Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Koh Tao Experiences (“Koh Tao Experiences”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how Koh Tao Experiences collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal data when you visit our website, contact us, make a booking, participate in our diving courses or activities, or otherwise interact with us.

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable Thai data protection laws, including the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (“PDPA”), as applicable.

By using our services or providing personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

  1. 1. Who We Are

    Koh Tao Experiences

    Koh Tao, Koh Phangan District, Surat Thani, Thailand

    Website: https://www.kohtao-experiences.com/

    Telephone: +66 92 992 9551

    For questions concerning your personal data or this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the details above.

  2. 2. What Personal Data We Collect

    Depending on how you interact with Koh Tao Experiences, we may collect different categories of personal data.

    2.1 Identification and contact information

    This may include:

    • full name;
    • date of birth;
    • nationality;
    • gender, where required;
    • telephone number;
    • email address;
    • country of residence;
    • emergency contact details; and
    • other contact information you voluntarily provide.

    2.2 Booking information

    When you make a booking, we may collect information such as:

    • course or activity booked;
    • booking date;
    • preferred diving dates;
    • certification level;
    • previous diving experience;
    • number of previous dives;
    • date of most recent dive;
    • accommodation requirements;
    • equipment requirements;
    • special requests;
    • booking status; and
    • other information necessary to organise your activity.

    2.3 Payment information

    We may collect information relating to payments, including:

    • amount paid;
    • payment date;
    • payment method;
    • transaction reference;
    • deposit and balance information; and
    • other information necessary to process or confirm your payment.

    Where payment is processed through a third-party payment provider, we may not receive or store your complete card or banking details.

    Payment providers may process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

    2.4 Diving certification information

    For diving courses and certified-diver activities, we may collect information relating to:

    • certification level;
    • certification number;
    • certification agency;
    • previous training;
    • diving experience;
    • previous courses;
    • completed course requirements; and
    • other information necessary to verify eligibility or complete certification.

    2.5 Medical and health information

    Scuba diving requires customers to meet applicable medical and physical requirements.

    Where necessary, we may collect information concerning your health or medical fitness for diving, including information provided through:

    • diving medical questionnaires;
    • medical declarations;
    • physician's certificates or clearances;
    • information concerning conditions relevant to diving safety; and
    • emergency or medical information provided during an activity.

    Health information is considered sensitive personal data under applicable data protection laws.

    We will only collect and process such information where permitted by applicable law and where necessary for legitimate safety, medical, certification, or legal purposes, including where appropriate on the basis of your explicit consent.

    We will take appropriate measures to protect such information.

  3. 3. How We Collect Personal Data

    We may collect personal data directly from you when you:

    • make a booking;
    • contact us by email;
    • contact us through WhatsApp;
    • contact us through social media;
    • complete a booking or registration form;
    • visit our dive centre;
    • participate in a diving course or activity;
    • complete a medical or liability form;
    • make a payment;
    • communicate with our instructors or staff; or
    • otherwise voluntarily provide information to us.

    We may also receive information from third parties, such as:

    • booking platforms;
    • diving certification organisations;
    • payment providers;
    • accommodation providers;
    • travel partners; or
    • other service providers involved in fulfilling your booking.
  4. 4. How We Use Your Personal Data

    We may use personal data for the following purposes:

    Booking and service provision

    To:

    • process and manage bookings;
    • organise diving courses and activities;
    • arrange accommodation where applicable;
    • organise transportation and boat trips;
    • communicate with customers;
    • provide customer support;
    • verify certification and prerequisites; and
    • provide the services requested by you.

    Safety

    To:

    • assess whether activities can be conducted safely;
    • identify relevant medical or diving requirements;
    • respond to emergencies;
    • communicate with emergency contacts where appropriate;
    • maintain appropriate diving records; and
    • protect the safety of customers, instructors, staff, and boat crew.

    Certification

    Where applicable, information may be used to:

    • register students with the relevant certification organisation;
    • process certifications;
    • complete training records;
    • verify prerequisites; and
    • communicate required information to the relevant certification organisation.

    Payments and administration

    To:

    • process and confirm payments;
    • maintain financial records;
    • issue receipts or invoices;
    • manage refunds;
    • prevent fraud; and
    • comply with accounting and legal requirements.

    Customer communication

    To communicate with you regarding:

    • your booking;
    • schedule changes;
    • weather or operational changes;
    • course requirements;
    • payments;
    • accommodation;
    • safety information;
    • customer service enquiries; and
    • other matters directly related to your booking or our services.

    Marketing

    Where permitted by applicable law and, where required, with your consent, we may use your contact information to send:

    • promotions;
    • special offers;
    • news;
    • diving-related information;
    • events; and
    • other marketing communications.

    You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

  5. 5. Legal Basis for Processing

    Depending on the circumstances, Koh Tao Experiences may process personal data on one or more of the following grounds:

    • where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering into a contract;
    • where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation;
    • where processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of you or another person, including in an emergency;
    • where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided those interests do not override your rights;
    • where you have provided consent; or
    • where another legal basis permitted under applicable Thai law applies.

    For sensitive personal data, including health information, we will rely on an appropriate legal basis permitted under applicable law, including explicit consent where required.

  6. 6. Sharing Your Personal Data

    We do not sell your personal data.

    However, we may share personal data with third parties where necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or protect the safety and rights of customers and others.

    These parties may include:

    Diving certification organisations

    Where necessary to provide certification or training, we may share relevant information with organisations such as SSI, PADI, or another applicable certification agency.

    Only information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose will be shared.

