Privacy Policy — Asiannabis Community
Effective Date: May 16, 2024
Last Updated: July 23, 2026
Operated by: Asiannabis Community
Contact: asiannabisthailand@gmail.com
This Privacy Policy explains how Asiannabis Community (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use the Asiannabis forum at asiannabis.com (“the Forum”). This policy is designed to comply with the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA) and applicable international data protection standards.
1. Data We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you register, we collect:
- Username (chosen by you)
- Email address
- Password (stored encrypted — we cannot read it)
- Profile information you voluntarily provide (bio, location, website)
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
When you use the Forum, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
1.3 Content Data
- Posts, replies, messages, and uploads you create on the Forum
- Likes, bookmarks, and other interactions
1.4 Cookies
We use essential cookies required for the Forum to function (session management, security). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies from third parties.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Forum Operation: Account management, authentication, and content delivery
- Security: Preventing spam, abuse, and unauthorized access
- Communication: Sending notifications, digests, and important announcements (configurable in your preferences)
- Compliance: Meeting legal obligations under Thai law and responding to lawful requests
We do not use your data for:
- Targeted advertising
- Sale to third parties
- Profiling or automated decision-making
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the PDPA, we process your data based on:
- Consent: When you register and agree to these terms
- Legitimate Interest: Forum security, spam prevention, and community safety
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with Thai law and court orders
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data only in these circumstances:
- Service Providers: Our hosting provider (Discourse / Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc.) processes data on our behalf to operate the Forum
- Legal Requirements: When required by Thai law, court order, or government authority
- Community Safety: When necessary to prevent imminent harm or illegal activity
5. Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active. Deleted upon account deletion request, subject to legal retention requirements
- Posts and Content: Retained as part of the Forum’s public archive. You may edit or delete your own posts
- Server Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security purposes
- Backup Data: Retained for up to 30 days after deletion
6. Your Rights Under PDPA
As a data subject under the Thailand PDPA, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at asiannabisthailand@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encrypted password storage
- Regular security updates
- Access controls limited to authorized administrators
- Hosted on secure infrastructure with Discourse
8. International Data Transfers
The Forum is hosted by Discourse, which may process data in the United States and other countries. Such transfers are conducted in compliance with the PDPA and applicable data protection standards.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Forum is not intended for persons under 20 years of age (as defined by Thai cannabis law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Forum constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or complaints:
Asiannabis Community
Email: asiannabisthailand@gmail.com
Forum: Contact Admin
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) of Thailand.
This Privacy Policy is written in English. In case of any conflict between translations and the English version, the English version shall prevail.