Last updated: December 2025
At Best of Bangkok, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and what rights you have over your information.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
Who We Are
Our website address is:
bestofbangkokthailand.com
For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at:
bestofbangkok@protonmail.com
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form
- The visitor’s IP address
- The browser user agent string
This information helps us detect spam and keep the site secure.
An anonymized string created from your email address, also known as a hash, may be provided to the Gravatar service to check whether you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at:
After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data, also known as EXIF GPS. Visitors can download images from the site and extract this data if it exists.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience.
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year and exist for your convenience.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set cookies to store your login information and display preferences:
- Login cookies last for two days
- Screen options cookies last for one year
- If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks
Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is stored that contains the post ID of the article you edited. This cookie expires after one day and contains no personal data.
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles.
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly. These websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed additional third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with embedded content
This includes tracking interactions if you are logged in to those platforms.
We do not control how third-party websites collect or use your data.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Some third-party service providers, such as hosting, analytics, security, or advertising partners, may process limited data on our behalf. These providers only access data necessary to perform their services and are required to protect it.
Affiliate Disclosure
Best of Bangkok may include affiliate links within articles and pages on this website.
If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the ongoing operation of this website and allow us to continue creating free travel guides and content.
We only recommend products, services, or experiences we genuinely believe may be useful for our readers. All opinions expressed are our own, and you should always do your own research before making a purchase.
Amazon Affiliate Program
Best of Bangkok participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This is an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to automatically approve follow-up comments instead of holding them for moderation.
For registered users, if any, personal information provided in user profiles is stored for as long as the account exists. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for usernames. Website administrators may also access this information to manage the site.
Your Rights Over Your Data
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain data processing
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request deletion of your data, except where we must retain it for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
To make a request, contact us at:
bestofbangkok@protonmail.com
Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Our legitimate interests in operating and securing the site
- Compliance with legal obligations
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, and to request deletion of your data.
We do not sell or share personal information for advertising purposes.
You may exercise your rights by contacting us using the email listed above.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Data may be processed outside your country of residence depending on our hosting or service providers, but appropriate safeguards are used where required by law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or regulatory changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.