Privacy Policy

At Louhento Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you interact with our website, communications, activities or other platforms connected to the foundation’s work. By using our website or contacting the foundation, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. The website address for Louhento Foundation is louhentosaatio.fi.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal data from you when you interact with our website or communications. The types of personal information we may collect include:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, etc.

Usage Data: Information on how you access and use our website, such as IP addresses, browser type, and general website usage information.

Donations or Support: Information provided when making donations, including payment details (processed securely via third-party services).

Communications: Any other information you provide when contacting us, submitting inquiries, or subscribing to newsletters.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for several purposes, including:

  • To manage and support the foundation’s activities and communications.
  • To process donations and other transactions.
  • To send newsletters, updates, or information related to the foundation’s work (with your consent).
  • To respond to inquiries or requests.
  • To improve our website and activities through analysis of usage data.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, including using encryption and secure storage practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers to help operate our website, process donations, or assist with other necessary functions. These third parties are required to keep your information confidential and secure.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that help us recognize you and improve our services. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of some website features.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.

  • Object to the processing of your data or withdraw consent at any time.

  • Request that we limit how we use your data.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page together with the updated revision date. Please review this policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Louhento Foundation
info@louhento.fi

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 01.01.2025.
This Privacy Policy was updated on 25.5.2026.

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