This Privacy Policy describes how Towaidee ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit www.towaidee.com (the "Site"). By using this Site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information to operate and improve the Site:

• Account information: When you register, we collect your chosen username and email address.
• Content you post: Topics, replies, messages, and any content you submit to the forum are stored and displayed publicly.
• Contact form submissions: When you use our contact form, we receive your name, email address, subject, and message.
• Technical information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited are automatically recorded in our server logs and forum database.
• Cookies: We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and maintain your session. You can disable cookies in your browser, but parts of the Site may not function correctly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and operate the forum services (account creation, login, posting, etc.).
• Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form.
• Monitor and protect the Site against spam, abuse, and security threats.
• Improve the Site's content and user experience through usage analysis.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services on this Site. These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics (GA4) — collects anonymous usage statistics (page views, session duration, device type, approximate location, etc.). See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Search Console — provides search performance data for the Site.
• Google AdSense (planned) — may display advertisements on the Site. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Site uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for login sessions and core forum functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics to measure how visitors use the Site.
• Advertising cookies (once AdSense is active): Used by Google and its partners to serve relevant advertisements.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating the Site (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense), under their respective privacy terms.
• When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Towaidee, our users, or others.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and update: You can view and update your profile information at any time via your account settings.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us through the contact form or by emailing [email protected].
• Opt-out of analytics: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Opt-out of personalized ads: Visit Google Ads Settings.

Please note that publicly posted content (forum posts, replies) may remain visible in archives or search results even after account deletion.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information and posted content as long as your account remains active. Server logs and analytics data are retained according to the respective service providers' standard retention periods.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. International Users

The Site is operated from Thailand. By using the Site, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in Thailand and in the locations of our third-party service providers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Contact Form: https://www.towaidee.com/index.php?action=contact
• Operator: Towaidee Admin Team (Thailand)