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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 20 April 2025 · Effective: 20 April 2025
This policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on this website, what they do, and how you can manage your preferences. We have kept this explanation as clear as possible so that you can make an informed decision.
1. What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device — computer, tablet, or phone — when you visit it. Cookies allow the website to remember information about your visit, such as whether you have accepted the cookie notice. They do not contain personal information on their own, but in some cases they can be combined with other data to identify you.
Cookies are widely used and are not inherently harmful. We aim to use only those cookies that are necessary for our website to work or that help us improve the experience for our visitors, with your consent where required.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic operation of this website. Without them, certain parts of the site may not function correctly. They do not require your consent under Thai law or prevailing web standards, as they are strictly necessary.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | First / Third Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| hc_cookie_consent | Stores your response to the cookie consent notice so that the notice does not re-appear on each visit. | 12 months | First party |
| PHPSESSID | A standard session identifier created by PHP to maintain a session across page visits. Expires when the browser is closed. | Session | First party |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website — for example, which pages are most frequently visited and how visitors navigate between pages. This information helps us improve the website. Analytics cookies are only set if you give your consent through our cookie notice. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | First / Third Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. | 2 years | Third party (Google) |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | Maintains and stores the session state for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years | Third party (Google) |
| _gid | Distinguishes users. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | 24 hours | Third party (Google) |
| _gat | Used to limit the rate of requests to Google Analytics servers. | 1 minute | Third party (Google) |
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months on Google's servers (the default setting). For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Functional Cookies
We do not currently use any functional or preference-based cookies beyond those listed above. If this changes, this policy will be updated and you will be asked for fresh consent where required.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
We do not use any marketing, advertising, or tracking cookies. We do not engage in targeted advertising and do not share data with advertising networks.
3. How We Seek Your Consent
When you first visit our homepage, a cookie notice appears at the bottom of the page. You may accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in the hc_cookie_consent cookie so that the notice does not appear on subsequent visits.
- If you accept all cookies, both essential and analytics cookies will be set.
- If you decline optional cookies, only essential cookies will be set.
- You may change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our website — the notice will reappear.
4. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to using our cookie notice, you may manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Below are links to guidance for the most common browsers:
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.
5. Cookies and the Google Maps Embed
Our homepage includes an embedded Google Maps panel showing our office location. When this panel loads, Google may set cookies on your device in accordance with its own cookie practices. We do not control these cookies. If you prefer not to receive Google Maps cookies, you may block third-party cookies in your browser settings; the map panel will not display, but all other content will remain fully available.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals in a standardised way, as there is no agreed technical standard for doing so. We encourage you to use the cookie preference controls described above if you wish to limit data collection.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of the page shows when it was last revised. Significant changes will be noted on our homepage for 30 days following the update. Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about the cookies we use, please contact us:
Heritage Compass
63 Charoenrat Road, Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +66 87 916 3254