Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 May 2026

ThailandDirectory.org ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website at www.thailanddirectory.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type and approximate location (country/region level), collected automatically via analytics tools.
• Email address: If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
• Business information: If you submit a listing, we collect the business name, address, phone number, website and description you provide.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as payment card details, government ID numbers, or health information.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve the directory and its listings
• To send newsletters (only with your consent, and you can unsubscribe at any time)
• To respond to enquiries and listing submissions
• To analyse traffic and usage patterns to improve the Site
• To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense

3. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the internet. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use the Site (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements
• Functional cookies: To remember your preferences (e.g. selected city)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the Site.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
• Google AdSense — advertising
• Google Maps — location links for listings

6. Listing Data

Business listings on ThailandDirectory.org are compiled from publicly available information, user submissions and licensed data sources. If you are a business owner and wish to update or remove your listing, please contact us.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Newsletter subscribers' email addresses are retained until they unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including the right to access, correct or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

• Website: www.thailanddirectory.org/contact/
• Email: privacy@thailanddirectory.org