    Payment providers

    Payment information may be processed by banks, payment processors, or other financial service providers.

    Accommodation providers

    Where accommodation is included in or arranged through your booking, relevant information may be shared with the accommodation provider.

    Boat operators and service providers

    Where necessary to organise diving activities, transportation, boat trips, or other services, we may provide relevant booking information to service providers.

    Emergency and medical services

    Where necessary to protect your health or safety, we may disclose relevant information to medical professionals, emergency services, hospitals, rescue organisations, or your emergency contact.

    Authorities

    We may disclose information where required or permitted by applicable law, regulation, court order, or lawful request from a competent authority.

  7. 7. International Transfers of Personal Data

    Some of the organisations and service providers we use may be located outside Thailand.

    For example, diving certification organisations, communication platforms, payment providers, booking platforms, cloud-service providers, or other technology providers may process personal data outside Thailand.

    Where personal data is transferred outside Thailand, Koh Tao Experiences will take appropriate steps to ensure that the transfer is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place where required.

  8. 8. Communication Platforms

    Customers may contact Koh Tao Experiences through third-party communication platforms, including WhatsApp, email, Facebook, Instagram, or other social-media or messaging services.

    If you choose to communicate with us through these services, your information may also be processed by the relevant platform according to its own privacy policy and terms.

    Koh Tao Experiences does not control how third-party platforms process information once it is handled by those platforms.

    Customers should avoid sending unnecessary sensitive personal information through public social-media messages.

  9. 9. Photographs and Videos

    Photographs and videos may be taken during diving activities, courses, trips, or events.

    Photographs or videos may be used for:

    • providing photographs to customers;
    • documenting diving activities;
    • internal training or operational purposes; or
    • marketing and promotional purposes.

    Where required by applicable law, we will obtain appropriate consent before using identifiable photographs or videos for marketing or promotional purposes.

    If you do not wish to appear in promotional photographs or videos, you may inform Koh Tao Experiences.

    Where reasonably possible, we will respect such requests.

  10. 10. Cookies and Website Data

    Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage, and provide relevant services.

    Cookies may collect information such as:

    • browser type;
    • device information;
    • IP address;
    • pages visited;
    • approximate location;
    • time spent on the website; and
    • website interaction data.

    Some cookies may be provided by third-party services, such as analytics, advertising, booking, payment, or social-media providers.

    Where required by applicable law, we will request consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

    You may also be able to manage cookies through your browser settings.

  11. 11. Data Retention

    We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

    • providing services;
    • maintaining booking and certification records;
    • complying with legal and accounting obligations;
    • resolving disputes;
    • maintaining safety records;
    • preventing fraud; and
    • establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims.

    Different types of information may be retained for different periods.

    When personal data is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, destroy, anonymise, or otherwise securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

  12. 12. Data Security

    Koh Tao Experiences takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

    • unauthorised access;
    • loss;
    • misuse;
    • alteration;
    • disclosure;
    • destruction; and
    • other unauthorised processing.

    However, no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

    Customers should therefore avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information through unsecured communication channels.

  13. 13. Your Rights

    Subject to applicable law and any applicable exceptions, you may have rights concerning your personal data, including the right to:

    • request access to personal data we hold about you;
    • request a copy of your personal data;
    • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
    • request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances;
    • request restriction of processing in certain circumstances;
    • object to certain processing;
    • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
    • request data portability where applicable; and
    • lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

    Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

    Some requests may not be possible where we are legally required or permitted to retain or process certain information.

  14. 14. Marketing Communications

    You may choose not to receive marketing communications from us.

    If you receive promotional communications from Koh Tao Experiences, you may unsubscribe by:

    • using the unsubscribe option where available;
    • contacting us by email; or
    • contacting us through another official communication channel.

    We will process your request within a reasonable period and in accordance with applicable law.

    Please note that opting out of marketing communications will not prevent us from sending necessary service-related communications, such as booking confirmations, payment information, safety notices, or schedule changes.

  15. 15. Children's Data

    Some diving activities may be available to minors subject to the applicable requirements of the relevant certification organisation.

    Where we collect personal data relating to a child, we will process the information in accordance with applicable laws and may require consent or involvement from a parent or legal guardian where required.

    We will only collect information reasonably necessary for the relevant activity, safety, certification, or legal purpose.

  16. 16. Third-Party Websites and Services

    Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites or services.

    These may include:

    • diving certification organisations;
    • booking platforms;
    • accommodation providers;
    • payment providers;
    • social-media platforms; and
    • other service providers.

    Koh Tao Experiences is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

    Customers should review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing personal information.

  17. 17. Data Breaches

    If Koh Tao Experiences becomes aware of a personal data breach, we will take appropriate steps to investigate, contain, and address the breach.

    Where required by applicable law, we will notify the relevant authorities and/or affected individuals within the applicable timeframe.

  18. 18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

    • our services;
    • technology;
    • applicable laws;
    • regulatory requirements; or
    • our data-processing practices.

    The updated version will be published on our website and/or through our official communication channels.

    The “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy indicates when the policy was most recently revised.

  19. 19. Contact Us

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data protection rights, or have concerns regarding how your personal data is handled, please contact:

    Koh Tao Experiences

    Website: https://www.kohtao-experiences.com/

    Telephone: +66 92 992 9551

    Please provide sufficient information to allow us to identify you and understand your request.

    We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests concerning personal data.

  20. 20. Acceptance

    By using the services of Koh Tao Experiences, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to read this Privacy Policy and understand how your personal data may be collected and processed.

    Where applicable, separate consent will be requested for processing activities that require consent under applicable law.