Privacy Policy

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Last updated: 24.06.2026

1. Controller

This website is operated by:

Anna Starosta-Muikku
Email: annastarostamuikku [at] gmail [dot] com

I am the data controller for personal data processed through this website in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Finnish data protection legislation.

2. Personal data I collect

The type of personal data collected depends on how you interact with the website.

2.1 Direct communication (email contact)

If you contact me via email, I may process:

  • Your name (if provided)
  • Your email address
  • The content of your message
  • Any other information you choose to include

2.2 Website usage data (technical data)

When you visit the website, basic technical data may be automatically collected by hosting providers, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Access time and pages viewed

This data is typically used for security, stability and basic analytics of website functionality.

2.3 Comments

If commenting functionality is enabled, I collect:

  • Name or username
  • Email address
  • IP address and browser user agent (for spam protection)
  • Comment content

2.4 User accounts

If user registration is enabled, additional information such as profile data will be stored.

3. Purpose of processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries and messages
  • Maintaining communication
  • Ensuring website security and preventing spam
  • Improving website performance and functionality
  • (If enabled) managing comments, user accounts or published content

4. Legal basis for processing

Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (when you contact me voluntarily)
  • Legitimate interest (e.g. responding to messages, ensuring website security)
  • Legal obligations, where applicable

5. Cookies and tracking

This website may use cookies or similar technologies.

5.1 Essential cookies

These are required for basic website functionality and security.

5.2 Analytics and optional cookies

If analytics tools (e.g. visitor statistics) or embedded third-party services are added, cookies may be used to:

  • Understand website traffic
  • Improve content and performance

Where required by law, consent will be requested before non-essential cookies are used.

6. Embedded content

Pages on this website may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the external website directly.

These third-party websites may:

  • Collect data about you
  • Use cookies
  • Use tracking technologies
  • Monitor interaction with embedded content

I do not control these third-party websites.

7. Data sharing

Personal data is not sold or shared for marketing purposes.

However, data may be processed by trusted third-party service providers, such as:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • Security or spam protection services
  • Analytics or embedded content providers

These providers process data only to the extent necessary to provide their services.

8. Data retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for its intended purpose:

  • Email correspondence: retained as long as needed for communication and follow-up
  • Technical logs: retained according to hosting provider policies
  • Comments (if enabled): retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested or required
  • User accounts (if enabled): retained while the account exists

9. Your rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Request data portability (where applicable)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority, such as the Finnish Data Protection.

10. Data security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

11. Changes to this privacy policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

12. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, you can contact me.