Privacy Policy (PDPA & GDPR Compliance)

1. Introduction

The research project "Integrating the Values of Vipassana Meditation for Sustaining Ecological Awareness and Restoration" (Vipassana Ecology) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data collected through our surveys and website, in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of Thailand and other applicable international guidelines.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when completing our online survey, which includes:

• Demographic information (such as age, gender, education, occupation)
• Contact information (such as email, if voluntarily provided for feedback or follow-up)
• Opinions, attitudes, and behaviors concerning ecological restoration through Vipassana

3. Purposes of Data Collection and Usage

All personal data collected will be used strictly for academic research and educational purposes:

• To process statistical indicators and analyze data for academic publications.
• We do not sell, rent, or distribute your personal data for commercial purposes under any circumstances.

4. Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access. Your personal data will be kept securely for no longer than necessary to fulfill the research objectives, after which it will be permanently anonymized or deleted.

5. Rights of the Data Subject

Under the PDPA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to withdraw your consent at any time.
• Right to access, copy, or request the transfer of your data.
• Right to object, restrict the processing of, or request the deletion/anonymization of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.