Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 9, 2026

Thailights (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates thailights.net (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information Automatically Collected

When you access or browse the Site, certain information about your device and browsing actions is automatically collected through server logs, cookies, and tracking scripts:

  • Log and Device Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and device hardware specifications.
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on individual articles or pages, click patterns, scroll depth, and interaction metrics.

B. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We collect personal information that you provide voluntarily when you:

  • Submit comments or engage with discussion forums on the Site.
  • Contact us directly via email or our contact forms (e.g., your name, email address, and message contents).
  • Subscribe to newsletters, alerts, or editorial updates.

2. Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand site performance, audience engagement, and traffic sources.

  • How It Operates:Google Analytics uses first-party cookies (such as _ga and property-specific identifiers) and tracking codes to collect anonymous and pseudonymized data regarding site usage.
  • Data Transmission:Data generated through your use of the Site is transmitted to and processed by Google LLC on servers in the United States. Google uses this information on our behalf to evaluate your website activity and generate analytics reports.
  • How Google Uses Information: You can review how Google handles data collected through partner sites by visiting Google’s Privacy & Terms: “How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services”.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense and third-party advertising partners to display advertisements across our Site.

  • Third-Party Cookies and Web Beacons:Google and third-party ad networks place and read cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies on your browser to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites across the Internet.
  • Personalized Advertising:Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads tailored to your browsing history and inferred interests.
  • Opting Out of Personalized Ads:

(Note: Opting out of interest-based ads does not reduce the number of ads you see; it means the ads served will be generic and less relevant to your interests.)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device to retain user preferences, support site functionality, and provide aggregated analytics.

You can instruct your web browser to refuse all cookies or notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some portions or interactive features of the Site may not function properly.

5. How We Use Your Information

We process collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and optimize editorial content and technical site performance.
  • Monitor aggregate traffic trends, user navigation, and audience demographics.
  • Serve contextual and interest-based advertisements.
  • Prevent fraudulent activity, ensure security, and debug errors.
  • Respond to inquiries and support editorial communications.

6. Disclosures and Consumer Rights Under U.S. State Laws

Various U.S. state privacy laws—including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA), and related state statutes—grant residents specific rights regarding their personal information.

A. Notice of “Sale” and “Sharing” / Targeted Advertising

Under certain state definitions, the use of third-party advertising cookies (such as Google AdSense) and analytics tags for cross-context behavioral advertising may be classified as a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, or processing for targeted advertising.

  • We do not sell personal data for monetary compensation.
  • We allow third-party ad networks to collect device identifiers and browsing behavior as described in this policy.

B. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

  • Know & Access: Request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and access the specific pieces of information collected.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of personal information collected from you, subject to statutory exceptions.
  • Opt-Out of Sale / Sharing / Targeted Advertising:Opt out of the processing of your personal information for targeted advertising or cross-context behavioral tracking.
  • Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without facing discriminatory treatment, degraded service, or altered pricing.

C. Exercising Your Rights & Opt-Out Signals

  • Global Privacy Control (GPC):If your browser supports and transmits an opt-out preference signal (such as GPC), we process that signal as a valid request to opt out of the sale/sharing of information for targeted advertising on that browser.
  • Direct Requests: To submit a verifiable consumer request to exercise your rights, email us at [contact@thailights.net].

D. California “Shine the Light” Law (Civil Code Section 1798.83)

California residents may request and obtain from us once per calendar year a list of third parties to whom we disclosed personal information (if any) for direct marketing purposes during the preceding year. We do not disclose personal information to unaffiliated third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your affirmative consent.

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

The Site is an entertainment and culture publication intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will promptly delete that information from our records. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Articles on Thailights may include external hyperlinks, embedded YouTube videos, social media widgets, or references to third-party platforms. Clicking on those links or viewing embedded content may allow third parties to collect or share data about you according to their own independent privacy notices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or compliance of third-party websites.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (including SSL encryption) designed to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet or data storage method can be guaranteed 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our data handling practices.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, comments, or wish to exercise your rights regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • Site: Thailights (thailights.net)
  • Email: [contact@thailights.net]
  • Mailing Address: [Your Entity Name / PO Box or Business Address, City, State, ZIP]