Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Suvarna Legal ("we", "our", "us") is committed to handling the personal information of clients and enquirers with care and in compliance with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA). This policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have in relation to your data.

This policy applies to information collected through our website at suvarnale.live, through enquiry forms, and in the course of providing legal services. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].

2. Data We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly, including:

• Name and contact details (email address, telephone number)
• Business address or personal address where relevant to a matter
• Descriptions of estate or inheritance matters shared in enquiries or consultations
• Identity documents provided in the course of legal engagement
• Financial and asset information relevant to estate matters

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect certain technical data automatically, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of access. This information is used for website security and performance purposes only.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases under the PDPA:

• Contract: To provide the legal services you have engaged us for
• Consent: Where you have agreed to receive communications from us
• Legitimate interest: For internal file management and quality assurance
• Legal obligation: Where required by Thai law, court orders, or regulatory requirements

4. How We Use Your Data

Personal information is used for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries and providing legal advice
• Preparing and filing estate-related documents
• Communicating about matters we are handling on your behalf
• Maintaining records as required under Thai legal professional standards
• Conducting conflict-of-interest checks
• Improving our website and services (using anonymised data only)

We do not use personal data for marketing purposes without explicit consent, and we do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

5. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with the following categories of recipients where necessary:

• Thai courts and government offices (for filing and registration purposes)
• Other legal practitioners where a matter requires specialist input
• Secure document management services (subject to confidentiality obligations)

We do not share personal data with advertising networks or data brokers.

6. Data Retention

Client files and related correspondence are retained for a minimum of five years following the close of an engagement, as required by Thai professional standards. Enquiry data from persons who did not become clients is deleted within twelve months of the last contact. You may request earlier deletion where this is compatible with legal obligations.

7. Data Protection Measures

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

• Password-protected, access-controlled document management systems
• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
• Restricted internal access based on file assignment
• Physical security at our office premises

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

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure basic functionality and to understand how the site is used. We do not deploy advertising or behavioural tracking cookies without consent. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Your Rights

Under the PDPA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data where there is no legal basis to retain it
• Restriction: Request that processing be limited while a matter is under review
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible
• Objection: Object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interest
• Withdrawal of consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time

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

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) of Thailand.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from persons under 18. If you believe a minor has provided information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Where changes are material, we will notify existing clients by email. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of our website or services following changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

For data-related enquiries, please contact our data controller at:

Suvarna Legal
64 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Khlong Tan, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +66 2 259 73 46