Privacy Policy

PHUKET HOTELS ASSOCIATION

(1 March 2026)

Phuket HotelsAssociation (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to

protecting your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection ActB.E. 2562

(2019) (“PDPA”)of Thailand and other applicable laws.

This Privacy Policyexplains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data

when you visit our website at https://phukethotelsassociation.com/,

https://phab.phukethotelsassociation.comregister for events, apply for membership,

participate in our programmes, or otherwise interact with us.

1. DATA CONTROLLER

Phuket Hotels Association

Address: 20/114,Phuket Boat Lagoon, Thepkasatri Rd, Koh Kaeo, Mueang, Phuket, 83000

Email:info@phukethotelsassociation.com

Telephone: 076 619518

Phuket Hotels Association acts as the Data Controller in respect of personal data collected

through our website and related activities.

2. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us
  • Name
  • Job title
  • Company/Hotel name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Billing details
  • Membership information
  • Event registration details
  • Dietary requirements (for events)
  • Scholarship application information (where applicable)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Referring URLs

This information is collected through log files and cookies.

3. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Managing the Phuket Hotels Association membership and affiliate
  • Processing event registrations (e.g., PHIST, PHAB, GM Meetings, PHOODIE, etc,.)
  • Administering scholarship and education programmes
  • Communicating newsletters and industry updates
  • Responding to enquiries
  • Processing sponsorship and partnership arrangements
  • Managing payments and invoicing
  • Improving website functionality and user experience
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process your personal data based on:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Legitimate interests of Phuket Hotels Association
  • Compliance with legal obligations

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

5. COOKIES

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Store user preferences

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the

website may not function properly.

6. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA

We may share your personal data with:

  • Event co-organisers and venues
  • Service providers (e.g., payment gateways, IT providers, email platforms)
  • Professional advisers (legal, accounting)
  • Government authorities where required by law

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some of our service providers may be located outside Thailand. Where personal data is

transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with

the PDPA.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required

by law.

Membership and financial records may be retained in accordance with accounting and

regulatory requirements.

9. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS

Under the PDPA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion or anonymisation
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Committee

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@phukethotelsassociation.com

10. CHILDREN’S DATA

Phuket Hotels Association does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the

age of 20 without parental or legal guardian consent.

11. EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY AND MEDIA

Phuket Hotels Association events may be photographed or recorded for promotional,

reporting, and archival purposes. By attending our events, you acknowledge and consent to

such photography and media use unless you notify us otherwise in writing.

12. SECURITY MEASURES

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data

against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website

with the revised effective date.

14. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Phuket Hotels Association

Email:info@phukethotelsassociation.com

Address: 20/114, Phuket Boat Lagoon, Thepkasatri Rd, Ko Kaeo, Muang, Phuket, 83000

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