PRIVACY POLICY

Usva Energia Oy


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Introduction
This privacy policy explains how we collect and process personal data when providing services on our website www.usvaenergia.fi (including but not limited to the website www.usvaenergia.fi, all related forums, directories, databases, and services offered by www.usvaenergia.fi) (the “Service”).

We are committed to protecting the privacy of Service users in accordance with applicable laws.

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Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes: •
To register users for certain services on our website;
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To enable users to use specific services on our website;
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To market our services or those of selected third parties to users, with the user’s consent; •
To improve the user experience by collecting usage data using cookies and other analytics technologies;
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To manage our website.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We collect and process personal data to fulfill our contractual obligations and to comply with legal obligations. Additionally, we process personal data based on our legitimate interests to maintain and develop our business and services.

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Types of Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following personal data from Service users, as necessary for the purposes defined in this privacy policy:

a) Data You Provide to Usva Energia.fi •
Contact and registration details
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Demographic data such as age and gender
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Contract-related details, such as product or service descriptions, billing and payment information, customer feedback, and communications
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Recorded customer calls
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Profiling and interest data provided by the user
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Consents and permissions
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Other possible data provided by the user necessary for the purposes defined in this privacy policy

b) Data Collected from Public Registers

c) Data Observed from Service Usage
We use cookies and other analytics technologies to observe service usage. Cookies are small data storage files that a web browser places on the user’s computer. Every time the user’s browser requests the website’s server, a message is sent back to the user’s computer. This helps speed up the site and simplifies login, stores user usage data, and targets content to the user.

Through cookies and other analytics technologies, we collect the following types of information: •
Usage and browsing data of the Service, such as ads displayed and ad click data
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The page from which the user arrived at our site, device model, unique device and/or cookie ID, data collection channel, browser version, IP address, session ID, session time and duration, screen resolution, and operating system
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Location data, if the user has explicitly consented to share it •
Other data collected with the user’s consent

d) Derived Data from Service Usage
Derived data refers to information inferred through analytics from Service usage and/or data provided by the customer, such as the user’s potential interests or segmentation into certain user groups.

All collected data may be used to target the Service to users. We use cookies to track information placed on the user’s computer. Most browsers have a Help menu that explains how to prevent cookie acceptance, how the browser will notify the user of cookie reception, and how cookies can be closed. If cookies are disabled, the use of the site may be limited or blocked.

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Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. The retention period varies depending on the type of data. This means that we may retain your personal data even if your relationship with us has ended, but only as long as we have a valid reason for doing so.

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Data Transfers

For Providing Usvaenergia.fi Services
We only transfer personal data to third parties to the extent that they need access to the data to provide the Service, as defined in this privacy policy.

Third-Party Marketing and Advertising
We do not share personal or identifiable information with marketing or advertising parties. To target communication or marketing properly, we may share anonymized demographic data, interest information, or location-based targeting values with third parties.

Consent
If the user has given their consent, we may share user data with selected third parties to contact the user.

Scientific Research
We may disclose data for scientific or historical research, provided that the data is anonymized so that the individual cannot be identified from it.

Legal Reasons
Personal data may be disclosed to authorities in response to legal requirements or legal obligations. If we sell, buy, merge, or otherwise reorganize our business, personal data may be transferred to buyers and their advisors.

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International Data Transfers
Usvaenergia.fi aims to provide services and process personal data using operators and services located within the EU or EEA.

However, some of our subcontractors, distributors, and partners are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, personal data may be transferred across borders. These transfers may involve the disclosure of personal data to countries with data protection laws that

differ from those in Finland. Usvaenergia.fi ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data, for example, by entering into agreements with data processors using standard contractual clauses or other privacy law-compliant measures for international transfers.

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Data Protection
Usvaenergia.fi uses up-to-date practices to protect personal data. This includes physical, administrative, and technical measures to minimize the risk of loss and prevent misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification. Personal data is stored on secure servers, and only authorized individuals have access to the data stored on these servers. Usvaenergia.fi may also protect user personal data using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or similar encryption software. 8.
Third-Party Websites
This privacy policy only applies to our Services, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We recommend that users review the privacy policies of the websites they visit.

9.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may modify this privacy policy. The updated privacy policy will be available on the company’s website so that users are always informed about how their personal data is being processed.

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Your Rights

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Right to Access
You have the right to review the personal data we have stored about you. We will provide the information in the format required by law.
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Right to Rectify Data
You have the right to request correction of incorrect, incomplete, outdated, or unnecessary data. •
Right to Erasure
You can request the deletion of your personal data from our systems. We will carry out your request unless we have a legitimate reason not to delete the data. The data may not be immediately deleted from all backup or other systems.
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Right to Restrict Processing
You can request the restriction of processing specific personal data. A request to restrict processing may result in limited access to our website and services.
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Right to Object to Processing
You can also request restrictions on the processing of your personal data if your data is processed for purposes other than performing our service or fulfilling legal obligations. Objecting to the processing of personal data may limit your ability to use our website.
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Right to Withdraw Consent
If the processing of your data is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
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Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data from us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, so you can transmit the data to another data controller.

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Exercising Your Rights
You can exercise your rights by sending a letter or email containing your name, address, phone number, and a copy of a valid ID. If your request concerns personal data in cookies, you should attach a copy of the relevant cookie. We may ask for additional information to verify your identity. We may reject requests that are repetitive, excessive, or unjustified.  

If you believe the processing of your personal data is not in compliance with applicable laws, you may file a complaint with the local data protection authority.

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Who is the Data Controller and How to Contact Us?

You can contact the data controller regarding privacy matters: Usva Energia Oy

Email: info@usvaenergia.fi