Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 20, 2025


This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected on the website www.suomi-fishing.com, owned by Suomi-Holiday Oy, a company registered in Finland (Business ID: 2297066-5), in accordance with Finnish law and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).


1. Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to provide tourism-related services and ensure effective communication. Specifically:

When you submit a request or booking:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Group size
  • Preferred travel dates

If visa support or a fishing license is required:

  • Name and date of birth
  • Passport or ID number

When visiting our website (via Google Analytics):

  • IP address
  • Device and browser type
  • Time spent on the site
  • Behavioral data (click paths, depth of navigation)

When subscribing to our newsletter:

  • Email address

Note: We do not collect or process sensitive personal data (e.g., religious beliefs, medical information).

2. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data is processed solely for the following purposes:

  • Handling and fulfilling your booking requests
  • Communicating with you using provided contact details
  • Sharing relevant information with accommodation providers after booking confirmation
  • Arranging additional services (visas, licenses)
  • Sending newsletters and special offers (only with your consent)
  • Analyzing user behavior to improve website functionality and content

We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Your data is processed on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – when you submit a request, sign up for the newsletter, or provide optional information
  • Contract performance – for booking and delivering tourism services
  • Legal obligations – e.g., accounting and tax regulations
  • Legitimate interest – e.g., improving user experience, fraud prevention

4. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We share data only when necessary to provide services:

  • With accommodation providers – only after booking is confirmed
  • With authorities – when legally required (e.g., tax authorities)

Important: We do not store or process your card payment data. Payments are made via secure SSL protocol.

5. Payments and Data Security

Online payments are processed through Nets Denmark A/S, Finnish Branch (Business ID: 2858201-4). After confirming a reservation, you are redirected to a secure payment page.

We do not receive, store, or process your credit card details. All payment data is entered directly into the provider’s secure system and protected using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption.

Suomi-Holiday Oy receives only payment confirmation necessary to finalize your booking.

6. Data Retention

Contact data is stored in a secure booking system and on protected email servers.

Accounting records containing personal data are retained for at least 6 years in compliance with Finnish law.

You may request deletion or correction of your data at any time..

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to:

  • Store user preferences
  • Analyze visitor behavior (Google Analytics)
  • Improve website functionality and service quality

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. More on Google Analytics’ policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

8. Your Rights (under GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Receive your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent at any time

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

9. Data Protection Measures

We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or destruction
  • Alteration or disclosure

All our servers and systems are password-protected and comply with EU data security standards.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Suomi-Holiday Oy
Phone: +358 45 855 70 55
Email: info@suomi-fishing.com