Ake & Associates Co., Ltd.

Thailand Legal Advisory for Foreign Investors

Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Website: https://www.golawphuket.com

1. Introduction

Ake & Associates Co., Ltd. (“Ake & Associates”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a Thailand-based legal advisory firm serving foreign investors and international clients across Thailand.

We are committed to safeguarding the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of personal data collected through our website and digital platforms.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What personal data we collect

  • How and why we collect it

  • How we use and protect it

  • Your data protection rights under applicable laws

This policy applies solely to information collected through www.golawphuket.com and does not apply to offline communications or third-party platforms unless expressly stated.

2. Legal Framework

We process personal data in accordance with:

  • Thailand Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA)

  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable

  • UK GDPR

  • Applicable international data protection standards for cross-border clients

Where higher protection standards apply, we adopt those standards as part of our firm-wide compliance framework.

3. Consent

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your data as described herein.

Where required by law, explicit consent will be obtained before processing specific categories of personal data.

4. Information We Collect

4.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us, request information, or submit an inquiry, we may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Company name

  • Position/title

  • Business details relevant to your inquiry

  • Content of communications and attachments

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to assess or respond to your request.

4.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical data may be automatically collected, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Date and time of access

  • Referring and exit pages

  • Website usage patterns

This information is collected for security, analytics, and website optimization purposes and is not used to personally identify visitors unless required for legitimate security or legal reasons.

5. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries and consultation requests

  • Assessing potential client engagements

  • Delivering legal insights and updates (where subscribed)

  • Improving website functionality and user experience

  • Ensuring website security and preventing fraud

  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.

6. Cookies and Web Beacons

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance.

6.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Understand visitor behavior

  • Improve navigation and usability

  • Maintain session functionality

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, certain features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6.2 Analytics Cookies

We may use reputable third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymized usage statistics. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies.

We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for more information.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

If third-party service providers process data on our behalf (e.g., hosting providers), they are contractually required to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality standards.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Protect legitimate business interests

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. International Data Transfers

Given our international client base, personal data may be processed or accessed across jurisdictions.

Where cross-border transfers occur, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (right to erasure)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is consent-based)

Requests will be responded to within legally prescribed timeframes.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for business and legal advisory purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age (or the applicable minimum age under relevant law).

If we become aware that such data has been collected, it will be promptly deleted.

12. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Disclosure

  • Alteration

  • Loss or misuse

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. Users acknowledge this inherent risk.

13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes.

The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Ake & Associates Co., Ltd.
Thailand Legal Advisory for Foreign Investors
Email: info@golawphuket.com
Website: https://www.golawphuket.com