Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Yuan Law ("we", "us", "our") is a legal practice registered in Bangkok, Thailand. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information provided to us through our website at yuanlawx.sbs and through our client engagement processes.

We are committed to handling personal information with care. Inheritance matters are private, and the information families share with us is treated accordingly. This policy applies to information provided by website visitors and by clients who engage us for legal services.

Questions about this policy may be directed to: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

• Contact information: Name, email address, telephone number — provided via our website enquiry form or by direct correspondence.
• Matter-related information: Details about the estate matter shared during consultation or in the course of an engagement — names of deceased, family relationships, property details, and related documentation.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited — collected automatically when you use our website, subject to your cookie preferences.
• Communication records: Correspondence exchanged by email or in writing in connection with an enquiry or engagement.

We collect only the information necessary for the purposes described in this policy. We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health or financial data) beyond what is strictly necessary for an inheritance matter.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases under applicable Thai data protection law (the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562) and, where relevant, the GDPR:

• Contract: To carry out legal services pursuant to a client engagement agreement.
• Legitimate interests: To respond to enquiries, manage our practice, and maintain records as required by law or professional obligations.
• Consent: For analytics and non-essential cookies, where you have given consent via our cookie consent tool.
• Legal obligation: Where retention or disclosure is required by Thai law or professional regulations.

4. How We Use Personal Information

Personal information is used to:

• Respond to enquiries submitted through our website or by correspondence
• Carry out legal services agreed under a client engagement
• Communicate with clients about their matters at each procedural stage
• Maintain client files and records as required by professional obligations
• Comply with court or registry requirements relevant to a matter
• Improve our website and understand how visitors use it (subject to cookie consent)

We do not use personal information for marketing purposes without explicit consent. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data for the following periods:

• Enquiry data (no engagement): 12 months from the date of the enquiry, then deleted.
• Client engagement data: 7 years from the conclusion of the matter, in line with standard professional record-keeping obligations under Thai law.
• Technical / analytics data: As set out in our Cookie Policy, typically 13 months or less depending on the tool used.

After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Data Security

We maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. These include:

• Encrypted storage for digital records containing personal data
• Access controls limiting data access to personnel who require it for their work
• Secure email communications for client correspondence
• Physical security for paper files maintained at our office

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with our obligations under applicable law.

7. Sharing of Personal Data

We share personal data only in the following circumstances:

• Court or registry submissions: Information included in applications or filings submitted to Thai courts or land registry offices as part of a client's matter.
• Professional advisers: Where necessary for a matter, with the client's knowledge and consent.
• Service providers: Third-party providers who assist with website hosting and analytics, bound by appropriate data processing agreements.
• Legal obligation: Where disclosure is required by Thai law, court order, or regulatory authority.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to understand how visitors use it and, subject to your consent, to collect analytics data. Full details of the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences are set out in our Cookie Policy.

9. Your Rights

Under the Thai Personal Data Protection Act and, where applicable, the GDPR, 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: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to our legal obligations to retain it.
• Right to data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible.
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for cookies or marketing communications at any time.

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

If you are based in the EU or UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. If you are based in Thailand, you may contact the Personal Data Protection Committee.

10. 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.

11. Children

Our services are directed at adults (18 years or older). We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have received data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of our website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact for Data Enquiries

For any questions, requests, or concerns relating to this policy or your personal data:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Yuan Law, 78/3 Charoen Krung Road Soi 30, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand