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Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2026
Introduction
This policy explains how personal data is processed in connection with this website, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Finnish Data Protection Act (1050/2018).
Data controller
Lapuan Maamiesseura ry (LAPUAN MAAMIESSEURA R.Y.), Lapua, Finland. Registration reference: PRO 26072838. The controller's postal address will be added here once confirmed.
Contact information
Questions about this policy can be directed to the association by telephone at +358 50 512 1134, or through the contact page.
Personal data collected
If you fill in a form on this website, the data you enter may include your name, email address, telephone number (optional), municipality, area of interest, and the content of your message. The website also stores your cookie preference in your own browser.
Purposes of processing
To respond to inquiries, to handle membership questions and to keep the website functioning.
Legal bases
Your consent and the association's legitimate interest in responding to inquiries addressed to it (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) and (f)). Membership-related processing may also be based on steps taken at your request prior to joining (Art. 6(1)(b)).
Contact form data
At present the forms check your entries in your browser but do not transmit them to the association. This section will be updated if online sending is enabled.
Membership-related data
If you become a member, the association maintains a membership register as required by the Finnish Associations Act.
Website analytics
This website does not currently use analytics tools.
Cookies and similar technologies
Only a locally stored record of your cookie choice is used. See the Cookie Policy for details.
Data retention
Inquiry data is kept only as long as needed to respond and handle the matter, after which it is deleted unless retention is required by law.
Data sharing and processors
Personal data is not sold or shared for marketing. The website hosting provider processes technical data necessary to deliver the site.
International data transfers
If a service provider processes data outside the EU/EEA, transfers are made using safeguards permitted by the GDPR, such as the European Commission's standard contractual clauses.
Data security
The website is served over an encrypted HTTPS connection. Access to any personal data held by the association is limited to those who need it.
Your rights
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure, where applicable
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object
- Right to data portability, where applicable
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint
You may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman (Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto), tietosuoja.fi.
Changes to this policy
This policy will be updated when the website's data processing changes. The date at the top shows the latest revision.
