Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Who We Are

Samui69 operates the website samui69.com, a travel information resource dedicated to Koh Samui, Thailand. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at hello@samui69.com.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal data necessary to operate and improve this website:

Server Logs

Our hosting provider, Vercel, automatically collects standard web server logs when you visit the website. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, referring page, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is necessary for site operation, security, and abuse prevention.

Analytics

We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our site — for example, which pages are most popular and how visitors find us. Our analytics tool does not use tracking cookies, does not collect personally identifiable information, and does not track users across websites.

Contact Communications

If you email us at hello@samui69.com, we receive your email address and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

What We Do Not Collect

We want to be transparent about what we do not do:

  • We do not require user accounts or registration
  • We do not collect payment or financial information
  • We do not accept or store user-generated content
  • We do not use advertising trackers or retargeting pixels
  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties

Cookies

This website uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality, such as storing your language preference. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party marketing cookies.

Because we use only strictly necessary cookies, no cookie consent banner is required under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.

Third-Party Services

Vercel (Hosting)

Our website is hosted on Vercel Inc. Vercel processes server logs as part of providing hosting services. You can review Vercel's privacy practices in their Privacy Policy.

External Links

Our articles contain links to external websites — hotels, restaurants, booking platforms, and other services. When you click these links, you leave samui69.com and become subject to those websites' own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

Data Retention

Server logs are retained in accordance with Vercel's standard data retention policies. Emails sent to us are retained only as long as necessary to handle your inquiry, after which they are deleted.

Your Rights Under GDPR (EEA Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Right to lodge a complaint — file a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority

The legal basis for processing server logs and analytics data is our legitimate interest in operating and improving the website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@samui69.com.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used. We do not sell personal information. You may request disclosure of the data we have collected by contacting us at hello@samui69.com.

International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on servers that may be located in the United States and other countries. By using this website, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, where data protection laws may differ.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@samui69.com.