Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how O-Skills.fi collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (username, email address, password)
• Profile information (name, profile picture, biographical information)
• Content you post or share on the platform
• Communication data when you contact us

You may also use parts of O-Skills.fi anonymously or by sharing only limited information. You are generally free to choose what information you provide to O-Skills.fi, although some features require certain account details to function.

We also automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

• Usage data and analytics
• Device information and IP address
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your registration and manage your account
• Communicate with you about our services
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• With trusted service providers that help us operate the service, such as hosting and backup providers, under appropriate data protection obligations
• Information entered into the service may also be disclosed to club and group administrators, for example in connection with registrations and volunteer surveys.
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Our primary application data is stored in Hetzner's data center in Tuusula, Finland.

Backups are stored in AWS data centers located in the EU/EEA area.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the 'Last updated' date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

O-Skills.fi
Email: oskillsfi@gmail.com