Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. Data Collection via Contact Form

When you submit an editorial query via our secure contact form, we collect your Full Name, Email Address, Selected Topic, and Message text. This info is processed solely to respond to your request. We do not use this data for marketing lists or share it with third parties.

2. Purpose Limitation

Any data gathered through contact options is only retained long enough to address your specific inquiry. We do not run automated user profiling, nor do we sell user parameters to external advertising brokers.

3. Data Security

We enforce reliable encryption protocols (HTTPS/SSL) across the entire platform. This ensures that any contact submissions are securely transmitted, preventing unauthorized access or data leaks.

4. Cookie & LocalStorage Tracking

We store simple cookie choices in your browser’s LocalStorage to remember your preferences (e.g., dismissing the cookie banner). No cross-site advertisement scripts, tracking pixels, or intrusive analytics suites are loaded.

5. Your Rights

Under general data protection practices, you have the right to request a copy of the contact submissions you have sent, ask for its immediate deletion, or restrict processing. Contact our Helsinki editorial desk using the styled form if you have privacy concerns.