Last Updated: 01/01/2021
Welcome to Espoouutiset.fi.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, protect, and use your personal data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Finnish laws.
By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Data Controller
Espoouutiset.fi
Olarinluoma 15, 02200 Espoo, Finland
📧 gdpr@espoouutiset.fi
📞 040 900 4422
We are responsible for the personal data collected on this website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
2.1 Data You Provide to Us
Name
Email address
Phone number
Message content from contact forms
News tips, attachments, and photos
Advertising and business-related submissions
Subscription information (if applicable)
2.2 Data Collected Automatically
When you visit Espoouutiset.fi, we automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent
Referral website
Cookies and tracking data
2.3 Data from Third Parties
We may receive analytics or advertising data from:
Google Analytics
Google AdSense
Social media platforms
Advertising partners
3. Purpose of Processing
We process data for the following purposes:
✔ To provide news content and maintain website functionality
✔ To respond to contact requests and feedback
✔ To process news tips submitted by users
✔ For analytics and performance measurement
✔ For personalizing advertising (e.g., Google AdSense)
✔ To ensure website security and prevent misuse
✔ To manage business relationships and advertising enquiries
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process data based on one or more of the following:
Consent (e.g., cookies, newsletter subscriptions)
Legitimate interest (e.g., analytics, security, improving content)
Contract (when you contact us for services or collaboration)
Legal obligation (e.g., responding to legal requests)
5. How We Store Your Data
Your data is stored on secure servers within the EU.
We implement:
Encryption
Access controls
Secure backups
Firewall protection
We do not store your data longer than necessary.
Retention periods:
Contact emails: 12 months
News tips: 24 months
Analytics data: Per Google policies
Legal and business records: Up to 6 years
6. Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your data only with:
Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics)
Law enforcement when legally required
Advertising partners (e.g., Google)
Email service providers
Content delivery networks
All processors comply with GDPR.
7. International Data Transfers
Some third-party services (e.g., Google) may process data outside the EU.
We ensure:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
GDPR-compliant safeguards
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for:
Website performance
Analytics (Google Analytics)
Advertising personalization (Google AdSense)
Social sharing features
See our full Cookie Policy below.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (right to be forgotten)
Object to processing
Restrict processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent
File a complaint with Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto (Finland)
Contact: gdpr@espoouutiset.fi
10. Children’s Privacy
Espoouutiset.fi does not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
If you believe a minor’s information was collected, contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will appear on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
