1. Introduction
We, Netco Advisors Oy, are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal data we collect. This privacy policy outlines our practices concerning data collection, use, and sharing in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Finnish data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
Netco Advisors Oy
Kansakoulukatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Sini Lindholm is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
3. Personal Data We Collect
We collect data to provide better services to our users.
This data includes, but is not limited to:
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Contact information such as name, email address, and phone number.
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Professional information for business purposes.
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Any other information relevant to customer surveys or offers.
4. How We Collect Data
Personal data is collected:
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Directly from you or your employer when you provide it to us (e.g., by filling in forms, subscribing to services).
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Through automated technologies as you interact with our website (e.g., usage details, IP addresses).
5. Purpose of Data Processing
Your data is processed for purposes including:
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Providing our services effectively.
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Communicating with you.
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Complying with legal obligations.
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Improving our services and offerings.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal bases as per GDPR:
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Performance of a Contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR): For employee and freelancer management, customer relations, and supplier and partner management.
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Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): For marketing and communication activities.
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Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR): To comply with tax laws, employment laws, and other regulatory requirements.
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Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): For certain processing activities such as marketing, where we have conducted a legitimate interest assessment to ensure it does not override the rights and freedoms of data subjects."
Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and to comply with legal, regulatory, or internal policy requirements. Specific retention periods are:
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Employees and freelancers: Data is retained for the duration of employment and for 10 years thereafter, in accordance with Finnish accounting and tax laws.
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Customers: Data is retained for the duration of the customer relationship and for 7 years thereafter, in line with legal obligations.
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Suppliers and Partners: Data is retained for the duration of the business relationship and for 7 years thereafter, in compliance with legal requirements.
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Assessment Data: Data is retained for the duration of the relevant project or contract and for 2 years thereafter, unless otherwise required by law or explicit consent is withdrawn
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
We may share data with:
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Service providers who assist us in our operations.
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Legal authorities when required by law.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have rights including:
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Accessing your personal data.
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Requesting correction or deletion of your data.
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Objecting to or restricting processing of your data.
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Data portability.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided.
9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We commit to regularly reviewing and updating this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be notified through appropriate means, such as our website or direct communication.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at netco@netco.fi.