Introduction

The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), hereinafter referred to as the "Institute," recognizes the importance of protecting personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how the Institute collects, uses, discloses, and transfers personal data abroad, and outlines the rights of data subjects in accordance with the relevant data protection laws.

This policy applies to the personal data of the following categories:

• Individual customers of the Institute.
• Individuals associated with business partners or those with whom the Institute has business or legal relationships.
• Individuals associated with juristic persons (e.g., representatives, shareholders, employees, agents).
• Any other individual who interacts with or provides personal data to the Institute.

Personal data may be collected via various systems, including LMS, e-service, CRM, ERP, Carat Application, library/museum access, training sessions, and website cookies.

1. Collection of Personal Data

1.1 Definition "Personal Data" means any information that can identify a person directly or indirectly, excluding data of deceased individuals. "Sensitive Personal Data" refers to data legally classified as sensitive, which the Institute collects only with explicit consent or legal authorization.

1.2 Types of Data Collected

• Personal details: Name, surname, ID number, passport number, date of birth, occupation, education, employment history.
• Contact information: Telephone, fax, address, email, social media ID.
• Financial information: Bank account details, credit card number.
• Sensitive data: Medical certificates (collected only with explicit consent).
• Third-party data for emergency contact purposes.
• Indirectly collected data (with consent or legal exemption).
• Data of minors or legally incapacitated persons (with guardian consent as required).

2. Purpose of Data Processing

2.1 With Consent

• Marketing, promotions, advertising, and event participation.
• Processing of sensitive personal data (e.g., health data).

2.2 Based on Legal Grounds

• To fulfill institutional duties and contracts.
• Identity verification.
• Internal business operations.
• Safety and risk management.
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• Legal claims, dispute management, and fraud prevention.
• Protection of life, body, and health.

Failure to provide necessary data may impact the ability to receive services or benefits.

3. Disclosure or Transfer to Third Parties

3.1 Institute Service Providers: Including IT, logistics, payment, analytics, legal, and marketing support.

3.2 Business Partners: For service facilitation with proper data protection safeguards.

3.3 Legal Entities: Courts, regulators, or authorized officials as required by law.

3.4 Rights Transferees: In case of business transfers, mergers, or similar events.

4. Cross-Border Transfers

Personal data may be transferred abroad for service-related purposes. The Institute ensures adequate data protection or obtains necessary consents when data is transferred to countries with lower standards.

5. Retention Period

Data will be retained as long as necessary for its intended purposes and legal compliance.

6. Data Subject Rights

Data subjects may exercise the following rights:

• Access and request copies of personal data.
• Rectification of inaccurate or outdated data.
• Data portability.
• Object to data processing.
• Restrict processing under certain conditions.
• Withdraw consent.
• Request data erasure.
• Lodge complaints with the data protection authority.

Requests are subject to legal limitations and the Institute's data rights procedures.

7. Policy Updates

This Policy may be updated due to legal or technological changes. Significant changes will be communicated in advance via the Institute’s website.

8. Contact Information

Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization)
140, 140/1-3, 140/5 ITF Tower, Floors 1-4, 6, Silom Road, Suriyawong, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Tel: +66 2634 4999
Fax: +66 2634 4970
Email: jewelry@git.or.th

Data Protection Officer
Ms. Thidarat Jirachusakul, Policy and Planning Analyst
Tel: +66 2634 4999 ext. 611
Email: dpo@git.or.th