1. Data controller
Sami Siilin
https://www.samisiilin.fi
Email: sami@samisiilin.fi
Phone: +358 44 578 7523
2. What data we collect
We may collect the following personal data when you contact us through the website, by email or by phone:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message content
- Selected photography service and optional information about how you found me
- Any other information you provide when contacting us
The website may also collect technical information about its use, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Website usage analytics
3. How personal data is used
We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries
- Managing client relationships
- Providing photography services
- Improving the website’s operation and usability
- Marketing and communications
4. Legal basis for processing
Personal data is processed on the following basis:
- An enquiry from a client
- Taking steps to enter into a contract or performing a contract
- The controller’s legitimate interests, such as client communications and service development
5. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.
Data submitted through the contact form is generally retained for no longer than 12 months, unless a client relationship is established.
Data relating to a client relationship may be retained longer where required by accounting legislation or contractual obligations.
6. Disclosure of data
Data is not disclosed to third parties without a lawful basis.
Data may be processed by service providers that help operate the website or deliver services, such as hosting or analytics providers.
Data may be disclosed to authorities where required by law.
7. Cookies and Google measurement
Essential cookies support website functionality and remember your cookie choices. Google Analytics statistics cookies and Google Ads marketing cookies are optional. You can accept or reject them and change your choice using the cookie settings button.
Google Analytics measures website usage. Google Ads measures enquiries resulting from advertising. We use Google Consent Mode: without consent, limited measurement and consent signals may be sent to Google without analytics or advertising cookies. Accepting allows the selected cookies to be used.
Google may process service data outside the EU and EEA. See Google's Privacy Policy and Google's cookie information. The contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam.
Withdrawing consent applies to future processing. You can also remove previously stored cookies using your browser settings.
8. Data security
Personal data is protected by appropriate technical and organisational measures.
Access is limited to people who need the data to carry out their duties.
9. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Obtain information about the personal data being processed about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request transfer of your data to another controller
You can exercise your rights by contacting the data controller.
10. Right to lodge a complaint
If you believe your personal data has been processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
In Finland, the supervisory authority is:
Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman
https://tietosuoja.fi
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Cookie details
Cookie and measurement information updated on 25 September 2026. The remaining information is based on the policy dated 11 March 2026.