Privacy Policy
Solvaine Co., Ltd. ยท Last updated: 10 February 2025
1. Introduction
Solvaine Co., Ltd. ("Solvaine", "we", "us") operates a residential care facility at 104/6 Soi Ekkamai 12, Phra Khanong Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information relating to prospective residents, current residents, their family members, and visitors to our website.
We handle personal information in accordance with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) ("PDPA"). Questions about this policy should be directed to privacy@solvainena.
2. Personal Data We Collect
From website visitors and enquirers:
- Name, email address, and phone number submitted via contact forms
- Message content and enquiry details
- Technical data such as IP address and browser type (via analytics cookies, with consent)
From residents and their families:
- Full name, date of birth, nationality, and identification details
- Medical history, health conditions, and care needs assessments
- Emergency contact details and family relationship information
- Financial information required for billing and care agreements
- Care notes, incident documentation, and communication records
3. How We Collect Data
We collect personal data: directly from you or your family member when submitting forms on our website or in person at the facility; from hospitals or healthcare providers involved in a resident's care (with appropriate consent or legal basis); through routine care documentation maintained by our nursing team; and through cookies on our website (see Section 8).
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent โ for non-essential cookies and marketing communications
- Contract performance โ to fulfil care agreements with residents and families
- Legitimate interests โ for responding to enquiries and improving our services
- Legal obligation โ to comply with Thai regulations governing residential care
- Vital interests โ in emergency situations involving resident health or safety
5. How We Use Your Data
- To respond to enquiries and provide information about our programmes
- To manage care agreements, resident admissions, and daily care delivery
- To maintain resident care records and communicate with authorised family members
- To coordinate with hospitals, visiting specialists, and external healthcare providers
- To issue invoices and manage billing
- To improve our website and understand how visitors use it (analytics, with consent)
- To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations as a registered care facility
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. Enquiry data is kept for up to 12 months. Resident care records are retained for a minimum of 7 years following the end of a resident's stay, in accordance with Thai healthcare regulations. Website analytics data is retained for a maximum of 26 months.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We may share data in the following circumstances:
- With hospitals, clinics, or visiting specialists involved in a resident's direct care
- With authorised family members or legal guardians, as agreed at admission
- With our technology service providers (hosting, email, analytics) under appropriate data processing agreements
- With Thai regulatory authorities when required by law
Any third parties with whom we share data are required to handle it securely and in accordance with applicable law.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to function and to help us understand how it is used. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to operate. Analytics and preference cookies are optional and only placed with your consent. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Policy page.
9. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These include access controls, encrypted communications where applicable, and regular staff training on data handling. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to individuals, we will notify the relevant Thai supervisory authority as required by the PDPA.
10. Your Rights Under the PDPA
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right of access โ to request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification โ to request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure โ to request deletion of data where there is no lawful basis to retain it
- Right to data portability โ to receive your data in a portable format where applicable
- Right to object โ to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent โ where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
- Right to lodge a complaint โ with the Personal Data Protection Committee of Thailand
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@solvainena. We will respond within 30 days.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.
12. Children and Minors
Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently received data relating to a minor, please contact us so we can address it promptly.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via our website. The date at the top of this page reflects when the policy was last revised. Continued use of our services following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact:
- Email: privacy@solvainena
- Address: 104/6 Soi Ekkamai 12, Phra Khanong Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Phone: +66 2 714 8362