Stays Pattaya Privacy Policy
Last updated: 29 Sept 2026
Who We Are and What This Policy Covers
Stays Pattaya (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a hotel guide for Pattaya, Thailand, published at stayspattaya.com. The site is run by Rob, an individual publisher based in Thailand. This policy explains what personal information the site collects, why, and what choices you have.
It covers everything on the site: articles, hotel guides, forms, and any links or ads you interact with. By using the site, you accept this policy. If you don’t agree with it, please don’t use the site.
Information We Collect
We collect very little directly. Most data comes from the tools described in the next sections.
| Type | Examples | How we get it |
|---|---|---|
| Information you give us | Name, email address, message content | Contact forms, emails, newsletter sign-ups, comments |
| Device and usage data | IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, time on page, referring site, approximate location (city or country level) | Collected automatically through cookies, analytics and server logs |
| Interaction data | Links and ads clicked, including affiliate links | Collected by analytics, affiliate and advertising partners |
We don’t ask for payment details, passport numbers or hotel booking information. If you book a hotel through a link on the site, that booking happens on the partner’s website under their privacy policy, not ours.
Cookies, Analytics and Tracking
The site uses cookies and similar technologies (pixels, local storage, tags). Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the site work, measure traffic and remember your settings.
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Keep the site running and secure, remember your cookie choices | Consent cookie, security and load-balancing cookies |
| Analytics | Show us which pages are read, how visitors arrive and how the site performs | Google Analytics or similar |
| Affiliate | Record that a visit or booking came from our site so we can be credited | Cookies set by booking and travel partners |
| Advertising | Show and measure ads, and limit how often you see the same one | Cookies set by ad networks |
Where the law requires it (for example in the EU, UK and Thailand), we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw that consent at any time using the cookie settings link in the site footer.
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The site will still work, but some features may not. Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” or Global Privacy Control signal. We honour Global Privacy Control where the law requires it.
Affiliate Links and Disclosure
Some links on Stays Pattaya are affiliate links. If you click one and book a hotel or buy a product, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps fund the site. It does not change the price you pay, and we only list properties we’ve assessed against our guest-policy criteria.
When you click an affiliate link, the partner (for example a hotel booking platform) sets a cookie or reads a tracking parameter so they can attribute the booking to us. They may receive your IP address, device information and the page you came from. What they do with that data is covered by their own privacy policy, which we encourage you to read.
We don’t receive your booking details or payment information from these partners. We only see summary reports, such as the number of clicks and total commission earned.
Advertising
We may show ads on the site, served by third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense or similar). These partners use cookies and identifiers to show ads, measure how they perform and, in some cases, tailor them to your interests based on your browsing across different sites.
These networks act as independent controllers of the data they collect. We don’t control their cookies and don’t have access to the profiles they build.
You can manage ad personalisation in these ways:
- Use the cookie settings link in the site footer to decline advertising cookies.
- Adjust your Google ad settings at adssettings.google.com, or opt out of interest-based ads through the Digital Advertising Alliance (optout.aboutads.info) or Your Online Choices (youronlinechoices.eu).
- Use your device’s ad-tracking controls, such as limiting ad tracking on iOS or resetting your advertising ID on Android.
Opting out doesn’t remove ads. It means the ads you see are less likely to be based on your activity.
How We Use, Share and Keep Information
We use information to run and secure the site, understand which content is useful, reply to your messages, send newsletters you asked for, earn affiliate and advertising revenue, and meet legal obligations. Where GDPR or Thailand’s PDPA applies, our legal bases are your consent (cookies, newsletters), our legitimate interest in running and improving the site, and legal compliance.
We don’t sell your personal information for money. We share it only with:
- Service providers that host the site, provide analytics, email and security.
- Affiliate and advertising partners, through the cookies and identifiers described above.
- Authorities or other parties where the law requires it, or to protect the site and its users.
| Data | Typical retention |
|---|---|
| Contact form messages and emails | Up to 24 months after the last message |
| Newsletter subscription | Until you unsubscribe |
| Analytics data | Up to 26 months |
| Server logs | Up to 90 days |
| Cookies | Per each cookie’s stated lifespan, usually 30 days to 13 months |
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you and get a copy.
- Correct or update inaccurate information.
- Delete your information, or restrict or object to how we use it.
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting earlier processing.
- Receive your information in a portable format.
- Complain to your local data protection authority.
This includes rights under Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), the EU and UK GDPR, and privacy laws in US states such as California (CCPA/CPRA). California residents can also opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context advertising. Some advertising and affiliate cookie use may count as “sharing” under those laws, and you can opt out through the cookie settings link in the footer. We won’t discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
To make a request, email us at the address in the Contact section below. We may need to verify your identity first, and we aim to respond within 30 days. In Thailand you can also complain to the Personal Data Protection Committee.
Children, Security, Transfers and Contact
Children
The site is intended for adults and isn’t directed at anyone under 18. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us information, contact us and we’ll delete it.
Security
We use HTTPS and reputable hosting and take reasonable steps to protect your information. No website or transmission is completely secure, so we can’t guarantee absolute security.
International Transfers
The site’s hosting, analytics and advertising providers may process data in countries outside your own, including the United States and Singapore. Where required, we rely on safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or the provider’s certified data protection frameworks.
Third-Party Links
The site links to hotels, booking platforms and other websites. We’re not responsible for their content or privacy practices, so check their policies before sharing information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows the latest version. Material changes will be flagged on the site.
Contact
Questions or requests about your privacy please use our Contact Form.