Processing of Personal Data on helmilotjonen.github.io

1. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed only for the following purposes:

• Responding to contact requests (e.g., email or contact form)
• Ensuring website functionality and security

The legal basis is legitimate interest (security and responding to inquiries) and consent where the user voluntarily provides information.

2. Personal Data Processed

• Name and contact information (only if the user provides them via contact)
• Technical log data and IP address (if logged by the server or hosting platform)

No profiling or automated decision-making is performed.

3. Retention Period

Data is retained only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries, handle the matter, or fulfill legal obligations. Unnecessary data will be deleted within a reasonable period.

4. Regular Sources of Data

Data is obtained directly from the user when they contact or use the website.

5. Data Transfers and Recipients

Data is not disclosed to third parties and is generally not transferred outside the EU/EEA. If an external service (such as a form handler or hosting provider) is used, processors and possible transfers will be described here and governed by appropriate agreements.

6. Cookies and Tracking

This website does not use cookies or third-party analytics or tracking services. If such services are implemented later, this policy will be updated and consent will be requested for non-essential cookies.

7. Rights of the Data Subject

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification and erasure
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in Finland: the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman)

Requests can be sent by email to helmi.lotjonen@gmail.com. Requests are processed within a reasonable time.

8. Data Security

Personal data is handled confidentially and protected by appropriate technical and organizational measures. The site is hosted on GitHub Pages and source code is stored on GitHub.

9. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated due to service improvements or changes in legislation. The latest version will always be available on this page.