Cookie Policy – Expat Hub TH
Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2025 | Operated by Expat Hub TH (SOLAFIDE ENDEAVORS INC.)
1. Introduction
Welcome to hitomorrowthailand.com (the “Website”), operated by Expat Hub TH, a trading name of SOLAFIDE ENDEAVORS INC. (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and to protecting the privacy of every visitor to our Website.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on this Website, why we use them, and how you can manage or disable them. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
By continuing to browse or use this Website after being presented with our cookie consent notice, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where your consent is required under applicable law, we will obtain it before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work more efficiently, to provide functionality, and to gather reporting information about how users interact with their sites.
Cookies are set either by the website you are visiting (known as first-party cookies) or by third-party services operating on that website (known as third-party cookies). Cookies can be session cookies, which are temporary and deleted from your device when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually.
Cookies typically store information such as your preferences, a session identifier, or a unique anonymised tracking identifier. They do not usually contain information that directly identifies you by name, but when combined with other data they may constitute personal data as defined under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (“PDPA”) of Thailand.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the Website operates correctly and securely.
- To remember your preferences and settings between visits.
- To understand how visitors use and navigate the Website so we can improve user experience.
- To remember your cookie consent choices.
- To load third-party resources such as fonts and content delivery network (CDN) assets efficiently.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise the cookies used on this Website into the following groups:
4.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
Essential cookies do not require your prior consent under Thai PDPA guidelines or comparable international frameworks because they are necessary for the provision of the information society service explicitly requested by you.
4.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Examples include cookies that remember your language or region preference, display settings, or previously entered form data to improve your browsing experience.
4.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
We may use third-party analytics services. If you do not allow analytics cookies, we will not know when you have visited our Website and will not be able to monitor its performance.
4.4 Third-Party Resource Cookies
When you visit our Website, certain third-party services may set cookies on your device in order to deliver their resources. These include, but are not limited to, Google Fonts (for web typography), CDN providers (for delivering assets such as JavaScript libraries), and embedded content services. These third parties have their own independent privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them.
5. Detailed Cookie Table
The table below lists the specific cookies currently in use on this Website:
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains your session state across page requests, enabling core site functionality such as form submissions and secure navigation. | Session | First-party |
| cookie_consent | Essential / Functional | Stores your cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not repeatedly displayed on subsequent visits. | 12 months | First-party |
| csrf_token | Essential | Cross-Site Request Forgery protection token. Prevents unauthorised commands from being transmitted on behalf of authenticated users. | Session | First-party |
| lang_pref | Functional | Remembers the language or locale preference you have selected on the Website so that it is applied consistently during your visit. | 6 months | First-party |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — registers a unique identifier used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the Website. | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_[ID] | Analytics | Google Analytics 4 — used to persist session state across page requests and distinguish unique sessions. | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — registers a unique identifier used to count and distinguish visitors within a 24-hour period. | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics — used to throttle request rate and limit data collection on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute | Third-party |
| NID / 1P_JAR | Third-party resource | Set by Google when loading Google Fonts or other Google-hosted assets. Used by Google to remember user preferences and optimise ad delivery on Google properties. | 6 months | Third-party |
Note: The cookie table above reflects cookies we are currently aware of. The list may be updated periodically as our Website evolves. We recommend revisiting this page regularly.
6. Cookie Consent Mechanism
In compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA) of Thailand — which came into full effect on 1 June 2022 — and in alignment with international best practices, we seek your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
When you first visit hitomorrowthailand.com, a cookie consent banner will be displayed. This banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies — consent to all categories, including functional and analytics cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies — only essential cookies required for the Website to function will be set.
- Manage preferences — select which categories of cookies you are willing to accept on a granular basis.
Your consent preference is stored in the cookie_consent cookie for a period of 12 months. After this period, you will be asked to confirm your preferences again. You may withdraw or update your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of every page on the Website.
We do not use cookie walls or make access to essential Website content conditional on acceptance of non-essential cookies.
7. Third-Party Cookies and External Services
Some cookies on our Website are set by third parties whose services we have integrated. These third parties may use cookies independently to provide their services or to track your activity across multiple websites. We do not have direct control over third-party cookies. The principal third-party services that may set cookies through our Website include:
- Google Analytics (Google LLC) — Website traffic analysis and performance monitoring. Google may transfer data internationally. Refer to Google’s Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Google Fonts (Google LLC) — Web font delivery. When our pages load Google Fonts, a request is made to Google’s servers, which may set cookies or collect your IP address. Refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for details.
