Privacy Policy
Release Date: January 31, 2025
Scope: TMA Group (www.tmathaigroup.com, www.tmathai.com)
TMA Group (“we” or “this website”) is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit TMA Group, we may collect the following types of information:
- 1.1 Automatically Collected Information:
- Device information (such as IP address, browser type, operating system, device ID).
- Access logs (such as access time, duration of stay, click records).
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section).
- 1.2 Information Provided by Users:
- Account information (such as username, email, password at registration).
- Contact information (such as email submitted for subscriptions).
- Comments and feedback (such as comments you post under articles or when contacting us).
- 1.3 Information from Third-Party Sources:
- If you log in through social media such as Google or Facebook, we may obtain your public information (such as profile picture, username, email address).
- Data from advertising partners (such as user behavior recorded by Google Ads, Facebook Ads).
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect will be used for the following purposes:
- Provide and optimize services (ensure proper operation of the website, improve user experience).
- Security measures (prevent fraud, spam, and illegal activities).
- Personalized recommendations (show relevant articles and ads based on your interests).
- Advertising and data analysis (used for Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Google Analytics, etc.).
- Legal compliance (to meet government and regulatory requirements).
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to provide a better user experience. Types of cookies include:
- Necessary cookies (basic website functionality).
- Analytics cookies (to track visit volume, user behavior, such as Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies (personalized ads, such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads).
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect some features of the site.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information, but we may share it in the following situations:
- Advertising and analytics tools: such as Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics.
- Third-party payment platforms: such as Stripe, PayPal (if applicable).
- Legal requirements: If required by government or law enforcement agencies, we may provide relevant data.
5. Privacy Rights of Global Users
GDPR (for EU users)
- Access, update, or delete your personal data.
- Withdraw your consent (such as cookie settings).
- Request data portability (transfer data to another platform).
CCPA (for California users)
- Know the types of personal information we collect.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell).
PDPA (for Thai users)
- Understand how we collect and use your data.
- Withdraw consent for data processing.
- File complaints or report improper data usage.
6. Data Storage and Security
We take technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption (to ensure secure data transmission).
- Access control (to limit unauthorized access).
- Regular security audits (to prevent data breaches).
Your data is stored in secure data centers, including Amazon AWS (Amazon Web Services), Google Cloud, or other secure facilities.
7. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
8. Updates to the Privacy Policy
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on this page. In case of significant changes, we may notify you via email or website notice. Please check back regularly for the latest information.
Last Updated: January 31, 2025