Privacy Policy
Data Controller: Osku Leinonen Website: english.oskuleinonen.com Contact: oskuleinonen@gmail.com Last revised: May 2026
Osku Leinonen operates english.oskuleinonen.com and may operate additional related websites. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect only data that is necessary for the specific purpose of the interaction.
A. Technical and Usage Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Language preferences
- Referring website
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited and interaction data
B. Contact Data
- Name
- Email address
- Information voluntarily provided via contact forms or email
C. Transaction Data (if applicable)
- Billing information
- Payment-related information (processed via third-party payment providers)
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
We process personal data based on:
- Consent — e.g., contact form submission or newsletter subscription
- Contractual necessity — e.g., processing payments or account registration
- Legitimate interests — e.g., website security, analytics, and preventing abuse
- Legal obligations — where required by applicable law
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting oskuleinonen@gmail.com.
3. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Provide requested services
- Process transactions
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Ensure website security
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent personal data.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share personal data only with:
- Service providers — e.g., hosting providers and payment processors
- Contractors — who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements
- Authorities — when required by law
Some service providers may be located outside the European Union. Where required, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are applied.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected:
- As long as an account or service relationship remains active
- As required for accounting or legal obligations
- As necessary for legitimate business purposes
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Cookies
This website may use cookies to:
- Ensure proper website functionality
- Analyze website usage
- Remember user preferences
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality. Where third-party or analytics cookies are used, they are governed by their respective providers’ privacy policies.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject within the EU, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
In Finland, the supervisory authority is: Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman (Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto) tietosuoja.fi
To exercise any of your rights, please contact: oskuleinonen@gmail.com
8. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, personal data may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For any questions regarding this policy, contact: oskuleinonen@gmail.com
