Legal and Noteworthy

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Phuket Hotels Association (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacyand is committed to

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

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

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

when you visit ourwebsite at https://phukethotelsassociation.com/,

https://phab.phukethotelsassociation.com register for events, apply for membership,

participate in ourprogrammes, or otherwise interact with us.

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1. DATACONTROLLER

Phuket Hotels Association

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

Email: info@phukethotelsassociation.com

Telephone: 076 619518

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Phuket HotelsAssociation acts as the Data Controller in respect of personal datacollected

through our websiteand related activities.

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2. PERSONAL DATAWE COLLECT

We may collect thefollowing types of personal data:

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2.1 InformationYou 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 InformationCollected Automatically

When you visit ourwebsite, 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.

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3. PURPOSES OFPROCESSING

We process yourpersonal 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 BASISFOR PROCESSING

We process yourpersonal data based on:

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

You may withdrawconsent at any time by contacting us.

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5. COOKIES

Our website uses cookies to:

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

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

website may notfunction properly.

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6. DISCLOSURE OFPERSONAL 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 sellpersonal data to third parties.

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7. INTERNATIONALDATA 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.

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8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personaldata only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or asrequired

by law.

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

regulatory requirements.

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9. DATA SUBJECTRIGHTS

Under the PDPA, youhave 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 yourrights, please contact us at info@phukethotelsassociation.com

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10. CHILDREN’SDATA

Phuket Hotels Association does not knowingly collect personal data from childrenunder the

age of 20 withoutparental or legal guardian consent.

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11. EVENTPHOTOGRAPHY AND MEDIA

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

reporting, andarchival purposes. By attending our events, you acknowledge andconsent to

such photography andmedia use unless you notify us otherwise in writing.

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12. SECURITYMEASURES

We implementappropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personaldata

against unauthorisedaccess, loss, misuse, or alteration.

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13. CHANGES TOTHIS POLICY

We may update thisPrivacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on ourwebsite

with the revisedeffective date.

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14. CONTACT US

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

Phuket Hotels Association

Email: info@phukethotelsassociation.com

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

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