized IP address, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is collected through Google Analytics 4 and/or Plausible Analytics.

Cookies and tracking

  • Essential preference storage for theme selection is kept in your browser using localStorage.
  • Third-party cookies may be used by Google AdSense for personalized advertising.
  • Analytics cookies may be used by Google Analytics 4.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Send newsletter emails, including editorial content, never spam
  • Display comments on articles
  • Analyze site traffic and content performance
  • Serve relevant advertisements
  • Improve user experience and content quality

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on several legal grounds depending on the context of the processing:

  • Consent — for newsletter subscription and cookie-related preferences.
  • Legitimate interest — for analytics, site improvement, and editorial performance measurement.
  • Contractual necessity — for displaying and managing user-submitted comments on the site.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

Google AdSense

Google AdSense may collect data for ad personalization and ad delivery. Its processing is subject to Google's own Privacy Policy and cookie practices.

Google Analytics / Plausible

We use analytics services to understand traffic and content performance. Google Analytics 4 data may be processed by Google. Plausible is privacy-focused and does not use cookies.

Supabase

Supabase hosts our database and stores comments and newsletter emails. Depending on service routing and infrastructure, data may be processed in Singapore or the United States.

Vercel

Vercel provides site hosting and CDN services and may log access data for security and operational purposes.

Resend

Resend is used for newsletter email delivery.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

  • Newsletter emails are retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Comments are retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested or required by law.
  • Analytics data is retained in aggregated form according to provider policy. Google Analytics 4 uses a 14-month default retention setting.
  • Theme preference is stored locally in your browser and is never transmitted to us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. You may also have the right to withdraw consent, object to certain processing, request data portability, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@kcmedia.id.

8. Cookies

Cookies and browser storage used on KCMedia may include the following:

  • theme (localStorage) — stores dark/light preference. Essential. No expiry.
  • Google AdSense cookies — advertising-related cookies subject to Google’s cookie policy.
  • GA4 cookies (`_ga`, `_ga_*`) — analytics cookies with a typical 2-year expiry.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect ad personalization but should not affect core site functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

KCMedia is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States, Singapore, and the European Union, through our service providers. We rely on appropriate safeguards and contractual protections where required.

11. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections over HTTPS, Row Level Security on our database, secure authentication for admin access, and regular security reviews.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. If a change is material, we may also notify subscribers through the newsletter.

13. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact privacy@kcmedia.id.