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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Introduction

Chiang Mai Ambassador ("we," "us," "our," or "Site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Forms: If you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
  • Comments: Any comments or submissions you make may be collected and stored.
  • Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics: We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages visited, time spent, referral sources, and general location (country-level only).
  • Cookies: Our site uses minimal cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
  • Server Logs: Standard web server logs record IP addresses, browser type, and access times.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
  • Improving our website and content
  • Monitoring site performance and analytics
  • Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
  • Complying with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Cloudflare (analytics), email service providers (if you subscribe)
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law or legal process

4. Data Protection & Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your information confidential.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to delete your data
  • Right to opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us with your request.

6. Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

7. International Data Transfers

Chiang Mai Ambassador is based in Thailand. If you access our site from outside Thailand, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Thailand and other countries. By using our site, you consent to these transfers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new version on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website contact form.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 2026. It complies with Australian Privacy Principles and Thailand Personal Data Protection Act requirements.

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