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Privacy Policy

www. rikutapanii.com
Last updated: January 17, 2026

1. Data Controller

Riku Hämäläinen
Content Creator
Email: rikutapanii.com
Phone: +358 (0) 45 313 3435
Address: Pirkkala, Finland

2. Register Name and Purpose

Website User and Contact Information Register

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring website functionality and improving user experience

  • Processing and responding to messages submitted through the contact form

  • Analyzing website usage statistics (anonymized data)

  • Using social media integrations

3. Legal Basis

The legal bases for processing personal data are:

  • GDPR 6(1)(a): Consent (contact form, analytics)

  • GDPR 6(1)(f): Legitimate interest (website operation and security)

  • GDPR 6(1)(b): Contract (processing contact requests)

4. Data Processed

Automatically Collected Data:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information (browser, operating system, screen size)

  • Visitor location (city/country, not precise location)

  • Referral source and internal page links

  • Session cookie (for Squarespace session management)

Data Collected from Contact Form:

  • Name (required)

  • Email (required)

  • Message or request content (optional)

Through Social Media:

  • Social media icons and links (no data collected)

5. Data Sources

  • From users: Through the contact form

  • Automatically: From Squarespace analytics and cookies

6. Data Recipients and Disclosures

Squarespace, Inc.
Website hosting service. Processes data to ensure website operation. Squarespace is located in the USA; data is transferred under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).

Squarespace Analytics
Anonymized analytics data is collected from website usage. Data cannot be linked to an individual.

Social Media Platforms
Social media buttons may transfer data (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) if you click them. These services are third-party data controllers.

No regular disclosures to other third parties without consent.

7. Data Retention Period

  • Contact form data: 2 years or until the request is processed

  • Analytics data (Squarespace): 26 months (Squarespace default)

  • Session cookie: Upon session end (typically 30 days)

Data is deleted automatically after the retention period expires.

8. Data Security

  • All transfers use HTTPS encryption (encrypted handshake)

  • Squarespace server security (certified data centers)

  • Restricted access (Riku Hämäläinen only)

  • No transfers outside the EU without agreements (Squarespace SCC)

9. Cookies

Rikutapanii.com uses essential and analytics cookies:

Squarespace session cookie - Session management - Yes
Squarespace analytics - Website usage statistics (anonym.) - No

Users can disable non-essential cookies in Squarespace's cookie settings or browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they enable website functionality.

10. Data Subject Rights

You have the following rights:

Right to Access
Right to request a copy of the personal data we process about you.

Right to Rectification and Erasure
Right to correct incorrect data or request deletion ("right to be forgotten").

Right to Restrict Processing
Right to request that data not be processed under certain conditions.

Right to Object
Right to object to analytics or marketing use. (We do not use marketing.)

Right to Data Portability
Right to receive your data in a structured format and transfer it to another service.

Right to Lodge a Complaint
Right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority at tietosuoja.fi if you believe your personal data is processed unlawfully.

Submitting Requests:
Contact us by email: rikutapanii@outlook.com
We will respond within 30 days.

11. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We update this privacy policy as needed. Changes will be announced on the website.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about our privacy practices:

Riku Hämäläinen
rikutapanii.com
www.rikutapanii.com

Data Protection Authority:
www.tietosuoja.fi