Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13.02.2025

1. Data Controller

Old Mine Residency
Kaivosmiehenpolku 3, 83500 Outokumpu
Email: esko.vihava@outokummunkaupunki.fi
Phone: +358 44 7559 299

2. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

Processing and responding to inquiries submitted via the website’s contact form
Managing user registration and accounts
Providing and improving our services
Ensuring security and preventing misuse
Complying with legal obligations

Personal data processing is based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. The legal basis for processing is either the user’s consent, the fulfillment of a contract, or a legal obligation.

3. Collected Personal Data

We collect and process the following information:

Name
Email address
IP address and browser information (cookies)
User account details (if registered)
Messages and attachments submitted via the contact form

4. Data Retention Period

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above or to comply with legal obligations.

5. Sharing of Personal Data with Third Parties

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties. However, data may be shared in the following cases:

With service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics, payment services)
As required by legal obligations (e.g., to authorities)
Through Google Maps integration (user IP address may be transmitted to Google)

All third parties comply with GDPR regulations and process data under legally binding agreements and security standards.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. We also use Google Maps and other third-party services, which may set their own cookies. Users can manage cookie settings via the Complianz tool.

7. User Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Restrict or object to data processing
Withdraw your consent (if processing is based on consent)
File a complaint with the Data Protection Ombudsman’s Office, Finland

All requests should be sent via email to: esko.vihava@outokummunkaupunki.fi.

8. Data Security

Our website uses HTTPS encryption and other security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access.

9. Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact: