Privacy Policy
1. Website
2. Collected Information and Purpose of Use
This website collects the following information through Google Analytics service for analytical purposes:
Automatically collected information:
- IP address (shortened form to protect anonymity)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Visit time and duration
- Viewed pages and their viewing time
- Website usage patterns
- Geographic location (city/country)
- Traffic source (search engines, direct visits)
Purpose of data use:
- Website performance monitoring
- Content development according to readers' interests
- Technical problem identification
- Website usability improvement
- Understanding where readers come to this website
3. Legal Basis
Data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - legitimate interest.
This website legitimate interest as a private individual:
- Ensuring this website functionality
- Improving reader experience
- Developing content quality
- Solving technical problems
4. Google Analytics and Data Processing
Google Analytics is a free web analytics service provided by Google.
Important information about Google Analytics:
- IP addresses are automatically anonymized
- We do not combine data with other services
- Data is not used for commercial purposes
- Data is not shared with third parties
- You can prevent tracking at any time
5. Data Retention Period
Google Analytics data is retained for:
- User and event data: 26 months (Google's default setting)
- Expired data: automatically deleted
6. Data Disclosure
Personal data is disclosed only to:
- Google Inc. (as the Analytics service provider)
- Authorities upon legal request
Data transfer outside the EU:
Google Analytics may transfer data outside the EU. Google follows EU-approved data protection agreements.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to information:
You can ask what information has been collected about you.
Right to data correction:
You can request correction of incorrect information.
Right to data deletion:
You can request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to object to processing:
You can object to data processing for personal reasons.
Right to file a complaint:
You can file a complaint with the data protection authority.
8. Cookie Management and Tracking Prevention
You can prevent data collection in the following ways:
Browser settings:
- Block cookies from your browser settings
- Delete already saved cookies
- Use your browser's private browsing mode
Google Analytics Opt-out:
You can download Google's provided add-on that prevents Analytics tracking:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Note: Blocking cookies does not affect website usability, but helps us develop the website better.
9. Data Security
Although this website do not store personal data directly, we follow good data security practices:
- Website uses encrypted connection (HTTPS)
- Google Analytics data is protected by Google
- We keep the website and its software up to date
10. Contact
If you have questions about privacy or want to exercise your rights, you can contact:
Contact:
Email: palaute(at)bussihaku.fi
Response: Normally within 1-3 days
11. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy as needed, for example if:
- We change website functionality
- We add new services
- Legislation changes
We will notify about significant changes on the website or by email.
Tips for you: You can prevent all tracking by using your browser's private browsing mode or by installing ad blocking. However, we appreciate if you allow analytics - it helps us to make the website better!