Cookie Policy

1. Data Controller

Data Projector
123 Business Street
Your City
Finland

We use cookies and similar technologies in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, Regulation 2016/679), the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended), the Finnish Data Protection Act (Tietosuojalaki 1050/2018), and the Finnish Act on Electronic Communications Services (Tietoliikennelaki 393/2021).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how the site is used. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels. In this policy, we use “cookies” to refer to cookies and similar technologies unless otherwise stated.

3. Legal Basis

Under EU and Finnish law:

• Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function. They do not require your consent under the ePrivacy Directive, as they are strictly necessary for a service you have requested. Legal basis: Legitimate interest or performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) or (f) GDPR).
• Non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics, marketing) require your prior consent before they are placed. Legal basis: Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website and platform to work. They enable core functions such as security, session management, and authentication. Without them, you cannot use the service properly.

• Session cookies: Keep you logged in and maintain your session. Deleted when you close your browser.
• Security cookies: Help protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and other security threats.
• Consent/preference cookies: Store your cookie consent choices and preferences (e.g. theme, language).

4.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering choices you make (e.g. language, region). They are not strictly necessary but improve usability. We use them only with your consent.

4.3 Analytics Cookies

If we use analytics tools (e.g. to understand how visitors use our site), we do so only with your consent. These cookies help us improve our services. We ensure appropriate safeguards and, where applicable, data processing agreements in line with GDPR.

5. Retention

Cookie retention depends on type:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Stored for a set period (e.g. up to 12 months for preferences, up to 24 months for analytics, where used).

We do not retain cookie data longer than necessary for the stated purposes.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You can control cookies in several ways:

• Cookie banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner.
• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. You can usually find these options under “Settings”, “Privacy”, or “Cookies”. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
• Withdraw consent: If you have consented to non-essential cookies, you may withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies or changing your browser settings. You can also contact us to update your preferences.

Under the GDPR, you also have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing of personal data collected via cookies. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Cookies

We may use services from third parties (e.g. hosting, analytics) that set their own cookies. Where we use such services, we ensure they comply with GDPR and we have appropriate data processing agreements in place. We do not control third-party cookies; please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies.

8. International Transfers

Your data collected via cookies is processed within the EU/EEA where possible. If any cookie-related data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. adequacy decision, Standard Contractual Clauses) as required by GDPR.

9. Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you may lodge a complaint with the Finnish supervisory authority:

Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman (Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto)
P.O. Box 800, 00531 Helsinki, Finland
tietosuoja.fi

10. Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in the law. Material changes will be communicated via our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your rights, please contact us.