Privacy & transparency

Website Policies

How we handle your data, how we use cookies and the rules for using this website.

Last updated: 23/09/2026

Privacy Policy

GDPR (EU 2016/679), Portuguese Law 58/2019 and Thailand's PDPA (B.E. 2562)

1. Who we are

Buachompoo Thaifood Restaurant is the controller ("data controller" under the PDPA) of the personal data collected through this website and in our restaurants. This policy explains what data we collect, why, who we share it with, how long we keep it and what your rights are.

  • Restaurant: R.alves Correia 100, Albufeira, Portugal
  • Branch: Rua D. João II - Edifício Vilamar II, 8365-130 Armação de Pêra, Portugal
  • Phone: +351 912269210
  • E-mail: somporntun1978@gmail.com

2. Data we collect

SourceData
Booking form (Google Forms) Name, phone, e-mail (optional), date, time, branch and number of guests.
Contact by phone, e-mail, Facebook/Messenger or WhatsApp The data you send us (name, contact details, message content).
Visit statistics IP address and date of the visit, used only to count daily visits. The IP is deleted the next day; only totals are kept.
Cookie consent record Random consent ID, choices made, date/time, policy version, anonymised IP and browser type.
Hosting server logs IP address, date/time, requested page and browser, logged automatically by the server for security.

We do not ask for special categories of data (for example, health data) through the website. If you tell us about an allergy when booking or at the restaurant, we use it only to prepare your meal safely.

3. Purposes and legal basis

PurposeLegal basis (GDPR / PDPA)
Managing and confirming bookingsPerformance of a contract — GDPR art. 6(1)(b) / PDPA s.24(3)
Answering enquiries and messagesLegitimate interest — art. 6(1)(f) / s.24(5)
Statistics, security and running the websiteLegitimate interest — art. 6(1)(f) / s.24(5)
Functional and marketing cookiesConsent — art. 6(1)(a) and Law 41/2004 / PDPA s.19
Keeping proof of consentLegal obligation — GDPR art. 7(1) / PDPA s.19
Invoicing and tax obligationsLegal obligation — art. 6(1)(c) / s.24(6)

We do not sell your data, we do not profile you and we do not make automated decisions about you.

4. Who we share data with

  • Google — Google Forms (bookings), Google Maps (map) and Google Fonts (typeface). Google's policy
  • Meta (Facebook) — Facebook page, Messenger and Like button. Meta's policy
  • Cloudflare (cdnjs) — delivers the website icons; receives your IP when the page loads.
  • Our web hosting provider, which stores the website and technical logs.
  • Our accountant and public authorities, where the law requires it.

5. International transfers

Google, Meta and Cloudflare may process data outside the European Economic Area (for example, in the USA). These transfers rely on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and/or Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, which also serve as appropriate safeguards for PDPA sections 28–29.

6. How long we keep data

DataPeriod
BookingsUp to 12 months after the booking date
Messages and enquiriesUp to 24 months
Visit statistics IPDeleted the next day
Cookie consent record36 months
Tax records10 years (Portuguese law)

7. Your rights

Under the GDPR (arts. 15–22) and the PDPA (sections 30–36) you have the right to:

Access your data and get a copy
Correct inaccurate data
Ask for erasure
Object to or restrict processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

Withdrawing consent does not affect processing carried out before. We answer requests within 30 days. We may ask you to confirm your identity.

8. Complaints

  • Portugal / EU: CNPD — Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados, www.cnpd.pt
  • Thailand: Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC), www.pdpc.or.th

9. Children

This website is not aimed at children under 13. Optional cookies for children under 13 (GDPR/Law 58/2019) or under 20 (PDPA) require permission from a parent or guardian.

10. Security

We use an encrypted connection (HTTPS), restricted access to the admin area and IP anonymisation in consent records. If a data breach happens, we notify the authority within 72 hours and inform affected people where the law requires it.

Cookie Policy

Law 41/2004 (ePrivacy Directive), GDPR and PDPA

Cookies are small files stored on your device. Essential cookies are always used because the website cannot work without them. Functional and marketing cookies are only activated after you accept them; until then, the map, booking form and Facebook are not loaded.

CookieCategoryProviderPurposeDuration
PHPSESSIDEssentialThis websiteKeeps the session and chosen languageSession
bcp_cookie_consentEssentialThis websiteStores your cookie choice and consent ID180 days
Google cookies (e.g. NID, AEC, SOCS)FunctionalGoogleDisplay Google Maps and the booking form (Google Forms)Up to 13 months
Meta cookies (e.g. datr, fr, sb)MarketingMeta (Facebook)Facebook page plugin and Like button; Meta advertisingUp to 2 years

Names and durations of third-party cookies are set by Google and Meta and may change; see those providers' policies.

How to change your choice

You can change or withdraw consent at any time with the button below or the "Manage cookies" link in the footer. You can also delete cookies in your browser settings. Cookies already set by Google or Meta can only be deleted in your browser.

Terms of Use

Rules for using this website and making bookings

1. About this website

This website is run by Buachompoo Thaifood Restaurant (contact details in the "Who we are" section). By using the website you accept these terms.

2. Menu, prices and photos

The menu and prices on the website are for information and may change without notice; the prices displayed in the restaurant, including VAT, apply. Photos are for illustration and dish presentation may vary.

3. Bookings

A booking made through the form is a request and is only confirmed once we confirm it by phone, message or e-mail. If you cannot come or will be late, please let us know as early as possible so we can welcome other guests.

4. Allergens

Our dishes may contain allergens (for example peanuts, crustaceans, fish, soy, gluten, egg or sesame). Information on the 14 allergens (EU Regulation 1169/2011) is available in the restaurant. Always tell our team about allergies or intolerances before ordering.

5. Intellectual property

The text, photos, logo and design of this website belong to Buachompoo Thaifood Restaurant or are used with permission. They may not be copied for commercial use without written permission.

6. External links

The website links to third-party services (Google, Facebook, WhatsApp). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

7. Liability

We do our best to keep the information accurate and the website available, but we cannot guarantee it is always free of errors or interruptions. Nothing in these terms limits your rights as a consumer.

8. Complaints and dispute resolution

You can file a complaint in the physical Complaints Book at the restaurant or in the Electronic Complaints Book. For consumer disputes you can use an Alternative Dispute Resolution entity; the list is available on the Consumer Portal.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by Portuguese law, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protection rules of your country of residence.

10. Changes

We may update these policies. The last-updated date is shown at the top of the page. If the cookie categories change, we will ask for your consent again.

Exercise your rights

Send us an e-mail with your request (and your consent ID if it is about cookies — you can find it under "Manage cookies"). We reply within 30 days.