THAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PRIVACY POLICY
Thai International School (the “School,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is collected, used, and stored in compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us regarding our services.
For purposes of this Privacy Policy:
“Site” refers to the School’s website, accessible at https://thaiinternationalschool.ac.th.
“Service” refers to all services accessible via the Site, including academic program inquiries, admissions, events, and communications.
“Personal Data” refers to information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual, directly or indirectly, as defined under the PDPA.
“You” refers to you, as a visitor, applicant, parent/guardian, or user of the Site or Service.
By using our Site or Service, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
I. TYPES OF PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
We may collect the following categories of Personal Data:
Directly Provided Information: Your name, email address, telephone number, address, child’s date of birth, and other contact details submitted via inquiry or application forms.
Automatically Collected Information: Browser type, IP address, device type, visit duration, pages viewed, and usage data via cookies or similar technologies.
Sensitive Personal Data: Only when necessary and with explicit consent, such as health information for school services or special needs accommodations.
We collect Personal Data only when necessary and for specific lawful purposes as outlined in Section II.
II. PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA
We process your Personal Data only when there is a lawful basis under the PDPA, including:
Consent: When you voluntarily submit a form or sign up for communication, we obtain your consent.
Contractual Obligations: For processing admissions or service-related requests.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
Legitimate Interests: To maintain and improve our Site and services, provided that your fundamental rights are not infringed.
III. USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA
Your Personal Data may be used for the following purposes:
To respond to inquiries and provide information about our academic programs.
To facilitate communication regarding admissions, school events, or updates.
To analyze and improve our Site and Service.
To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
We may share Personal Data with:
Third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, email services), under strict confidentiality and only for the above purposes.
Government authorities when legally required.
Internal school departments for administrative or educational purposes.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third party.
IV. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and track visitor behavior on our Site. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. However, some parts of our Site may not function properly without them.
V. RETENTION AND PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected or to comply with legal requirements. Your data is stored securely using reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
VI. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS UNDER PDPA
You have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:
Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectify – Request corrections to incomplete or inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary.
Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw your consent at any time, which will not affect prior processing.
Right to Object – Object to data processing where applicable.
Right to Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another party.
Right to Lodge a Complaint – Submit complaints to the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) of Thailand.
To exercise your rights, contact us at the email address or phone number provided below.
VII. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we may have collected such data, please notify us immediately so we can delete it.
VIII. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. Please review their privacy policies before engaging with them.
IX. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to comply with PDPA or other applicable regulations. Significant changes will be posted on our Site or communicated to you directly when required. Please review this page periodically.
X. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Thai International School
Email: info@thaiinternationalschool.ac.th
Phone: +66 0638389900
Last Updated: July 15, 2025