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Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Mekhala Chambers uses cookies and similar technologies on its website, and how you can exercise control over your preferences.
Last updated: 1 April 2025 · Governing law: Thailand
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits, remember certain preferences, and gather information about how the site is used.
This website is operated by Mekhala Chambers, 88 Sathorn Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand. We act as the data controller in respect of personal data processed through cookies placed by us directly. For third-party cookies, the relevant third party acts as data controller.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on this website:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled. They do not collect personal data for marketing purposes and are used solely to provide the service you have requested.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookieConsent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences so the banner does not reappear unnecessarily. | 12 months (localStorage) |
PHPSESSID |
Standard PHP session identifier used to maintain session state during a visit. | Session (expires on browser close) |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website — for example, which pages are visited most, how long visitors stay, and any errors encountered. All data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for traffic analysis. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Identifies a user session. | 24 hours |
2.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be placed by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and display relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store personal information directly, but rely on unique identifiers associated with your browser and device. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Tracks conversions from Facebook ads. | 3 months |
_uetsid |
Microsoft Bing | Tracks conversions from Bing Ads. | 1 day |
2.4 Preferences Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made (such as language or display settings) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They are placed with your consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages of this website embed content or tools provided by third parties, such as Google Maps (used on our homepage to display our office location). These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their embedded content. Mekhala Chambers does not control these third-party cookies and accepts no responsibility for their placement or use.
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third parties:
4. Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit this website, a consent banner will appear offering you the choice to accept or decline optional cookies (analytics, marketing, and preferences categories). Strictly necessary cookies are placed regardless of your choice, as they are essential to the website's operation.
Your consent is stored locally on your device. If you clear your browser's local storage or cookies, the banner will reappear on your next visit.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. The following links provide guidance for commonly used browsers:
Please be aware that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other websites you visit.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Our use of cookies is governed by Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) ("PDPA") and, where applicable, the Computer Crime Act B.E. 2550 (2007).
Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a functional website. Optional cookies (analytics, marketing, and preferences) are placed only upon your consent, which you may withdraw at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing your stored preferences.
6. Retention
Cookie data is retained only for the duration specified in the cookie table above, or until you withdraw consent or clear your cookies. We do not retain cookie-derived personal data beyond what is necessary for the stated purpose.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our practices or applicable law changes. Any material changes will be reflected in an updated effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
- 88 Sathorn Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
- +66 2 591 4836
- [email protected]
For details of your rights under the PDPA in respect of personal data we process, please refer to our Privacy Policy.