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Effective date: 01.10.2025

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how KRAKEN SOLUTIONS SP Z O O (also referred to as "Vayana," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal data when you use our concierge services on Koh Phangan and our website/app at Vayana.app (together, the "Services").

We primarily act as data controller under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Where we process personal data of individuals in Thailand, we also comply with the Thailand PDPA. If you are a consumer in other jurisdictions, local rights may also apply.

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What data we collect

We collect the following categories of data, depending on how you use the Services:

  • Identity & contact data: name, phone, email, country of residence, preferred language, passport/ID details if you provide them for bookings.
  • Concierge request data: your itinerary, booking details (flights, ferries, taxis, villas, restaurants, spa/wellness), preferences (e.g., dietary), special requests, notes you ask us to pass to providers.
  • Payment & billing data: transaction amounts, currency, partial card/payment identifiers from our payment processor(s); billing address where required.
  • Communications & support: messages, call logs/notes, feedback, and customer support interactions (including WhatsApp/Telegram if you contact us there).
  • Technical data: device, browser, OS, IP address, general location, app version, log data, and cookie identifiers.
  • Marketing & analytics: your consents/preferences, email opens/clicks (if you opt into marketing).
  • Sensitive data (only if you choose to share): health-related information (e.g., allergies), religion/culture-related preferences (e.g., dietary rules). We process these only with your explicit consent and solely to fulfill your request.
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How we obtain data

  • Directly from you (forms, chat, email, phone, messaging apps, in-app).
  • From your authorized representative (e.g., family member who contacts us on your behalf).
  • From third-party providers to complete bookings (e.g., accommodation, transport, restaurants) and payment processors.
  • From cookies, SDKs, analytics tools.
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Purposes & legal bases (GDPR Art. 6)

  • Provide & operate the Services (process your requests, make bookings, liaise with providers): Contract Art. 6(1)(b).
  • Payments, invoicing & fraud prevention: Contract and Legitimate Interests Art. 6(1)(b), 6(1)(f).
  • Account & customer support: Contract.
  • Communications about your orders/requests: Contract.
  • Marketing (news, offers): Consent Art. 6(1)(a) (you may withdraw at any time).
  • Analytics & improvements: Legitimate Interests Art. 6(1)(f).
  • Compliance with laws (e.g., tax, accounting): Legal Obligation Art. 6(1)(c).
  • Vital interests (rare emergencies you notify us about): Art. 6(1)(d).

Special categories of data (e.g., health/dietary) are processed only with your explicit consent (GDPR Art. 9(2)(a)) to fulfill your request and are not used for any other purpose.

04

Sharing your data

We share data strictly as needed with:

  • Concierge partners & suppliers: hotels/villas, drivers, ferry/tour operators, spas, restaurants, event organizers.
  • Payment processors & banks: to collect payments, process refunds, prevent fraud.
  • Operational vendors: cloud hosting, CRM/support platforms, analytics, messaging providers.
  • Professional advisors & authorities: where required by law or to protect our rights.

We never sell your personal data.

05

International data transfers

Your data may be transferred from the EEA to Thailand and other countries. Where required, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and appropriate supplementary measures. When processing data of Thai residents, we comply with the PDPA and may rely on PDPA transfer mechanisms. Details are available upon request.

06

Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

  • Booking and support records: duration of the relationship + up to 3 years for claims.
  • Billing/tax records: as required by law (e.g., up to 6 years in Poland).
  • Marketing data: until you withdraw consent or after inactivity per our retention rules.

We then delete or irreversibly anonymize data.

07

Security

We apply administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the risks (access controls, encryption in transit, restricted staff access, vendor due diligence). No method is 100% secure, but we work to protect your data.

08

Your rights

Under GDPR (and where applicable, PDPA), you can access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your data, object to certain processing, and port your data. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time (this doesn't affect prior lawful processing). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority or with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO) in Poland.

To exercise rights, contact us at privacy@vayana.app. We may need to verify your identity.

09

Children

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 16 (or lower age of digital consent where permitted by law). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child provided data, contact us to delete it.

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Cookies & tracking

We use necessary cookies (to run the site), and—subject to your consent—analytics and advertising cookies/SDKs to measure usage and improve Services. You can manage preferences through our cookie banner and your browser/device settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.

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Third-party links & services

Our Services may link to third-party sites or involve third-party services (e.g., payment gateways, booking platforms). Their privacy practices are their own; please review their policies.

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Marketing communications

Where you opt in, we may send updates and offers. You can unsubscribe via the link in each email or by contacting us. We will continue sending essential transactional messages related to your requests/bookings.

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Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version and update the effective date. Material changes will be notified where required by law.

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Contact

Controller: KRAKEN SOLUTIONS SP Z O O

Address: ul. Floriańska 6/02, 03-707 Warszawa, Polska

Email: privacy@vayana.app