Legal — Cookies
Cookie Policy
A clear account of the cookies placed on this website, what they do, and how you can manage them.
Last updated: 12 May 2025
Section 01
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They allow the site to remember certain information — such as whether you have agreed to the cookie notice — during and between browsing sessions.
This website uses a small number of cookies. We use no advertising cookies and no cross-site tracking. The cookies listed here are placed either because they are strictly necessary for the site to function, or because you have chosen to allow them.
Section 02
Types of Cookie We Use
Essential Cookies
Always active — cannot be disabled
These cookies are required for the website to work and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| hw_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice so the banner does not reappear on every visit. | 12 months | First-party |
| hw_session | Maintains your session state during a single visit to the website. | Session | First-party |
Analytics Cookies
Only placed with your consent
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how people move through the site, so we can improve it over time. All data is anonymised and we do not use it to identify you. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the site. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the site. Reset each day. | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
Preference Cookies
Only placed with your consent
These cookies remember choices you have made on the site — for example, your language or display settings — to make future visits a little more straightforward.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| hw_pref_lang | Stores your language preference so it persists between sessions. | 12 months | First-party |
Section 03
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your preferences at any time using the toggles in the section above. Changes take effect from your next page load. Withdrawing consent for analytics or preference cookies does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before withdrawal.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Each browser handles this differently; the links below may be helpful:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the way some parts of this website function. Essential cookies cannot be disabled via browser settings without affecting basic functionality.
Section 04
Third-Party Cookies
Where third-party services place cookies on this site (currently only Google Analytics, with your consent), those services operate under their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them if you have concerns:
We do not permit advertising networks, social media platforms, or data brokers to place cookies through this website.
Section 05
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy when we add new features to the website or when applicable law changes. The date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. We will display a notice on the site if we make changes that affect how we use cookies in a significant way.
Section 06
Contact
For any questions about this policy, please contact us:
Heronwood
95 Singharat Road, Si Phum, Muang
Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand