Valokeilassa
Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Controller

This website is operated by Valokeilassa.fi
Email: valokeilassa(@)valokeilassa.fi
Country: Finland

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Information submitted through competition entry forms
  • IP address
  • Technical data such as browser type and device information

Why We Process Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries
  • Administering competitions (such as Wild by Nature Photo Contest)
  • Communicating with participants
  • Publishing competition results
  • Improving website functionality
  • Ensuring website security and preventing misuse

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • The data subject’s consent
  • Contractual necessity (e.g. administering competitions)
  • Legitimate interest (e.g. website security and fraud prevention)

Data Retention

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the stated purposes, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Competition-related data will be retained for the duration of the competition and for a reasonable period thereafter for administrative purposes.

Cookies

This website uses cookies necessary for technical functionality.

The website may also use analytics or third-party services that place cookies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

This website may include embedded content (such as social media feeds). These third-party services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

Personal data may be processed by trusted service providers (e.g. hosting providers, form services, spam protection services) when necessary for operating the website.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent

You may exercise these rights by contacting: valokeilassa(@)valokeilassa.fi

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy when necessary.