Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Suvarnabhumi Legal is the data controller for personal data collected through this website and through enquiries submitted to our office. Our registered address is 312 Lat Phrao Road, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand. Data-related enquiries may be directed to [email protected].

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data only to the extent necessary for the purposes described in this policy. The categories of data we may collect include:

• Name and contact details (email address, telephone number)
• Enquiry content submitted through our contact form
• Business address or location information where provided
• Technical data collected automatically (IP address, browser type, pages visited) through analytics cookies where consent has been given
• Correspondence records where you contact us by email or telephone

We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health information or financial account details) through this website. Where our legal work requires such data, it is collected through separate, secure engagement processes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases under the PDPA:

• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent, including for optional analytics cookies.
• Legitimate interests: To respond to enquiries, manage our client relationships, and improve our services.
• Contract performance: Where processing is necessary to fulfil a legal services engagement.
• Legal obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with applicable laws.

4. How We Use Personal Data

Personal data collected through this website is used for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries and arrange consultations
• To provide and administer legal services where an engagement is established
• To send relevant information about our services where you have consented to receive it
• To understand how our website is used and to improve its content and functionality
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations applicable to legal practitioners in Thailand

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With government authorities (such as the Land Department or courts) where required in the course of legal work you have engaged us to undertake
• With service providers who assist with website hosting and analytics, subject to appropriate data processing agreements
• Where disclosure is required by law, court order, or a competent regulatory authority

All third parties with whom we share data are required to handle it in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for the periods set out below:

• Enquiry data where no engagement follows: 12 months from the date of enquiry
• Client engagement data: 7 years from the conclusion of the engagement, in accordance with professional record-keeping standards and Thai legal requirements
• Analytics data: aggregated and anonymised after 26 months

After the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Data Security

We maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

• Encrypted transmission of data submitted through this website (HTTPS)
• Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only
• Secure storage of client documents and correspondence
• Regular review of data handling procedures

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights or interests, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority and, where required, the affected individuals within the timeframes specified by the PDPA.

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies to function and, where consent is given, to collect analytics data. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to operate and cannot be disabled. Optional cookies (analytics, marketing, preferences) are only placed with your consent. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Policy page.

9. Your Rights Under the PDPA

Under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right of rectification: To request correction of inaccurate data
• Right of erasure: To request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to data portability: To receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: To object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, to withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing
• Right to lodge a complaint: With the Personal Data Protection Committee of Thailand

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days of receiving a valid request.

10. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their policies separately before providing any personal data.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are directed at adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18 through this website. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to us, please contact us so that we may remove it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Material changes will be communicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact for Data Enquiries

For any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:

Suvarnabhumi Legal
312 Lat Phrao Road, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +66 2 794 5638