Privacy Policy and Cookies

In this privacy policy, we describe how Solar Finland Oy processes the personal data of its customers, including the types of personal data collected, the purposes for which the data is used, the parties to whom the data may be disclosed, and how individuals can influence the processing. The privacy statement also provides information about the obligations that Solar Finland Oy follows in the processing of personal data. Solar Finland Oy protects the privacy of registered individuals and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, as well as other applicable and up-to-date data protection legislation and good data processing practices.

1. Data Controller

Solar Finland Oy (on its own and on behalf of all Solar Finland Companies, hereinafter "Solar Finland" and/or "Solar Finland Companies"). As of the effective date of this privacy policy on January 1, 2020, Solar Finland Companies include Solar Finland Oy, Salo Automation Oy, Salo Energy Oy, Salo Solar Oy, and Salo Tech Oy.

SOLAR FINLAND

Salorankatu 5-7, 24240 Salo +358 2 737 5777 info@solarfinland.fi Business ID: 2765929-4

2. Person in Charge of Registry Matters

Pekka Rauhala

Solar Finland Oy

info@solarfinland.fi

3. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

Personal data is processed based on the registered customer relationship. Personal data is processed only for predefined purposes, including:

Managing customer relationships and providing products/services. In this case, the processing of personal data is based on the contract between you or the represented company and us.
Developing customer relationships. In this case, the processing of personal data is based on our legitimate interest in obtaining sufficient and appropriate information for the development of our services and the management of our business.
Informing about new products and offers. In this case, the processing of personal data is based on our legitimate interest in providing information as part of our service and marketing other services to you.

4. Content of the Registry

Name (first and last name)
Age
Gender
Billing and shipping address
Email address
Phone number
Customer purchase transactions (purchased product, timing, and other transaction-specific details)
Supplier delivery information (delivered material, timing, and other delivery-specific details)

5. Regular Data Sources

Customer data is regularly obtained from:

The customer themselves when the customer relationship is established
Purchase history
Communication with the customer during the customer relationship from public sources

6. Duration of Processing

Personal data is generally processed as long as the customer relationship is valid. Additionally, we may retain some personal data even after the termination of the customer relationship, as required or permitted by applicable law, for example, to comply with accounting, consumer protection, and product liability laws.

7. Regular Data Disclosures and Transfers

Solar Finland does not disclose the collected personal data and observes confidentiality regarding personal data unless required by legislation or necessary for the preparation, presentation, and defense of legal claims. Solar Finland does not transfer data outside Solar Finland Companies except to contractual partners providing specific services or support functions to Solar Finland, such as resellers and partners installing solar power systems. These parties are contractually obligated to process personal data securely and only for the purpose specified in the contract. Solar Finland does not generally disclose information to external parties. Data is not transferred outside the EU or EEA.

8. Registry Protection

Access to Solar Finland 's registers is limited to individuals who need the personal data in their work. User rights are granted based on Solar Finland 's specifications, which are based on the company 's processes. Databases and networks used for data storage are protected by organizational and technical measures. Registry monitoring and protection comply with applicable regulations in the EU.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies ("cookies") on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to collect and store useful information, improve the functionality of our website, and make it easier to use. We may also use cookies for statistical purposes, such as compiling statistics on website usage to understand user preferences and interests better and improve the user experience. The information collected through cookies and various tools is owned by Solar Finland data controllers, and only Solar Finland has access to them. Our partners act as data processors on behalf of and for Solar Finland, and they do not use the information for their purposes. We can only share information with third parties with the consent of marketing cookies. Third parties are responsible for using this information as independent data controllers according to their own privacy policies. We use the following cookies on our website:

We use the following cookies on our website:

Google Analytics: We analyze error situations, usage patterns, and traffic on our website using Google Analytics.

Deleting Cookie History and Refusing Cookies

You can prevent the setting of cookies, limit their use, or delete cookies in your browser settings. Restricting the use of cookies may affect the usability of the website. You can clear your cookie history in your browser settings, removing previously stored cookies. Deleting cookie history does not prevent the formation of new cookie data. Prevent targeted online advertising on the Your Online Choices website.

10. Changes to the Clause and Cookie Policy

Solar Finland reserves the right to change this clause and its cookie policy according to the latest guidelines. We will notify you of any changes on our website, where you can find the latest version of this Statement.

11. Rights of the Data Subject

Right to Access Personal Data

Everyone has the right to know whether Solar Finland processes their personal data and what this information is. Requests for information can be addressed to the contact person mentioned in section 2 above.

Correction, Deletion, and Right to Restrict Processing of Personal Data

If there are errors in personal data, individuals can request correction. We will correct the information as soon as possible upon notification of the error. Information can be corrected based on the individual's notification or if reliable information comes from another source. Individuals are obligated to promptly notify Solar Finland of any errors in their personal data.

Other Rights Related to the Processing of Personal Data

According to Section 30 of the Personal Data Act, data subjects have the right to prohibit the data controller from processing their data for direct marketing, distance selling, and other direct marketing, as well as market and opinion research, as well as for personal registers and genealogy.

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority

Everyone has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (Data Protection Authority, Ratapihantie 9, PO Box 800, 00521 Helsinki, or tietosuoja@com.fi) if Solar Finland, as the data controller, has not complied with data protection regulations in its operations.