What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember certain information about your visit, such as your language preference or whether you have already been shown a particular notice.
This policy applies to the Pensara website at pensara.cyou and explains the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage them.
Categories of Cookies
The Pensara website uses a small number of cookies. The table below describes each category, its purpose, and how long it remains on your device.
| Category | Name / Identifier | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional | pensara_cookie_consent | Stores your response to the cookie notice so the banner does not reappear on subsequent visits. | 1 year |
| Analytics | _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors navigate the site — which pages are visited and how long. No personal identity is collected. | Up to 2 years |
| Analytics | _gid | A Google Analytics cookie that distinguishes between unique users. Data is aggregated and anonymised. | 24 hours |
| Functional | PHPSESSID | A standard session cookie created by PHP. It is used to maintain state during a single browsing session and is deleted when you close your browser. | Session |
Cookies Required for the Site to Function
Some cookies are required for the website to operate correctly. These include session management and security tokens. These cookies do not collect any information that could identify you, and they cannot be disabled without affecting the way the site works.
We do not use strictly necessary cookies for marketing or tracking purposes.
Understanding How Visitors Use the Site
We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated information about how visitors interact with the Pensara website. This helps us understand which reading materials and pages are most useful and where the site may be improved.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as the pages visited, the duration of the visit, and the approximate geographic region of the visitor (at country or city level). This data is processed by Google on servers that may be located outside Thailand.
We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled. No data is used for advertising purposes. You can learn more about Google's data practices at policies.google.com.
Cookies Set by External Services
Some pages on the Pensara website include embedded content from third-party providers, such as Google Maps. When you view a page containing embedded content, cookies may be set by those providers according to their own policies. Pensara does not control these cookies.
We do not use social media tracking pixels, advertising networks, or retargeting cookies.
How to Control Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their privacy or settings menus. Instructions vary by browser; please consult your browser's help documentation for details. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
Google provides a browser add-on that prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about visit activity. It is available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Cookie Notice
When you first visit the Pensara website, a notice at the bottom of the page allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. If you decline, only strictly necessary cookies will be placed. You can change your preference at any time by clearing the pensara_cookie_consent entry from your browser's local storage and reloading the page.
How Long Cookies Are Kept
Session cookies are removed automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. The retention period for each cookie is noted in the table in Section 2 above.
We review our use of cookies periodically and remove any that are no longer needed.
Basis for Processing
Pensara operates under Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA). Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interest in providing a functioning website. Analytics cookies are placed only with your consent, as requested through the cookie notice on your first visit.
Where data collected via cookies is processed by third parties outside Thailand, we rely on appropriate transfer mechanisms in line with applicable data protection requirements.
Changes Over Time
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
We encourage you to review this page periodically if you wish to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Questions About This Policy
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Pensara
74 Asok Montri Road, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
+66 2 612 4378