Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sabai Counsel ("we", "us", "our") is committed to handling the personal information of our clients and website visitors with care and in accordance with applicable Thai law, including the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA).

This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have in relation to it. If you have questions about any aspect of this policy, you are welcome to contact us at [email protected].

This policy applies to data collected through our website and through the provision of our legal services. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from this site.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Contact information: Name, email address, telephone number
• Inquiry content: The substance of messages sent through our contact form
• Service-related information: Information you provide during consultations or in connection with your legal matter
• Website usage data: Technical data collected via cookies (see Section 5 and our Cookie Policy)

We collect this data when you complete our contact form, engage our services, or communicate with us directly. Legal basis for processing includes your consent (where given), the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps, and our legitimate interests in operating a professional legal practice.

Retention periods: Contact enquiry data is retained for up to 12 months unless a service engagement follows. Client matter data is retained for up to 7 years from the conclusion of the matter, in line with professional and legal obligations. Website analytics data is retained in accordance with the terms of the relevant analytics provider.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and arrange consultations
• Provide and manage our legal services
• Communicate with you about the progress of your matter
• Comply with our professional and legal obligations
• Improve the functionality and content of this website

We do not use your personal data for unsolicited marketing. If you have engaged our services, we may contact you about relevant updates on a limited basis. You can opt out of such communications at any time by contacting [email protected].

Third-party sharing: We do not sell personal data. We may share data with third parties only where necessary for the conduct of your matter (for example, with courts, opposing counsel with consent, or translation providers), or where required by law.

4. Data Protection Measures

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These include:

• Encrypted transmission of data between your browser and our servers (HTTPS)
• Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only
• Secure storage of client documents with restricted access
• Regular review of our data handling practices

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority and, where required, affected individuals in accordance with PDPA requirements.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to support basic site functionality and, where consent is given, to collect analytics data about how the site is used. We do not use cookies for advertising targeting without your explicit consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner on our homepage or by visiting our Cookie Policy page, which includes a detailed description of the cookies we use and how to adjust your settings.

6. Your Rights Under Thai PDPA

Under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format where applicable
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw any consent previously given at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) if you believe your rights have been infringed

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently before sharing any personal data.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe we hold data about a minor, please contact us at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Where changes are material, we will note the updated effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of this website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact for Privacy Matters

For any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact: