Privacy Policy | Phuket Expat Guide

Last updated: March 2026

Plain English summary: We collect your email address if you sign up for our newsletter or contact us. We use it only to send you what you asked for. We don't sell your data. We use Google Analytics to understand how people use the site. That's the gist of it — details below.

1. Who We Are

Phuket Expat Guide (phuketexpatguide.com) is a Phuket-specific expat relocation resource written by long-term residents of Phuket, Thailand. References to "we", "us", or "our" in this policy refer to Phuket Expat Guide.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: our contact page.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect information you give us directly, and some information automatically when you visit our site.

Information you provide directly:

Email address — when you subscribe to The Phuket Insider newsletter, request our free relocation checklist, or submit a contact form.
Name — optional, when you use our contact or consultation form.
Message content — when you submit a question or enquiry via our contact form.

Information collected automatically:

Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, approximate location (country/region level) via Google Analytics.
Cookies — analytics cookies from Google Analytics (see Section 5).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for the purposes described below:

To send you The Phuket Insider newsletter if you subscribed.
To send you the free relocation resources you requested (e.g., checklist PDF).
To respond to questions or consultation requests you submitted.
To understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content (analytics only).
To send occasional updates about major site changes or new content (newsletter subscribers only — max 1–2 emails per week).

We do not use your information for automated decision-making, profiling, or any purpose other than those listed above.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:

Formspree — Our contact and newsletter forms use Formspree.io to handle form submissions and route them to our inbox. Formspree processes your submission data; see their privacy policy.
Google Analytics — Anonymised usage data is shared with Google Analytics (see Section 5).
Legal requirements — If required by law or legal process, we may disclose information as necessary.

Affiliate partner links on our site (e.g., health insurance, Wise, visa services) may use their own cookies or tracking. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices. Clicking an affiliate link takes you to that company's website under their own terms.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site. Here is what we use:

Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga_XXXXXXXX) — track pageviews and site usage anonymously. IP anonymisation is enabled. No personally identifiable information is sent to Google Analytics.
Formspree session cookies — used briefly during form submission processing.
Local storage — our interactive tools (Relocation Checklist, Cost Calculator) save your progress locally in your own browser. This data never leaves your device.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from reading our content but may affect some interactive tools.

6. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to The Phuket Insider. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any newsletter email, and your address will be removed within 5 business days.

Contact form enquiries are retained in our inbox for up to 2 years for reference purposes, then deleted.

Analytics data is retained in Google Analytics for 14 months (the minimum available).

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction — request we correct inaccurate data.
Deletion — request we delete your personal data.
Unsubscribe — opt out of newsletter emails at any time.
Portability — request your data in a portable format (where applicable).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our site is intended for adults considering relocation to Phuket. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, contact us immediately and we will delete it.

9. Links to Other Sites

Our guides and articles contain links to external websites — including affiliate partners (health insurance providers, visa agents, property sites, financial services). Once you leave phuketexpatguide.com, this privacy policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be noted in The Phuket Insider newsletter for subscribers.

11. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on phuketexpatguide.com are affiliate links — we may earn a small commission if you purchase a product or service through these links, at no extra cost to you. This helps keep the site free. Our editorial recommendations are always independent and honest; we only recommend services we believe are genuinely useful for Phuket expats. See our full terms and conditions for details.

Questions about this policy? Visit our contact page — we're happy to explain anything in plain English. We're expats helping other expats, not lawyers.