Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to clarekoaccounting.fi (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information when you visit and use our website https://www.clarekoaccounting.fi.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

  • Data Processor: We process personal data on behalf of our customers as part of service delivery, such as payroll and accounting services. In this role, we only process personal data to fulfill contractual obligations.
  • Data Controller: We act as a data controller when processing personal data for our own benefit, such as developing new services, managing customer relationships, and marketing our services.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Data: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information that you provide when registering or filling out a form.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our site, such as your IP address, browser type, language preference, date and time of your requests, and pages you visit.
  • Third-Party Data: Information collected from external third parties, including publicly available sources.

4. Use of Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our services.
  • Communicate with you, including sending updates, news, and promotional materials.
  • Analyze website usage to enhance its functionality.
  • Develop new services and improve existing ones.
  • Ensure the security of our website and protect against fraud.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties except when necessary to provide our services, comply with the law, or protect our rights. In cases where third parties are involved, we ensure they adhere to the same privacy standards.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information.
  • Correction: Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information.
  • Restriction: Restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • Portability: Obtain and reuse your personal data across different services.

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

9. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Compliance with Data Protection Laws

We comply with all applicable privacy laws and regulations in Finland, including the following:

  • GDPR Compliance: Our privacy practices align with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements, including clear consent mechanisms, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and the appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) if necessary.
  • Data Transfer: If we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).
  • Data Breach Notifications: In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority (e.g., the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman in Finland) and affected individuals.
  • Children’s Privacy: If our services are directed at children, we implement additional safeguards to protect their personal data, including obtaining parental consent where necessary.

11. Updates and Revisions

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on our site. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at: