An Editorial by Tuksedo Studio

Privacy Policy — Magnum Opus

Effective Date: October 8, 2026

Website: MagnumOpus.id

1. Introduction

At Magnum Opus (“we,” “our,” or “us”), operating from Bali, Indonesia, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting any personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit MagnumOpus.id or interact with our editorial channels.

By accessing our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to provide, improve, and secure our editorial platform:

  • Direct Communications & Inquiries:

    When you contact our newsroom, send an editorial tip, submit feedback, or message us via email or WhatsApp, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.

  • Newsletter & Subscriptions (If Applicable):

    If you subscribe to our newsletter or story alerts, we collect your email address and language preference (English or Bahasa Indonesia).

  • Automated Log & Device Data:

    When you browse the site, our web servers automatically log standard technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URL, and pages viewed.

  • Cookies & Analytics:

    We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze site traffic, remember your language preferences, and ensure optimal site performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected strictly for legitimate editorial and operational purposes:

  • Editorial Correspondence: To respond to news tips, inquiries, freelance article pitches, and feedback.

  • Platform Delivery: To maintain, operate, and optimize our bilingual reader experience across desktop and mobile devices.

  • Analytics & Performance: To understand readership trends, popular categories (e.g., The Notes, The Big Picture, Destination), and improve content delivery.

  • Security & Compliance: To protect our platform from cyber threats, spam, unauthorized scraping, and abuse, and to comply with applicable Indonesian laws.

4. Journalistic Confidentiality & News Tips

  • As an independent publication, we treat confidential news tips and whistleblower information with professional discretion.

  • If you communicate with our desk via email or WhatsApp regarding sensitive stories, we take internal precautions to protect editorial sources within the scope of Indonesian press standards (Kode Etik Jurnalistik).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files placed on your device to enhance your browsing experience.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for navigation, security, and bilingual language switching.

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us aggregate visitor counts and traffic sources (e.g., via Google Analytics) without directly identifying individual visitors.

You can adjust your web browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being set. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site features.

6. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may disclose information only under the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted technical vendors (such as web hosting, email infrastructure, and analytics providers) who assist us in operating the platform under strict confidentiality obligations.

  • Legal Compliance: When required by applicable Indonesian laws, court orders, or lawful requests from regulatory authorities.

7. Data Security & Retention

  • We apply industry-standard administrative and technical security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

  • We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, resolve disputes, or satisfy legal and record-keeping requirements.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including Indonesia’s Undang-Undang Pelindungan Data Pribadi / UU PDP), you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate data.

  • Request deletion of your personal contact records from our newsletter or subscriber databases.

  • Opt out of promotional or newsletter communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link or contacting our desk directly.

9. Third-Party Links & Embedded Media

Our articles often contain links to external sites, social media platforms (Instagram, Threads, X), or embedded multimedia players. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy notices.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect updates in editorial workflows, technological changes, or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly to this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Our Editorial & Privacy Desk

If you have any questions, requests, or privacy concerns regarding this policy, please reach out to us: