Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Thida ("we", "us", "our") is an inheritance legal services practice based at 104 Thanon Ratchawithi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand. We are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

2. What We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you use our services or contact us:

• Full name and contact details (email address, telephone number)
• Business address or residential address, where provided
• Information about the estate matter you bring to us
• Identity documents, where required for legal proceedings
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via analytics cookies, if consented)

We collect data directly from you — through our contact form, in person at our office, or by telephone — and, where applicable, from third parties such as courts or government offices in the course of handling your matter.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA) of Thailand:

• Contract: to provide the legal services you have requested
• Legal obligation: to comply with applicable Thai law and court requirements
• Legitimate interest: to communicate with you about your matter and improve our service
• Consent: for marketing communications and analytics cookies (where you have given consent)

4. How We Use Your Data

• To respond to your enquiry and provide legal advice and representation
• To prepare, file, and manage legal documents on your behalf
• To communicate with courts, government offices, and other relevant parties
• To comply with our legal and professional obligations
• To improve our website and services (only with your consent for analytics)

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share it with:

• Courts, government offices, and official registries, as required by your matter
• Other professional advisers (e.g. accountants), where you have instructed us to do so
• Our technology providers (website hosting, email), who process data on our behalf under strict agreements
• Authorities, where we are legally required to disclose information

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as is necessary to provide our services and comply with our legal obligations. For estate and legal matters, this is generally a minimum of five years from the close of the matter, in accordance with professional record-keeping requirements. After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encrypted storage and email communications
• Restricted access to client files within our office
• Secure physical storage for paper documents
• Regular review of our security practices

In the event of a data breach that is likely to affect your rights, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority as required by the PDPA.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function. We also use optional analytics cookies to understand how the site is used. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Policy page.

9. Your Rights

Under the PDPA, you have the following rights:

• Access: to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: to ask us to correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: to request deletion of your data, where no legal obligation requires us to retain it
• Portability: to receive your data in a commonly used format
• Objection: to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: at any time for processing based on your consent

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

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted data to us, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after any change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

Data controller: Thida

Address: 104 Thanon Ratchawithi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +66 96 425 8137

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Committee of Thailand.