Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Finnish Happiness Academy, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and service users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

Finnish Happiness Academy is the data controller responsible for your personal data. You can contact us regarding any issues related to your data using the contact form.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Identity Information: name, email address, contact details.

• Usage Data: how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, and usage patterns.

• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for:

• Providing and maintaining our services.

• Improving our website and user experience.

• Communicating with you, including marketing materials (only with your consent).

• Complying with legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have explicitly provided consent (e.g., for marketing purposes).

• Legitimate Interest: For operating our website and improving our services.

• Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.

• Legal Obligation: For complying with applicable legal requirements.

6. Sharing of Data

We may share your personal data with third parties only under the following conditions:

• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, analytics).

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose your information.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Once personal data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate data.

• Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.

• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we process your data.

• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) where adequate safeguards are in place to ensure your privacy rights are protected.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated to you via email.

13. Contact Us

For any inquiries regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the contact form.