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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13 May 2026

Welcome to OtsiBotti (www.otsibotti.fi), a website operated by

Tmi Yannick Schuurmans / OtsiBotti
Kauppalantie 13 B 18
00320 Helsinki
Finland

Business ID: 3367250-8
VAT Number: FI33672508

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Finnish law.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our site.

1. Data Controller

Tmi Yannick Schuurmans
Email: info@otsibotti.fi

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data:

When using our website:

  • Our content delivery network temporarily logs IP addresses and browser details to ensure the security, stability, and performance of our website.

When registering an account:

  • Name and email address (required to create and manage your account).

When purchasing premium access (OtsiBotti+):

  • Name, email, and address (as required by our payment provider).
    Payment details are not stored by us but handled securely by Holvi Payment Services Ltd (Holvi).

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity: To provide and manage your account and premium access.
  • Legal obligation: To comply with Finnish financial and tax regulations.
  • Legitimate interest: To ensure the security, stability, and performance of our website (e.g., processing temporary server logs).

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data strictly for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To create, maintain, and manage your user account.
  • Payment Processing: To facilitate one-off payments for OtsiBotti+ (handled securely by Holvi).
  • Communication: To send essential administrative messages regarding your account, security, or payments. We do not send marketing newsletters or spam.
  • Security and Functionality: To monitor server logs to ensure the website remains secure, stable, and functional.

We do not use your personal data for profiling or automated decision-making.

5. Data Storage, Security, and Third-Party Processors

Your personal data never leaves the European Union. The following third parties are involved in processing your data:

  • Hosting: Your data is stored on a server operated by Hetzner Online GmbH in Helsinki, Finland.
  • Content Delivery Network: We use Slovenian provider BunnyWay d.o.o. (Bunny.net) to cache and deliver content efficiently.
  • Payment Processing: Payments are handled securely by Finnish licensed payment institution Holvi Payment Services Ltd (Holvi).
  • Technical Cookie: One strictly necessary cookie is used to store login details for session management.

6. User-Generated Content and Community Guidelines

When you post comments, your account (user)name will be visible to the public.

We expect all users to stay kind and respectful in their interactions. We reserve the right to remove comments that violate this principle at our own discretion.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to outside parties. We only share your data in the following circumstances:

  • With our trusted Processors: As detailed in Section 5, strictly to operate our website and, if applicable, process your payments.
  • For Legal Reasons: If required to do so by Finnish or EU law, a court order, or a request from competent law enforcement authorities.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase your data (e.g., by requesting account deletion via info@otsibotti.fi).
  • Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances.
  • Data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority: If you believe your data processing violates the law, you can contact the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman in Finland (https://tietosuoja.fi/en/home).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@otsibotti.fi.

9. Data Retention

Your account and personal data are retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described above.

  • Account Data: Retained until you request account deletion.
  • Financial Data: Data related to payments and billing must be retained for at least six years following the end of the financial year to comply with the Finnish Accounting Act.
  • Content Delivery Network Logs: IP addresses and browser details are retained for up to 3 days for security purposes and to optimize cached content delivery.

10. Children's Privacy and Age Limits

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under this age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Furthermore, you must be at least 18 years old, or have the explicit permission of a legal guardian, to purchase our premium service (OtsiBotti+).

11. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding your data, contact info@otsibotti.fi.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this page.