How We Use Cookies
This policy explains in plain terms what cookies thanetpad places on your device when you visit our website, why each one is used, and how you can adjust your preferences at any time. We aim to be straightforward about our practices and to give you meaningful choices.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your browser or device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more reliably, to remember your choices, and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies do not contain executable software and cannot be used to access personal files on your device.
Alongside traditional cookies, similar technologies — such as local storage objects and pixel tags — may be used for comparable purposes. Where we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we mean all such technologies unless we specify otherwise.
2. Cookies We Use
We use three categories of cookies on the thanetpad website. The table below describes each one.
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as submitting a contact form or acknowledging a notification. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
tp_cookie_consent |
Records your cookie consent choices so we do not show the banner on every visit. | 12 months |
tp_session |
Maintains your session state while you navigate between pages. | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous, aggregated data about pages visited and time spent. The information is used solely to improve the website experience; it is not used to identify individual visitors or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors using a randomly generated identifier. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics — retains session state data. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics — distinguishes users across sessions on the same day. | 24 hours |
2.3 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you have made on the website — such as your preferred language or display settings — so that the site behaves in ways you expect on subsequent visits.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
tp_prefs |
Stores lightweight display preferences to personalise your experience on return visits. | 6 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website embeds a Google Maps iframe on the homepage to display our Chiang Mai location. When the map loads, Google may set its own cookies subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We do not control those cookies and recommend reviewing Google's documentation if you have concerns about them.
We do not currently use cookies from advertising networks or social media platforms.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit the thanetpad website you are shown a cookie notice that allows you to accept all cookies, accept only necessary cookies, or adjust your preferences individually. You may revisit your choices at any time using the button below.
Your Cookie Preferences
Use the controls below to review and update the categories of cookies you are comfortable with. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.
You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from any or all websites. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of many websites, including this one. Links to browser guidance:
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no consistent standard for how they should be interpreted. We will review this position if an accepted standard emerges.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or about this policy, please write to us at [email protected] or by post to:
thanetpad
186 Nimmanhaemin Road
Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
+66 2 915 3746
For further information on your rights under applicable data protection law, please see our Privacy Policy.