Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 29 March 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Finnishtogo / Beyond Finland GmbH (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects the personal data of users (“you”, “your”) who visit and use our websites, www.finnishtogo.com and https://learn.finnishtogo.com (together referred to as the “Websites”) and any associated services (“Services”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and other applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to:
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for residents of California, USA
UK GDPR for residents of the United Kingdom
Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP)
Other relevant privacy laws in the countries where we operate
Data Controller Contact Information
Finnishtogo / Beyond Finland GmbH
Hohenstaufenstr. 3, 23564 Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Email: info@finnishtogo.com
Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Name, email address, username
- Country, city, street address, ZIP/postal code (if provided)
- Purchase history and transaction details
- Your interactions with our Websites and email campaigns
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device type)
We collect this data when you:
- Register on our Websites
- Purchase a product or service
- Subscribe to our email list or download a freebie
- Contact us for support
- Interact with our marketing emails or content
Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR)
- Performance of a contract (Art. 6.1.b GDPR)
- Legal obligation (Art. 6.1.c GDPR)
- Our legitimate interests (Art. 6.1.f GDPR), such as improving our services, ensuring security, and marketing relevant products
- Purpose of Processing
We use your data to:
- Provide and operate our online courses and services
- Process payments and deliver digital products
- Communicate service-related updates
- Send you marketing emails (you can unsubscribe anytime)
- Improve our products and user experience
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
Email Communication & Marketing
By signing up for our freebie, newsletter, or purchasing a product, you consent to receiving emails related to:
- Service updates
- Product offers
- Tips and resources for Finnish learning
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email. Service-related emails (e.g., purchase confirmations) are not subject to unsubscription.
- Third-Party Processors
We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers, including:
- ActiveCampaign (email marketing)
- Podia (online course platform)
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
These providers are contractually required to protect your data and comply with GDPR or applicable laws. A full list of processors is available upon request.
Data Transfers Outside the EEA
Some third-party providers may store or process your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Transfers to countries with an adequacy decision by the EU Commission
- Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
- Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Typically, we retain user data for 2 years after last activity unless you request deletion earlier.
- Your Rights Under Applicable Data Protection Laws
Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: Request access to your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
- Object to Processing: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
Residents of California also have rights under the CCPA, including the right to request information about how your data is collected and shared.
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@finnishtogo.com.
- Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or on our Websites. Your continued use of the Services after such updates constitutes your agreement to the revised policy.
- Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Finnishtogo / Beyond Finland GmbH
Hohenstaufenstr. 3, 23564 Lübeck, Germany
Email: info@finnishtogo.com
