Effective date: 3.6.2025

1. Controller

Company name: The Internet Adventure Company Kizumi OY
Business ID: 3142586-1
Email: hello@skar.co

2. Purpose of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit our website or interact with us as a client, partner, or potential customer. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679, "GDPR").

3. What data we collect

We collect personal data in the following situations:

Website visitors

When you visit our website, we collect technical data such as:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent

• Cookies and similar tracking data

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistical information to improve our website performance and understand visitor behavior.

Clients and business contacts

When you contact us or engage our services, we may collect:

• Name

• Job title and company name

• Email address and phone number

• Billing and payment information (when applicable)

• Communications and meeting notes related to our collaboration

We only collect data that is necessary for providing our services, managing client relationships, or responding to inquiries.

4. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data based on:

• Performance of a contract (providing services to clients)

• Our legitimate interest (e.g. communication, client relationship management, website analytics, business development)

• Legal obligations (e.g. accounting, invoicing)

• Consent (where applicable, e.g. for newsletter subscriptions if added later)

5. How we use personal data

We use personal data to:

• Provide our UX consulting and design services

• Respond to inquiries and communication

• Manage client relationships and agreements

• Process invoices and payments

• Improve our website and services through analytics

• Fulfill legal obligations

We do not sell or share your personal data for any marketing purposes with third parties.

6. Use of cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to:

• Ensure basic functionality

• Analyze website usage via Google Analytics

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

7. Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Client data is stored as long as the client relationship is active, and for a reasonable period afterward for legal or business purposes (e.g. accounting).

• Website analytics data is typically retained for up to 6 months.

• Inquiries and email communications are retained as long as necessary to respond or as required by law.

8. Data sharing and processors

We may share personal data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business. These include:

• Cloud hosting and storage providers

• Accounting and invoicing services

• Google Analytics (for website analytics)

We ensure that all processors comply with applicable data protection laws.

9. International data transfers

Personal data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA if our service providers are located there (e.g. Google Analytics). We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Your rights under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access

• Right to rectification

• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

• Right to restrict processing

• Right to object to processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to withdraw consent (if processing is based on consent)

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at hello@skar.co.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman (www.tietosuoja.fi) if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.

11. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel who need it to perform their duties.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version is always available on our website.

13. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
hello@skar.co