Privacy Policy

The Makkanuka Foundation (“the Foundation”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) and other applicable laws.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you contact us, participate in retreats, volunteer programs, or use our website and services.

What is Personal Data

Personal Data means any information that can identify you directly or indirectly, such as your name, email address, phone number, nationality, donation details, photos, videos, or online activity data.

Types of Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal details (name, surname, date of birth, nationality)
Contact information (email, phone number, Line/WhatsApp ID)
Registration information (retreat or volunteer application details)
Health or special requirements (only when necessary for safety)
Financial information (donation payment details or transfer slips)
Website usage data (IP address, cookies, system logs)
Photos, videos, and audio recordings during activities or on our premises

Purpose of Collecting Personal Data

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

To process retreat registrations and provide services
To communicate with you before, during, and after your stay
To ensure safety and respond to emergencies
To manage donations and financial records
To improve our services and user experience
To share information about our activities and teachings
To document activities (photos, videos, recordings)
To manage volunteer applications and participation

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

Legitimate interest (service operation and communication)
Legal obligations (accounting, security, compliance)
Consent (for sensitive data or media usage where required)
Protection of life and safety in emergency situations

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

Retreat and registration data: up to 5 years
Volunteer data: up to 5 years
Financial records: at least 10 years
Website/system logs: at least 90 days
CCTV or recordings: up to 30 days (unless needed longer)

Data may be retained longer if required by law or for legal purposes.

Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share your data with:

Staff and volunteers managing activities
Healthcare providers in case of emergency
Service providers (IT systems, cloud services, website hosting)
Payment providers (such as Omise)
Government authorities when required by law
Auditors or financial service providers

We ensure that all third parties handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable laws.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Your Rights

Under applicable laws, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to data processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request transfer of your data
File a complaint with a relevant authority

Contact Information

MAKKANUKA Foundation
Meditation Island – Koh Phaluai
+66 99 356 9969

hello@meditationretreatthailand.com

Website: meditationretreatthailand.com

100/51 Village No.6, Ban Koh Phaluai,

Ang Thong, Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84220

Thailand

Updates to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.