PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (PDPA)

Paragon Vest Sdn Bhd(“Paragon Vest”) takes the privacy and protection of your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, retain, and disclose your Personal Data, and we encourage you to read it carefully as it contains important information regarding your rights and our obligations. 

We are committed to safeguarding your Personal Data at all times. Paragon Vest ensures that your Personal Data is collected, processed, retained, and disclosed only for lawful purposes, and in a fair, transparent, and justified manner. 

This Personal Data Protection Notice is issued in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. 

Collection of Personal Data

Paragon Vest may collect your Personal Data when you register for, participate in, or interact with the Event. This may include your name, identity card or passport number, address, contact number, email address, age, gender, emergency contact details, and other relevant information provided through registration forms, surveys, correspondence, or any communication with us (whether electronic or physical).

Your Personal Data may be collected before, during, or after the Event through various channels, including online registration platforms, official forms, emails, or customer service interactions. 

We do not purchase or obtain Personal Data from any illegal or unauthorized databases.

Purposes of Processing Personal Data

Your Personal Data may be collected and processed for the following purposes:

• To process your event registration and participation
• To communicate with you regarding event updates, logistics, and related announcements
• To manage participant databases and customer service support
• To organize and administer event operations, including race timing, bib assignments, and results publication
• To publish official event results, which may include name, age, gender, category, and finishing time
• For administrative, operational, statistical, and research purposes
• For marketing and promotional communications related to Paragon Vest events and future editions
• For sponsor-related communications and event partnerships where applicable
• Any other purposes reasonably related to the above

All Personal Data will be treated as confidential and used only for legitimate purposes in connection with the Event and Paragon Vest’s operations, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA 2010).

Failure to Provide Personal Data

Providing your Personal Data is necessary for event registration and participation. If you do not provide the required information, we may be unable to process your registration, issue your race materials, or allow participation in the Event. 

Disclosure of Personal Data

We may disclose your Personal Data to the following parties where necessary for the purposes stated below: 

• Related, affiliated, or subsidiary companies of Paragon Vest
• Event service providers, contractors, timing vendors, logistics partners, and data processors
• Event sponsors, partners, and authorized marketing affiliates connected to the Event

We do not disclose your Personal Data to unauthorized third parties without your consent, except where required by law. This includes compliance with legal obligations, court orders, or requests from government or enforcement agencies. 

Use of Personal Data 

Your Personal Data may be used for, but is not limited to: 

• Processing event registration and payment transactions
• Event operations, including bib assignment, timing, safety management, and result management
• Publishing official race results and event-related statistics
• Internal business analysis, reporting, and service improvements
• Marketing communications related to the Event and future Paragon Vest events
• Sponsor engagement and promotional activities related to the Event

Where required, you will be informed of any additional use of your Personal Data or your consent will be obtained. 

Right of Access and Correction

You have the right to access, update, correct, or request limitation of your Personal Data held by Paragon Vest, subject to applicable legal provisions. 

All requests may be directed to: 

Paragon Vest Sdn Bhd (Brooks Marathon 2026 Organizer)

Lot 16, Jalan Lada Sulah 16/11,
Seksyen 16, 40200 Shah Alam,
Selangor, Malaysia. 

Email: info.events@pvestsb.com 

We may require verification of identity and may charge a reasonable administrative fee for processing access requests. 

Deletion of Personal Data

You may request deletion of your Personal Data by contacting us via the official email provided above. Such requests will be processed in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and operational retention requirements

Storage and Retention of Personal Data

Your Personal Data may be stored in systems operated by Paragon Vest or its authorized service providers, which may be located within or outside Malaysia. 

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes stated in this Policy or as required by law. Once no longer required, your Personal Data will be securely deleted or anonymised. 

Security of Personal Data 

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your Personal Data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. 

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to us.

Non-Personal Data and Cookies

We may collect non-personal data such as IP address, browser type, device information, usage patterns, and approximate location to improve website functionality and user experience. 

Cookies and similar technologies may be used to enhance performance, analyse traffic, and improve services. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not function properly as a result. 

Transfer of Personal Data 

Due to the operational nature of the Event, your Personal Data may be transferred to and processed in locations outside Malaysia where our service providers or partners operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws. 

Third-Party Links 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any Personal Data. 

Amendments to this Privacy Policy

Paragon Vest reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any updates will be posted on the official Event website. Continued use of our services or participation in the Event constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.