Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 10 April 2025 · Effective: 10 April 2025
Saraburi Counsel ("we", "us", "our") is committed to handling personal information with care and transparency. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights available to you under Thai law and other applicable frameworks.
Questions about this policy may be directed to: [email protected]
1. Data Controller
Saraburi Counsel, 78 Mittraphap Road, Pak Phriao, Mueang Saraburi, Saraburi 18000, Thailand. Email: [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Name, email address, and telephone number submitted via our contact form
- Information shared during consultations regarding the estate or inheritance matter
- Identity documents where required for the conduct of a legal matter
Information collected automatically
- Website usage data via analytics cookies (if consented)
- Browser type, approximate location, and pages visited
- IP address and session data for security purposes
3. Legal Basis for Processing
- Contract performance — processing necessary to deliver the legal service you have engaged us for
- Legitimate interests — responding to enquiries, maintaining records for legal compliance
- Consent — analytics and marketing communications where you have opted in
- Legal obligation — retention of records as required by Thai law
4. How We Use Your Information
- Responding to initial enquiries and scheduling consultations
- Conducting the legal matter you have engaged us for
- Maintaining client records as required by professional conduct rules
- Complying with court filing requirements and legal obligations
- Improving our website where analytics consent has been given
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We may share data only in the following circumstances:
- Foreign counsel — where required for cross-border estate administration, with your knowledge
- Thai courts and registries — where required to conduct legal proceedings
- Service providers — hosting and analytics providers operating under confidentiality obligations
- Legal obligation — where disclosure is required by law or court order
6. Data Retention
Client engagement records are retained for a minimum of seven years following the close of a matter, in accordance with Thai legal professional requirements. Analytics data is retained for up to thirteen months. Enquiry records not resulting in an engagement are deleted after twelve months.
7. Cookie Use
Our website uses essential cookies required for its operation, and optional analytics and preference cookies where consent has been given. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details.
8. Data Security
- Client files are stored on password-protected systems with restricted access
- Electronic communications are conducted via encrypted channels where possible
- Physical documents are held in secured storage
- Staff access to client data is limited to those with a professional need
- In the event of a data breach affecting your rights, we will notify you within 72 hours of becoming aware
9. Your Rights Under the PDPA
Under Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019), you have the following rights:
- Right of access — to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right of rectification — to correct inaccurate information
- Right of erasure — to request deletion where processing is no longer lawful
- 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 — at any time, without affecting prior processing
- Right to lodge a complaint — with the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) of Thailand
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 resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted data to us, please contact us and we will arrange for its deletion.
12. International Transfers
Where personal data is shared with foreign counsel in the course of a cross-border estate administration, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and that the transfer is disclosed to you in advance.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by email to active clients and by notice on our website. The date of the most recent revision appears at the top of this page.
14. Contact
For any data protection enquiries: [email protected]
Saraburi Counsel, 78 Mittraphap Road, Pak Phriao, Mueang Saraburi, Saraburi 18000, Thailand