Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Thayat ("we", "us", "our") is a legal services practice based in Bangkok, Thailand, specialising in inheritance and succession matters. We are committed to protecting the personal information of everyone who contacts us or uses our website at thayatx.biz.

This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and what your rights are in relation to it. It applies to information collected through our website contact form, by telephone, and by email. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identity data: your name, and in some cases the names of other individuals relevant to your legal matter
• Contact data: your email address and telephone number
• Matter-related data: information you share with us about your inheritance situation, estate, or family circumstances, to the extent necessary for us to provide legal advice
• Website usage data: technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected via cookies

We collect this information when you submit our contact form, send us an email, call us, or attend a consultation.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds to process your personal data under Thai law (Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562) and applicable international standards:

• Consent: when you submit our contact form or provide information voluntarily
• Contract: when we are providing legal services you have engaged us for
• Legitimate interests: for website analytics and improving our services
• Legal obligation: where processing is required by law or professional rules

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide legal advice or services
• Maintain records of our client engagements as required by professional and legal obligations
• Send service-related communications (not marketing) during an active engagement
• Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
• Comply with applicable laws, court orders, or regulatory requirements

We do not use your personal information for unsolicited marketing and do not sell your data to any third party.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

• Courts and government bodies: as required to conduct legal proceedings or register documents on your behalf
• Other professional advisors: such as notaries or overseas legal practitioners, where necessary for your matter and with your knowledge
• Service providers: such as our website hosting provider and email service, who process data on our behalf under appropriate agreements
• Legal obligation: where disclosure is required by law, court order, or regulatory authority

We do not share client case information with other clients or with family members without explicit instruction from the client to whom the information belongs.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for the following periods:

• Enquiry data (no engagement): 12 months from the date of enquiry
• Client case files: 7 years from the conclusion of the matter, in line with Thai legal professional obligations
• Website analytics data: 26 months

After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Data Protection Measures

We take the security of personal data seriously. Our measures include:

• Password-protected, encrypted digital file storage
• Restricted access to client files — only the assigned practitioner and necessary support staff
• Physical document security for paper records
• Regular review of access controls and data handling procedures

In the event of a data breach that is likely to affect your rights or freedoms, we will notify you as soon as reasonably practicable and take all appropriate remedial steps.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enable basic functions and to understand how the site is used. Cookies we use include essential cookies for site operation, and optional analytics cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through the consent notice on our website or by visiting our Cookie Policy page.

9. Your Rights

Under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (Thailand), you have the following rights:

• Right of access: to request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing: to request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) in Thailand.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies independently.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information through our website, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. If changes are material, we will notify current clients directly. Continued use of our website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Thayat, 67 Thanon Rachadamnoen Klang, Bang Lamphu, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
• Phone: +66 2 629 4173