Privacy Policy
Property Scout Marketplace (Thailand) Co. Ltd. ("the Company") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how the Company collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal data in connection with its services. By contacting the Company, using our website or services, or providing your personal data for purposes of communication, coordination, or service provision, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
1. Individuals Covered by this Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the following individuals:
- Service Users: Natural persons who use the Company’s services.
- Service Requesters: Natural persons requesting or intending to request the Company’s services.
- Corporate Representatives: Directors, shareholders, employees, or authorized representatives of corporate customers or business organizations that partner with the Company.
- Other Individuals: Natural persons with whom the Company interacts or establishes a relationship, or who provide personal data directly or indirectly through any channel.
2. Legal Basis and Purpose for the Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Data
The Company collects, uses, and discloses your personal data only when necessary and in compliance with an applicable legal basis. The legal basis and purposes for processing your personal data are as follows:
- Performance of a ContractTo fulfill contractual obligations to which you are a party or to take steps before entering into a contract. This includes:
- evaluating and analyzing information related to the provision of the company’s services;
- verifying your identity for transactions with the company;
- providing services, resolving technical issues, and offering assistance related to the company’s services; and
- communicating with you regarding service usage, answering questions, providing relevant information, follow-ups, and other relevant activities.
- Public Interest or State-Authorized DutiesTo perform tasks carried out in the public interest or exercise official authority vested in the Company, including compliance with state missions.
- Legitimate InterestsFor the legitimate interests of the Company or third parties, provided these do not override your fundamental rights relating to personal data protection. Examples include:
- improving service quality and enhancing user experience;
- handling complaints, claims, and disputes.
- Legal ComplianceTo comply with applicable laws, such as rules, regulations, or orders from competent authorities (e.g., court orders, regulatory agencies, or authorized officers).
- Protection of Vital InterestsTo prevent or mitigate risks to your life, body, or health in situations of necessity.
- ConsentFor purposes as defined in the consent.
3. Personal Information That the Company Collects, Uses, or Discloses
- 3.1Personal informationPersonal information refers to any data that can directly or indirectly identify you, including but not limited to:
- Identity information: name, surname, and any applicable suffix.
- Contact information: telephone number, email address, social media,instant chat messaging details, and address.
- Technical information: IP address, cookies, and browsing behavior.
- Financial and Transaction information: bank account, transaction history and proof of payment
- Property information: title deed, property location, and property right status
- 3.2Sensitive personal dataThe Company does not collect, use, or disclose your sensitive personal data unless express consent is provided. Sensitive personal data includes, as defined by law, information such as race, religion, biometric data, and other similar categories.
- 3.3Personal data of any other third partiesIf you provide the personal data of any third parties—such as family members, references, or individuals mentioned in transaction documents—you must:
- Inform them of the details outlined in this Policy, and
- Obtain their consent, if necessary, or establish another legal basis to allow the Company to collect, use, and/or disclose their personal data lawfully.
4. Disclosure of Personal Data to Third Parties and Collection from Other Sources
To fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy and in accordance with the Company's legal basis, the Company may collect, use, transmit, transfer, process, and/or disclose your personal data to the following categories of third parties on a need-to-know basis:
- 4.1Affiliated companiesThe Company may share your personal data with its affiliated companies to support business operations and provide services in line with the purposes described in this Policy.
- 4.2Service ProvidersThe Company may engage service providers, both domestic and international, who process your personal data on behalf of the Company as instructed. Before disclosing any personal data, the Company ensures that these service providers adhere to this Policy and applicable data protection laws.
- 4.3Auditors and Regulatory AuthoritiesThe Company may disclose your personal data to auditors, external auditors, government agencies, and other relevant authorities as required to comply with legal obligations, respond to regulatory requirements, or exercise or defend legal claims.
- 4.4Business Partners and Contractual CounterpartiesThe Company may disclose personal data to business partners, entities, or individuals with whom the Company has entered into contracts or maintains legal relationships. These entities or individuals may independently decide on the processing of personal data and are required to comply with relevant personal data protection laws. For their specific privacy policies, please refer to their respective communication channels.
- 4.5Transferees of Businesses or AssetsIn the event of a merger, acquisition, sale, or transfer of all or part of the Company’s business or assets, your personal data may be transferred to the relevant parties involved.
5. Retention Period for Personal Data
The Company will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or to comply with applicable legal obligations. Personal data will be retained for the duration of your use of the Company's services, or while rights and obligations exist between you and the Company. Following the termination of your use of the Company's services, or the cessation of rights and obligations, the Company will retain your personal data for no longer than 10 (Ten) years, or as required by applicable laws, whichever is longer. Once the retention period expires, the Company will delete or anonymize your personal data in compliance with relevant legal standards.
6. Data Security
The Company recognizes the significance of safeguarding your personal data and has implemented robust and continuously updated security measures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and adherence to international standards. When transferring personal data abroad, the Company applies to personal data protection standards as required by law and will not transfer your personal data to a country with insufficient data protection measures unless you have explicitly consented to such a transfer. However, if your personal data is compromised through unauthorized actions, such as hacking, theft, unauthorized database access, password breaches, or other methods beyond the Company’s control, the Company disclaims liability for damages arising from such incidents.
7. Data Subject Rights
The Company respects your rights as a data subject under applicable laws. You may contact the Company to exercise your rights, which include:
- the right to withdraw consent;
- the right to access your personal data;
- the right to request a copy of your personal data;
- the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
- the right to object to the processing of your personal data;
- the right to request data portability for personal data stored in a format that is readable or commonly used by automated tools or equipment, including the right to transfer such data to other data controllers;
- the right to request the deletion or de-identification of your personal data when processing is no longer necessary;
- the right to request the suspension of personal data processing; and
- the right to file a complaint with relevant authorities.
8. Cookies Policy
- 8.1The Company uses cookies to ensure the proper functioning of several sections of its website, to facilitate your use of the site, and to provide the services you request. The Company will use cookies only when necessary and will comply with applicable information security standards. Information collected through cookies will not be disclosed to third parties, except when cookies are operated by external service providers or when the Company has a legal basis to do so.
- 8.2Types and Purposes of CookiesThe Company uses cookies for different purposes, categorized as follows:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are required for the website to function properly and provide its core services to users.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., language, account settings) to personalize your experience on the website.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help evaluate and monitor the performance of the website. External service providers may operate some of these cookies.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising based on your preferences. External service providers may also manage these cookies.
9. Company contact information
Data Protection Officer
Address: 117/17, 15th Floor, Panjit Tower, Soi Sukhumvit 55, Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Tan Nuea, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Email: contact@propertyscout.co.th
Phone number: 0226434444
10. Amendment of the Policy
Your use of the Company's services constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. The Company may amend or add to this Policy at any time and will notify you of such amendments. Your continued use of the services after the amended Policy is posted will signify your acceptance of the amendments.