Privacy Policy

Wat Asokaram (Than Por Lee) has established this Privacy Policy to inform users and visitors about the temple’s policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA) and other applicable laws and regulations.

This Privacy Policy explains how Wat Asokaram collects, uses, and discloses your personal data, the types of information collected, the purposes for which it is processed, the retention period of such data, disclosure to third parties, your rights as a data subject, the measures taken to ensure the confidentiality and security of your personal data, and how you may contact Wat Asokaram regarding your personal information.

Definition of Personal Data

“Personal Data” means any information relating to an individual that enables the identification of that individual, whether directly or indirectly, in accordance with applicable law.

Collection of Personal Data

2.1 Types of Personal Data Collected

Wat Asokaram may collect the following personal information:

1. Full name

2. Address

3. Email address

4. Telephone number

5. Social media contact information (e.g., LINE ID, Facebook ID)

6. Any other personal information voluntarily provided by you

2.2 Methods of Collection

Personal data may be collected through various channels. Information may be obtained directly from you, through the temple’s websites, or from third-party sources such as affiliated organizations, security service providers, or social media platforms.

2.3 Data Retention Period

Your personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Information may continue to be retained for up to 10 years after your relationship with the temple has ended, where required by law or necessary for legitimate purposes.

Purpose of Collecting Personal Data

Wat Asokaram may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal data based on legitimate interests, your consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, or other lawful grounds for the following purposes:

1. To manage and administer participation in temple activities and events.

2. To provide information, recommendations, public relations materials, and announcements regarding temple services, activities, or events.

3. To improve services, activities, and outreach programs.

4. To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide assistance.

5. To verify identity before providing services.

6. To conduct research and development related to temple services.

7. To contact you and deliver correspondence, notifications, or information regarding activities and special events.

8. To fulfill contractual obligations.

9. To comply with legal requirements and public interest obligations.

10. To prevent or mitigate threats to life, health, or safety.

Failure to provide certain personal information may result in the temple being unable to provide certain services.

Protection of Personal Data

Wat Asokaram implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, destruction, loss, or misuse.

You are free to decide whether to provide consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information. The temple will not make consent a condition for receiving services unless such information is necessary for the service requested.

Employees, volunteers, representatives, and authorized recipients of personal data are required to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with established security procedures.

For minors, consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian in accordance with applicable law. Individuals who are legally incapacitated or quasi-incapacitated must obtain consent from their legal guardian or curator, as applicable.

Wat Asokaram will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data remains accurate, complete, current, and not misleading.

Disclosure of Personal Data

5.1 Recipients of Personal Data

The temple may disclose necessary personal data to service providers, business partners, or contractors for purposes such as:

• Data analysis

• Communication services

• Event management

• Website and application development

• Postal and delivery services

• Security and technical support

• Other activities necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy

5.2 International Data Transfers

In certain cases, personal data may be transferred to servers or systems located outside Thailand and operated by service providers with adequate standards of personal data protection. Such transfers will be conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Rights of Data Subjects

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights:

1. To withdraw your consent at any time.

2. To access and obtain a copy of your personal data.

3. To request correction or updating of inaccurate personal data.

4. To request information regarding the source of personal data not obtained directly from you.

5. To request transfer of your personal data to another data controller.

6. To object to the collection, use, or disclosure of personal data in certain circumstances.

7. To request deletion, destruction, or anonymization of personal data where permitted by law.

8. To lodge a complaint with the relevant government authority.

Please note that withdrawing consent may affect your ability to receive updates, benefits, or participation in certain activities.

Use of Cookies

7.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on a user’s browser to record website visits and improve user experience.

7.2 Purpose of Cookie Usage

Wat Asokaram may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain secure user sessions.

• Remember user preferences and settings.

• Analyze website usage and visitor interests.

• Improve website performance and user experience.

7.3 Types of Cookies Used

a. Functional Cookies
Used to remember user settings and preferences.

b. Advertising Cookies
Used to present content and communications relevant to user interests and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach activities.

c. Technical Cookies
Necessary for the operation and security of the website.

d. Analytics Cookies
Used to collect anonymous information regarding website usage for performance improvements.

e. Third-Party Cookies
Cookies provided by third-party service providers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Wat Asokaram reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated through appropriate channels as determined by the temple.

Where required by law, updates to this Privacy Policy will become effective only after obtaining your consent. Otherwise, changes will take effect immediately upon notification.