Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kinforge ("we", "us", "our") is committed to handling personal data with care and transparency. This policy explains what personal data we collect from visitors to kinforge.info and from participants in Kinforge programmes, how we use it, and what rights you have over it.

Kinforge operates from 117 Phrom Phong Soi 39, Khlong Tan, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand. Questions about this policy can be directed to [email protected].

2. Data we collect and how

We collect personal data through the following means:

• Contact forms — name, email address, and optionally phone number and message content, when you submit an enquiry via our website.
• Programme registration — name, email address, and phone number when you register for a course or workshop.
• Payment records — transaction reference numbers for bank transfer or PromptPay payments. We do not store full bank account details.
• Website analytics — where you have consented to analytics cookies, aggregated data on page visits, device type, and geographic region via third-party analytics tools.
• Communications — correspondence you send us by email or phone for the purpose of handling your enquiry or registration.

3. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases under the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA):

• Contractual necessity — for processing programme registrations and delivering programmes you have enrolled in.
• Legitimate interests — for responding to enquiries submitted through our contact form.
• Consent — for optional analytics and marketing cookies where you have provided explicit consent via our cookie banner.

4. How we use your data

• To respond to enquiries submitted via the website contact form
• To confirm programme registrations and send session logistics
• To send printed materials and post-session resources to enrolled participants
• To maintain records of payments received
• To improve programme content using aggregated, anonymised participant feedback
• To maintain website security and prevent fraudulent use

We do not use your personal data for direct marketing without your explicit consent, and we do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Data retention

We retain personal data for the following periods:

• Enquiry data — 12 months from the date of enquiry if no programme registration follows
• Programme participant data — 3 years from the date of the last programme attended
• Payment records — 7 years for accounting and legal compliance purposes
• Analytics data — 24 months from collection, in aggregate form only

6. Data sharing

We share personal data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Email service providers — for sending registration confirmations and session logistics. These providers process data only on our instruction.
• Website analytics providers — where you have consented to analytics cookies. Data is shared in aggregated form.
• Legal obligations — where required by Thai law or court order.

We do not share participant session content or personal details with other cohorts or third-party organisations.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Essential cookies are required for the website to function. Analytics and preference cookies are used only with your consent.

8. Data security

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

• HTTPS encryption on all website pages
• Access to personal data limited to staff who require it for their role
• Regular review of data handling practices
• Secure disposal of personal data when retention periods expire

9. Your rights

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

• Right to access — to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent — to withdraw consent for cookie-based processing at any time via our Cookie Policy page

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

10. Children's data

Kinforge programmes are designed for adult participants (18 years and older). We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to us, please contact us at [email protected] and we will remove it promptly.

11. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to external websites. Kinforge is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

12. Policy changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when the most recent changes were made. Continued use of our website or participation in our programmes after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

Data protection enquiries: [email protected]

Kinforge, 117 Phrom Phong Soi 39, Khlong Tan, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) of Thailand if you believe your data has been handled improperly.