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) — Third-party CDNs such as jsDelivr or Cloudflare may be used to serve static assets. These providers may collect technical data such as IP address and browser information for security and performance purposes. Refer to the respective provider’s privacy policy.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties directly to understand how they process your data. We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites or services.
8. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to manage, restrict, or refuse cookies through several methods. The most common approach is through your browser’s settings. Please follow the guidance below for your specific browser:
8.1 Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu icon (…) in the upper-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Scroll down and click Privacy and security.
- Click Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred setting: “Allow all cookies”, “Block third-party cookies in Incognito”, “Block third-party cookies”, or “Block all cookies”.
- To clear existing cookies, scroll to See all cookies and site data and remove as desired.
8.2 Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and click the menu icon (☰) in the upper-right corner.
- Select Settings (or Preferences on macOS).
- Click Privacy & Security in the left-hand panel.
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose “Standard”, “Strict”, or “Custom”.
- To manage individual cookies, scroll to Cookies and Site Data and click Manage Data.
8.3 Apple Safari
- Open Safari and click Safari in the top menu bar, then select Preferences (macOS) or go to Settings on iOS.
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Under Cookies and website data, select your preferred option (e.g., “Prevent cross-site tracking” or “Block all cookies”).
- To view and delete stored cookies, click Manage Website Data.
8.4 Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge and click the three-dot menu icon (…) in the upper-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Click Cookies and site permissions in the left panel.
- Click Manage and delete cookies and site data.
- Toggle options such as “Block third-party cookies” or “See all cookies and site data” to manage your preferences.
For other browsers, please refer to the official support documentation provided by your browser developer. You may also visit www.allaboutcookies.org for comprehensive guidance on managing cookies across a wide range of browsers and devices.
Additionally, for opting out of Google Analytics specifically, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
9. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you are free to disable or restrict cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and your experience of our Website. The potential impacts are as follows:
- Disabling essential cookies may prevent core features of the Website from working correctly, including secure form submissions, session management, and CSRF protection. Some pages may not load or may behave unexpectedly.
- Disabling functional cookies means the Website may not remember your preferences (such as language settings) between sessions, and you may need to re-enter information on each visit.
- Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the Website, but will prevent us from collecting data to improve Website performance and user experience.
- Disabling third-party cookies may prevent certain third-party-embedded content or resources (such as fonts or scripts) from loading optimally.
We have designed our Website to be as functional as possible even when non-essential cookies are declined, and we will not penalise or restrict access to content solely because you choose to refuse optional cookies.
10. Thailand-Specific Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA), which is the primary personal data protection legislation in Thailand. Key compliance aspects include:
- Lawful basis for processing: We rely on consent as our lawful basis for placing non-essential cookies that process personal data (such as unique identifiers). Essential cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interest or as necessary for the performance of a contract or provision of a requested service.
- Consent requirements: Consent under the PDPA must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. Our consent mechanism is designed to meet all of these requirements. We do not use pre-ticked boxes or infer consent from inactivity.
- Right to withdraw consent: Data subjects in Thailand have the right to withdraw consent at any time without detriment. You may do so at any time through our cookie settings panel or by adjusting your browser settings.
- Data subject rights: Under the PDPA, you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing of, and object to the processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12 below.
- International data transfers: Where cookies result in personal data being transferred outside Thailand (for example, to Google in the United States), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, including reliance on the transferee’s adherence to internationally recognised data protection standards and frameworks.
- Data minimisation: We only use cookies that are necessary for the stated purposes and do not collect more personal data than is required.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or Website functionality. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a notice on our Website or by other means.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about the cookies we use and your options for managing them. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of those changes.
If we intend to use cookies for a new purpose that requires your consent and is materially different from the purposes described in the current version of this policy, we will request fresh consent from you before placing those cookies.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us using the details below. We will endeavour to respond to all legitimate enquiries within a reasonable timeframe and no later than 30 days as required under the PDPA.
Company: Expat Hub TH
Legal Name: SOLAFIDE ENDEAVORS INC.
Website: hitomorrowthailand.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +13148601469
Address: 8900 Warwick Shore Xing, Orlando, Florida, 32829-8029, United States
If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are processing your personal data in a manner that is not consistent with the PDPA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC), the supervisory authority responsible for data protection matters in Thailand.
© 2025 Expat Hub TH (SOLAFIDE ENDEAVORS INC.). All rights reserved. This Cookie Policy applies to hitomorrowthailand.com and constitutes a legally binding document governing the use of cookies on this Website.