FinMigrants ("we", "us", "our") operates finmigrants.com. This page explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and your rights as a visitor.
1. Who We Are
FinMigrants is an independent media publication based in Lappeenranta, Finland. We provide free guides and information for immigrants living in or moving to Finland.
Contact: [email protected]
2. Data We Collect
a) Data you give us voluntarily
- Newsletter sign-up: your email address. Used only to send the weekly newsletter.
- Contact form: your name, email, and message. Used only to reply to your enquiry.
- Comments: your name, email, and comment text. Email is never displayed publicly.
b) Data collected automatically
- Server logs: IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps. Retained for 30 days for security purposes.
- Cookies: WordPress sets a session cookie if you log in or leave a comment. We do not use tracking cookies.
c) Third-party services
- Google Fonts: fonts are loaded from Google servers. Google may log your IP. See Google's privacy policy.
- Google AdSense (when active): may use cookies to serve relevant ads. You can opt out via Google's ad settings.
- Cloudflare: our CDN provider. Processes traffic to protect the site. See Cloudflare's privacy policy.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- Newsletter: consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.
- Contact / comment: legitimate interest in responding to enquiries (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
- Server logs: legitimate interest in maintaining site security (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
4. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Newsletter emails: until you unsubscribe.
- Contact form messages: up to 12 months, then deleted.
- Comments: indefinitely unless you request removal.
- Server logs: 30 days.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman (tietosuoja.fi)
To exercise any of these rights, email: [email protected]
6. Data Security
All data is transmitted over HTTPS. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
7. Children
FinMigrants is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. The "last updated" date at the top will always reflect the current version. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
9. Contact
For any privacy-related questions:
[email protected]
FinMigrants · Lappeenranta, Finland
