Last updated: 4 December 2025

Introduction

Finnish Space Law Association/Avaruusoikeuden verkosto ry respects your privacy and uses cookies responsibly. You can change your cookie settings at any time. This policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Finnish Data Protection Act, and the ePrivacy Directive. 

By using our website, you agree to the processing of your personal data in accordance with this policy.

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Website analytics data (e.g., Google Analytics, user behaviour data)

Technical information (browser type, IP address, device details)

Cookie and consent data

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

How We Use the Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

To improve website usability, performance, and security

To respond to messages and contact requests

To analyse traffic and optimise marketing

To maintain and develop our services

Data is processed based on legitimate interests, your consent or contractual necessity.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).

Marketing Cookies: Used to personalise advertising and measure marketing effectiveness. Non-essential cookies are only activated with your consent. You can manage your cookie settings at any time.

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics (Privacy Policy)

Social media embeds (LinkedIn)

These services may process personal data according to their own privacy policies.

Data Storage and Security

We store data only as long as necessary to provide our services.

Technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal data.

Data is stored primarily within the EU/EEA. If data is transferred outside the EU, appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are applied.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access – You may request a copy of your stored personal data.

Right to rectification – You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to erasure – You may request deletion of your data in specific situations.

Right to restrict processing – You may request limitations on how your data is processed.

Right to withdraw consent – You may withdraw consent at any time.

Right to object – You may object to data processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing.

Right to lodge a complaint – You may file a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman.

Changes to This Policy

FSLA may update this policy from time to time. The latest update date is displayed at the top of this page.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about privacy or data protection, please contact us:

📩 suomenavaruusoikeudenyhdistys@gmail.com